[Remote] Staff Software Engineer, Databases

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. PsiQuantum is focused on building the first useful quantum computers. The Staff Software Engineer, Databases will be responsible for designing and implementing algorithms and software for scalable, distributed, fault-tolerant control systems for quantum computers.ResponsibilitiesData systems design and implementationParticipate in design and code reviewsCollaborate across software, hardware, and research teams at PsiQuantumTesting and maintenance of database softwareChampion and serve as an exemplar of good software development practices at PsiQuantumSkills15+ years experience with Python or C++ in a system software contextDesign and implementation of large scale distributed storage systems, emphasis on graph databasesProven track record of developing and shipping reliable, performant software in a high scale or mission critical contextBachelors degree in a technical discipline preferred, or equivalent experienceExperience in graph database systems such as Nebula, neo4j, GravlaxExperience in high performance computing and data designExperience in computer architectureExperience in high performance networkingExperience with highly scalable distributed systems in a reliability and up-time critical environmentPhD in a related technical discipline is a plus but not requiredBenefitsFull time roles are eligible for equity and benefits.Company OverviewPsiQuantum focuses on developing a scalable quantum computer using photonic qubits. It was founded in 2016, and is headquartered in Palo Alto, California, USA, with a workforce of 501-1000 employees. Its website is https://www.psiquantum.com.Company H1B SponsorshipPsiQuantum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 2 in 2026, 12 in 2025, 10 in 2024, 4 in 2023, 7 in 2022, 15 in 2021, 5 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role.