Quantum Applications Software Manager — Lead Scalable Tools

PsiQuantum; Australia; On-site; AUD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum in Australia is hiring a Quantum Applications Software Manager to lead a small, high-impact team building tools and infrastructure for quantum applications, including simulators, resource estimators, and compilation workflows.

The role blends hands-on software engineering with leadership, collaborating with quantum algorithm developers and architects to deliver scalable, high-quality software and ensure on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Experience in quantum computing, quantum algorithms, or quantum circuit compilation.
• 5+ years of professional software engineering experience, including production-quality systems (Python, C++, or similar).
• Experience leading projects and/or mentoring engineers; prior people management experience is a plus.
• Experience with distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, or API-driven architectures.
• Familiarity with fault-tolerant quantum computing and resource estimation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of quantum applications software developers.
• Translate team objectives into actionable plans and deliverables.
• Remain hands-on in the design, development, and deployment of quantum applications software.
• Oversee development of core tooling such as simulators, resource estimators, and circuit compilation pipelines.
• Promote strong software engineering practices, including testing, code quality, and maintainability.

Skills

Python

C++

Distributed systems

Cloud infrastructure

Leadership

Education

MSc or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field

Job description

PsiQuantum in Australia is hiring a Quantum Applications Software Manager to lead a small, high-impact team building tools and infrastructure for quantum applications, including simulators, resource estimators, and compilation workflows.

The role blends hands-on software engineering with leadership, collaborating with quantum algorithm developers and architects to deliver scalable, high-quality software and ensure on-time delivery.