Head of Quantum Platform Architecture

Quantinuum; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 157,000 - 196,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedule

Equity

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Generous vacation

Sick time

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Quantinuum seeks a Chief Platform Architect to lead the design of the Quantum Software Developer Platform across CO, MN, or UK locations. You will act as the technical authority, shaping access portals, hybrid orchestration, tooling, documentation, and security.

You will mentor senior engineers, set coding standards, define the technical roadmap, and translate business goals into robust, production-ready systems.

Qualifications

• 15-20 years in software engineering, with at least 3-5+ years in a senior architect or lead role, specifically within developer platforms.

Responsibilities

• Own the design and specifications of a high-performance developer platform.
• Refine quantum computer access API and web portal architecture for performance, scalability and multi-region operation
• Transform web portal into an application development and delivery framework by leveraging cloud-based hybrid workflow engine and reusable quantum/classical application components
• Define standard interfaces for hosting application components and building applications by both internal and external developers
• Ensure the security and reliability of the platform as it scales up
• Deliver customizable cloud-based hybrid applications to end users
• Work across the business to help define and maintain the technology roadmap, translating business goals into technical requirements and evaluating new technologies.
• Foster a culture of excellence by establishing best coding practices, performing architectural reviews, and mentoring senior software engineers.

Skills

Cloud platforms

CI/CD pipeline design

Observability tools

Leadership without authority

Excellent communication skills

Developer platforms experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field

Master’s or PhD preferred

Tools

Backstage

Job description

Quantinuum seeks a Chief Platform Architect to lead the design of the Quantum Software Developer Platform across CO, MN, or UK locations. You will act as the technical authority, shaping access portals, hybrid orchestration, tooling, documentation, and security.

You will mentor senior engineers, set coding standards, define the technical roadmap, and translate business goals into robust, production-ready systems.