Lead Quantum Hardware Performance Engineer

Rigetti; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Rigetti Computing is seeking a Lead Quantum Engineer for the Systems Performance team to shape the technical roadmap and own critical hardware initiatives. You will lead a cross-functional group, design experiments, and drive performance and scalability of superconducting qubit systems, with a high ownership mentality and strong communication.

Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field, hands-on cryogenic and RF experience, time-domain measurements, and a track record of leadership in

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field and industry or startup experience.
• Demonstrated technical leadership and ownership.
• Hands-on with time-domain measurements and superconducting devices.
• Experience with cryogenic systems and RF measurement techniques.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, build, and lead cross-functional experimental programs to inform the technical roadmap and drive systems-level improvements.
• Propose and explore new technical directions.
• Identify and address complex gaps in existing technology.
• Own the delivery of key quantum hardware technologies.

Skills

Python

Leadership

Communication

Cryogenics

RF measurements

Time-domain

Quantum devices

Education

PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

Tools

cQED simulation tools

Job description

Rigetti Computing is seeking a Lead Quantum Engineer for the Systems Performance team to shape the technical roadmap and own critical hardware initiatives. You will lead a cross-functional group, design experiments, and drive performance and scalability of superconducting qubit systems, with a high ownership mentality and strong communication.

Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant field, hands-on cryogenic and RF experience, time-domain measurements, and a track record of leadership in