Quantum Software & Systems Engineering Lead

Rigetti Computing; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

Rigetti Computing is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead software platforms for the design, fabrication, and measurement of Rigetti’s quantum systems, with a focus on integrating into the engineering process. You will manage a team of software engineers, collaborate with quantum hardware teams, and drive scalable, reliable tooling across design, data, and device performance workflows.

This hands‑on leadership role requires strong technical chops, strategic thinking, and the

Qualifications

• BS or higher in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field; MS/PhD a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a cross‑functional software engineering team spanning scientific tooling, analytics infrastructure, and fabrication‑support systems.

Skills

Python

JavaScript/TypeScript

AWS

Data systems

Streaming architectures

Communication skills

People leadership

Software engineering

Education

BS in Software/EE/Physics or related field

MS or PhD a plus

Tools

Kafka

Kinesis

Spark Streaming

EDA tools

PDKs

Cadence

KLayout

Job description

Rigetti Computing is seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to lead software platforms for the design, fabrication, and measurement of Rigetti’s quantum systems, with a focus on integrating into the engineering process. You will manage a team of software engineers, collaborate with quantum hardware teams, and drive scalable, reliable tooling across design, data, and device performance workflows.

This hands‑on leadership role requires strong technical chops, strategic thinking, and the