Senior Software Engineer, Quantum Data & AI Tools

Rigetti Computing, Inc.; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Parental leave

Rejuvenation days

Vacation policy aligning with local 규

Job summary

Rigetti Computing is seeking a senior software engineer for the Internal Software (ISW) team in Fremont, CA. You will strengthen data-intensive Python services, support quantum engineers and fabrication teams, and improve observability of cloud and on-site infrastructure.

You will collaborate with scientists and engineers, drive scalable software that accelerates Rigetti’s hardware roadmap, and mentor teammates while learning domain knowledge from the world’s leading quantum researchers.

Qualifications

• Strong Python, with experience building and running production backend or serving systems.
• Experience working in large, evolving codebases, and the judgment to improve them without slowing down the people who depend on them.
• Working knowledge of SQL and relational databases; PostgreSQL a plus.
• Experience with AWS and a typical cloud stack (Kubernetes, Kafka, Postgres, Grafana or equivalents).
• A track record of working cross-functionally with scientists or other deeply technical peers, and genuine enjoyment of helping them do their best work, especially as requirements change with the science.
• Product instinct and independence: you can sit down with a user, understand the underlying problem, define what to build, and drive it forward without close supervision.
• Curiosity regarding quantum computing and what Rigetti is building.

Responsibilities

• Own, maintain, and improve data-intensive Python services and applications, mostly backend, sometimes full stack
• Work directly with internal customers, including quantum engineers and fab engineers, to understand what they actually need and turn it into scalable, sustainable software
• Keep data trustworthy as systems evolve: schema migrations, compatibility across clients, testing, CI
• Measure and improve performance of user-facing workflows and the observability of the platforms behind them
• Help scientists and engineers outside the software team use AI coding agents safely and sustainably by building the frameworks, guardrails, and patterns that make that possible
• Keep users informed on priorities and roadmap
• Mentor and collaborate with other engineers on the team

Skills

Python

SQL

AWS

Kubernetes

PostgreSQL

Cross-functional collaboration

Independence

Curiosity about quantum computing

Tools

CI/CD

Grafana

Job description

Rigetti Computing is seeking a senior software engineer for the Internal Software (ISW) team in Fremont, CA. You will strengthen data-intensive Python services, support quantum engineers and fabrication teams, and improve observability of cloud and on-site infrastructure.

You will collaborate with scientists and engineers, drive scalable software that accelerates Rigetti’s hardware roadmap, and mentor teammates while learning domain knowledge from the world’s leading quantum researchers.