Quantum Applications Software Manager: Lead Tools & Simulators

Academic Key; Daresbury; Remote; GBP 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

PsiQuantum is seeking a Quantum Applications Software Manager to lead a small, high-impact team building tools and infrastructure for real-world quantum applications. You will combine leadership with hands-on software development to deliver simulators, resource estimators, and compilation workflows, collaborating with algorithm researchers and platform teams.

This on-site role at PsiQuantum in Daresbury focuses on building scalable software and driving execution in a rapidly evolving quantum

Responsibilities

• Lead and Develop a High-Performing Team
• Manage, mentor, and support a team of quantum applications software developers.
• Provide clear direction, set priorities, and ensure alignment with team goals.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and execution-focused team culture.
• Drive Execution and Delivery
• Translate team objectives into actionable plans and deliverables.
• Own day‑to‑day execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Identify risks and remove blockers to maintain team momentum.
• Contribute Technically
• Remain hands‑on in the design, development, and deployment of quantum applications software.
• Guide technical decisions and support the team in solving complex engineering challenges.
• Promote strong software engineering practices, including testing, code quality, and maintainability.
• Build Quantum Applications Tooling
• Oversee development of core tools such as quantum simulators, resource estimation frameworks, circuit compilation pipelines, and domain‑specific application integrations.
• Support the development of scalable and reliable simulation and compute infrastructure.
• Collaborate Across Teams
• Partner closely with quantum applications architects, algorithm researchers, and other engineering teams to implement software solutions for real-world use cases.
• Contribute to cross‑functional efforts that connect algorithms, software, and hardware.
• Enable Qua

Job description

PsiQuantum is seeking a Quantum Applications Software Manager to lead a small, high-impact team building tools and infrastructure for real-world quantum applications. You will combine leadership with hands-on software development to deliver simulators, resource estimators, and compilation workflows, collaborating with algorithm researchers and platform teams.

This on-site role at PsiQuantum in Daresbury focuses on building scalable software and driving execution in a rapidly evolving quantum