Senior/Staff Software Engineer (C++)

Ever wondered what it would be like to truly revolutionize an industry, tackling problems that have stumped engineers for decades? At Quilter, we're doing exactly that. We're building the future of automated printed circuit board (PCB) design, transforming a laborious, time consuming process into something seamless and efficient. Imagine your C++ expertise shaping the very tools that empower electrical engineers worldwide, allowing them to innovate faster and achieve more. If you're a Senior or Staff level C++ Engineer passionate about high performance computing, intricate algorithms, and making a real impact, then you might just be the person we're looking for to join our trailblazing team.

Overview

Quilter is on a mission to empower electrical engineers by automating the complex and often tedious task of designing printed circuit boards (PCBs). This isn't just about incremental improvements; we're inventing and leveraging groundbreaking techniques to solve a problem that impacts hundreds of billions of dollars annually. Our diverse, small team brings together expertise in electrical engineering, electromagnetic simulation, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and high performance computing. With $25 million in Series B funding from top tier investors, we are moving quickly towards our ambitious goals. We believe in focusing on our mission, building great things that genuinely help people, demonstrating grit, pursuing excellence, and never stopping the learning process.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior/Staff C++ Engineer at Quilter, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and deploying cutting edge solutions for automated PCB design. Your day to day will involve:

Architecting and implementing high performance C++ algorithms and data structures to solve complex challenges in computational geometry, optimization, and high performance computing.
Contributing to the design and evolution of scalable software systems that form the backbone of our automation platform.
Collaborating closely with a team of experts across electrical engineering, ML/AI, and HPC to translate novel research into robust production code.
Identifying and addressing performance bottlenecks, ensuring our solutions are not only accurate but also incredibly fast.
Mentoring junior engineers and contributing to a culture of technical excellence and continuous improvement.
Driving best practices in software development, including code quality, testing, and system reliability.

Requirements

We are seeking highly skilled and experienced engineers who are ready to make a significant impact. To thrive in this role, you should have:

Extensive professional experience as a Senior or Staff level Software Engineer, with a strong emphasis on C++.
A deep understanding of computational geometry, optimization algorithms, or high performance computing principles.
Proven ability to design and implement complex data structures and algorithms efficiently.
Experience with parallel computing, multi threading, or distributed systems is a significant plus.
A strong grasp of software engineering fundamentals, including design patterns, testing methodologies, and debugging techniques.
Excellent problem solving skills and the ability to tackle challenging, open ended technical problems.
Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit, ready to work with a diverse team.
A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.

What You'll Gain

Joining Quilter means becoming part of a team that's genuinely changing the world of electrical engineering. Here's what you can expect:

The opportunity to work on truly novel, unsolved problems at the intersection of various cutting edge fields.
A dynamic, intellectually stimulating environment surrounded by experts in their respective domains.
Significant impact on the product and the company's trajectory, seeing your work directly benefit engineers globally.
A commitment to continuous learning and professional growth, with opportunities to expand your skills.
A supportive and collaborative culture focused on innovation and excellence.
This is a fully remote, worldwide opportunity, offering you the flexibility to work from wherever you are most productive.