Software Engineer

About Qunnect: Qunnect is a dynamic, venture-backed startup based in the heart of Brooklyn, NY. We build and deploy first-in-class hardware that transforms existing telecommunication fiber infrastructure into quantum-secure networks for defense, intelligence, financial services, and critical infrastructure customers. Job Description: As a Software Engineer at Qunnect, you'll play a crucial role in developing software solutions that enable the operation and optimization of quantum networking systems. You'll collaborate closely with our team of physicists and hardware engineers to develop early-stage products into industry-grade quantum networking devices, integrating them into our software control plane. You will help build, operate, and monitor reliable, metropolitan-scale quantum networks on fiber testbeds worldwide—including our own in New York City—and support deployment of our networking suite at customer and partner facilities. This is a full-time, on-site, mid-level role in a fast-paced and multidisciplinary R&D setting. Key Responsibilities: Design and develop production-quality software for managing and monitoring quantum networking systems and devices.Build and operate distributed systems that coordinate networked devices across multiple sites, including telemetry pipelines, event-driven messaging, and state synchronization.Maintain and evolve internal tooling, CI/CD pipelines, and test infrastructure to support high-quality, maintainable software.Deploy, maintain, and support software systems used by internal teams and external customers operating these devices.Collaborate closely with physicists, hardware engineers, and manufacturing teams on R&D across multiple product lifecycles.Help improve system reliability, observability, and performance across our software stack. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a related field.3+ years of full stack software engineering experience.Strong proficiency in Python and modern web technologies (JS/React).Experience in building features end to end: iterate on the specs, define the data model, design and implement the backend APIs, build the frontend components.Understanding of DevOps best practices and CI/CD pipelines.Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.Familiarity with Linux development environments, Git, and modern software development workflows.Proficiency in leveraging modern digital tools to streamline workflows. Preferred Qualifications: Experience building user-facing web applications with authentication, authorization, and role-based access control.Experience with data analysis for evaluating system performance, experimental results, or operational metrics.Familiarity with networking protocols, networked applications, and cybersecurity best practices.Experience with containerization (Docker, Kubernetes, or similar).Experience applying machine learning techniques to operational data, time-series forecasting, or anomaly detection. Job Type: Full-time Compensation: $130k - $175k per year Benefits: 401(k) with company matchingHealth insuranceVision & Dental InsurancePaid Time OffFlexible Work from HomeSupplemental compensation types: Bonus payStock Options At Qunnect, we offer a stimulating and collaborative work environment, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to be at the forefront of networking innovation. Join our team and contribute to shaping the future of the industry. — Must be legally able to work in the United States. We are not able to support work authorization sponsorship for this role. Qunnect is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.