Director of Engineering: Lead Scalable Quantum & AI Tech

Quantum Computing Inc.; Hoboken (NJ); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) in Hoboken, NJ seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the engineering organization and deliver high-quality, scalable technology aligned with strategic goals.

You will balance technical depth with leadership excellence, nurturing a culture of ownership and continuous improvement. In this role you will guide architecture decisions, oversee delivery, and collaborate with product, manufacturing, and leadership to prioritize initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 10+ years of engineering experience, including 3–5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Proven experience leading distributed, high-performing engineering teams.
• Strong understanding of systems architecture, software engineering, and development operations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
• Experience in fast-paced, scaling environments (startups, tech-focused enterprises).

Responsibilities

• Define and drive the engineering roadmap in alignment with company goals.
• Provide technical guidance, mentorship, and career development to engineering managers and engineers.
• Collaborate with executive leadership, product, and operations to define priorities and scope.
• Oversee project execution, ensuring delivery timelines, budget, and quality standards are met.
• Establish and enforce engineering best practices, coding standards, and quality assurance processes.
• Drive continuous improvement in development processes, tools, and systems.
• Build and retain a world-class engineering team by recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent.
• Promote ownership, innovation, and accountability across the team.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and set growth objectives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive product experiences.

Skills

Leadership

Systems architecture

Software engineering

DevOps / CI/CD

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering/Computer Science

Job description

Quantum Computing Inc. (QCi) in Hoboken, NJ seeks a Director of Engineering to lead the engineering organization and deliver high-quality, scalable technology aligned with strategic goals.

You will balance technical depth with leadership excellence, nurturing a culture of ownership and continuous improvement. In this role you will guide architecture decisions, oversee delivery, and collaborate with product, manufacturing, and leadership to prioritize initiatives.