Lead Quantum Systems Performance Engineer

Quantum Software; Berkeley, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Rejuvenation days

Vacation policy

Job summary

Rigetti Computing in Berkeley, CA seeks a Lead Quantum Engineer for the Systems Performance team to shape our technical roadmap and own the delivery of next-generation superconducting qubit hardware.

You will lead a cross-disciplinary group of engineers and scientists, design experiments to test ideas, push performance and scalability, and drive critical gaps to closure. Strong leadership and collaboration are essential for success in this high-ownership role.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Direct experience with cryogenic systems and RF measurement techniques.
• Demonstrated technical leadership experience.
• Hands-on experience with time-domain measurement and superconducting quantum devices.
• Working knowledge of Python.
• Strong 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

PhD in physics

Technical leadership

Python

Communication

Teamwork

Cryogenic systems

RF measurement

Time-domain measurement

Superconducting qubits

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Tools

cQED simulation tools

Job description

Rigetti Computing in Berkeley, CA seeks a Lead Quantum Engineer for the Systems Performance team to shape our technical roadmap and own the delivery of next-generation superconducting qubit hardware.

You will lead a cross-disciplinary group of engineers and scientists, design experiments to test ideas, push performance and scalability, and drive critical gaps to closure. Strong leadership and collaboration are essential for success in this high-ownership role.