Senior Chief Platform Architect

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Chief Platform Architect. Location:

• Broomfield, Colorado, USA
• Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, USA
• London or Cambridge, UK

Responsibilities:

• Own the design and specifications of a high-performance developer platform for quantum computing.
• Refine quantum computer access APIs and web portal architecture for performance, scalability, and multi-region operation.
• Transform the web portal into an application development and delivery framework using cloud-based hybrid workflow engines and reusable quantum/classical application components.
• Define standard interfaces for hosting application components and enabling internal and external developers to build applications.
• Ensure platform security and reliability as the system scales.
• Deliver customizable cloud-based hybrid applications to end users;
• Work across the business to maintain the technology roadmap, translate business goals into technical requirements, and evaluate new technologies.
• Establish coding best practices and conduct architectural reviews.
• Mentor senior software engineers and promote a culture of technical excellence.

Qualifications:

• 25+ years of experience in software engineering.
• At least 5+ years in a senior architect or lead role, specifically within developer platforms.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field;
• Master’s or PhD preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Deep knowledge of cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, or GCP, and cloud-native solutions.
• Expertise in CI/CD pipeline design, developer portals such as Backstage, and observability tools.
• Demonstrated success designing large-scale software systems.
• Experience leading architectural work for large-scale projects and influencing teams without direct authority.
• Prior experience designing and architecting developer platforms.
• Experience building platform engineering teams from the ground up.
• Background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
• Publications or patents in quantum computing.

Benefits and Compensation:

• $240,000 to $300,000 per year, including bonus target where applicable.
• Competitive compensation and opportunity to work on quantum computing technology.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Student loan repayment benefit.
• Equity opportunities.
• Generous paid time off and sick leave.
• 12 paid holidays annually.
• Paid parental leave.
• Employee discount programs.

Other Information:

• Compensation within the stated range may vary based on skills, education, professional experience, and other qualifications.
• Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis with no application deadline.
• Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer;
• Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment and interview process.
• AI tools may be used to support parts of the hiring process, including application and resume review, but final hiring decisions are made by humans.