Toshiba Europe Ltd
(Senior) Software Engineer
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Toshiba Europe Limited
Toshiba Europe Limited has pioneered the development of quantum communication systems and networks over the past decade, setting new standards for cryptography and data security. We are currently seeking a Software Engineer (or Senior Software Engineer, depending on experience) to join the growing team developing our products within Toshiba’s new Quantum Technology Centre, based in Cambridge, UK.
The successful candidate will play a leading role in the design, implementation and maintenance of the software stack for our new quantum communication products. In this role, you will develop command and control software for our hardware (Linux environment), as well as building the networking stack and orchestration tooling for next-generation quantum networks.
You will join a dynamic organisation, working within a diverse team of engineers, with the ability to make a significant impact and playing a major role in the development of next-generation secure communication and networking products.
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Responsibilities
- Architect, build and maintain command and control software to orchestrate hardware and implement quantum communication protocols
- Design, develop and maintain user-facing interfaces (e.g. REST APIs, CLI, GUI, SNMP etc)
- Build new quantum networking software for orchestration and monitoring of complex deployed network topologies
- Work closely within a multifunctional development team to test and debug systems
- Write technical design and test documentation
- Guide product development and overall systems architectures based on software engineering expertise, including participation in code reviews and mentoring other staff
Essential
- Excellent knowledge of Python and software engineering in a Linux environment
- Strong familiarity with cloud native software development practices containerisation, CI/CD, API development, DevOps, observability etc.
- Detailed knowledge of networking and hardware interfacing
- Excellent programming and problem-solving skills, including the ability to independently debug issues
- Familiarity with software development practices from project conception through to test and maintenance, including best practices such as Git, unit testing, code quality automation, etc.
- Motivation to work in a multidisciplinary product team, demonstrating excellent communication skills and time management to successfully drive projects
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Desirable
- Knowledge of multiple programming languages (e.g. TypeScript, Rust, Bash, etc.)
- Experience in cyber-security, cryptography (including post-quantum cryptography, PQC) and/or systems hardening
- Software engineering experience in the communications industry or familiarity with Software Defined Networking (SDN)
- Enthusiasm to learn new skills and pursue new knowledge, with a self-starter team-player mindset
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