Director, Global Quantum System Deployment

Entangled Future; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Rigetti Computing is seeking a Director of Quantum System Deployment & Field Engineering to lead the global deployment, integration, commissioning, and lifecycle support of on-premise quantum computing systems. You will build and lead the Field Engineering organization to ensure successful delivery from factory acceptance through customer installation and handoff.

Working across Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Quantum Engineering, Software, and Program Management, you will set standards,

Qualifications

• 10+ years deploying, integrating, or supporting complex hardware systems.
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• Strong systems engineering across mechanical, electrical, software, networking and controls.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and scale Rigetti's global Field Engineering organization.
• Own end-to-end deployment of on-premise quantum systems from site readiness to handoff.
• Lead deployment of complex systems including superconducting processors, cryogenics, RF/microwave hardware.
• Serve as senior technical escalation point during deployments and field ops.
• Establish deployment processes, standards, training, and metrics.
• Partner across functions to improve deployment readiness, reliability, and customer experience.

Skills

People management

Systems engineering

Project leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Physics/Engineering or related field

PhD preferred

Tools

Cryogenic systems

RF/microwave systems

Semiconductor equipment

Scientific instrumentation

Job description

Director, Global Quantum System Deployment at Rigetti Computing, Berkeley, CA or Fremont, CA. A director-level full time position in the Hardware Engineering team, listed under business operations.

About the Role

Rigetti Computing is seeking a Director of Quantum System Deployment & Field Engineering to lead the global deployment, integration, commissioning, and lifecycle support of our on-premise quantum computing systems.

In this role, you will build and lead Rigetti's Field Engineering organization, ensuring the successful delivery of complete quantum systems - from factory acceptance through customer installation, commissioning, acceptance, and operational handoff. You will develop the people, processes, and operational standards required to scale commercial deployments worldwide.

Working across Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Quantum Engineering, Software, and Program Management, you will ensure every deployed system meets Rigetti's standards for performance, reliability, and customer success.

As engineering leaders, we value diversity and are committed to building a culture of inclusion to attract and engage innovative thinkers. Our technology, meant to serve all of humanity, cannot succeed if those who built it do not mirror the diversity of the communities we serve. Applications from women, minorities, and other under-represented groups are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Build, lead, and scale Rigetti's global Field Engineering organization.
• Own the end-to-end deployment of on-premise quantum computing systems, including site readiness, installation, system integration, commissioning, customer acceptance, and operational handoff.
• Lead deployment of complex systems, including superconducting quantum processors, dilution refrigerators, RF/microwave hardware, control electronics, networking, and supporting infrastructure.
• Serve as the senior technical escalation point during customer deployments and field operations.
• Establish deployment processes, field engineering standards, training, documentation, and operational metrics.
• Partner cross-functionally with Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Software, Program Management, and Customer Success to improve deployment readiness, reliability, and customer experience.
• Drive continuous improvements in deployment efficiency, serviceability, and lifecycle support.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related technical field (Ph.D. preferred).
• 10+ years of experience deploying, integrating, or supporting complex hardware systems.
• 3+ years of people management experience.
• Strong systems engineering background integrating mechanical, electrical, software, networking, and controls systems.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
• Quantum computing
• Cryogenic systems
• RF/microwave systems
• Semiconductor equipment
• Scientific instrumentation

Nice to Have

• Experience with superconducting quantum computing or dilution refrigerator systems.
• Experience supporting enterprise, government, or national laboratory customers.
• Experience building and scaling field engineering organizations.
• Familiarity with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and product lifecycle support.