Software Engineering Leader

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Software Engineering Leader. Location: Berkeley, CA or Fremont, CA

You will work closely with hardware, control systems, and research teams to integrate quantum & classical computing processes into scalable, efficient systems.

Duties:

• Define and execute software strategies for quantum device design, fabrication data management, and process analysis.
• Develop frameworks that integrate design, simulation, fabrication, and characterization data into a single automated workflow.
• Lead and support the creation of modeling tools for electromagnetic and noise simulations informed by real-world physics.:
• Oversee software for quantum characterization and measurement platforms used across Rigetti’s systems;
• Design, architect, and maintain scalable data platforms that unify device design, fabrication process data, and system performance metrics.
• Implement design verification tools such as DRC and LVS checks for quantum devices.
• Build and lead a cross-functional software engineering team, mentoring engineers, physicists, and data scientists.
• Promote collaboration between software and hardware teams to accelerate quantum system development;
• Support the integration of AI and machine learning methods for prediction, modeling, and system optimization.

Qualifications:

• BS or higher in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role.
• Experience building software systems that handle large scientific data sets and scalable pipelines.
• Strong programming experience with Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript;
• Proficiency with AWS cloud computing, streaming architectures, and distributed systems.
• Experience developing tools for quantum device modeling and process analysis.
• Knowledge of quantum device physics, superconducting qubits, and quantum control hardware.
• Familiarity with EDA tools, process design kits, and chip layout software like KLayout or Cadence;
• Experience with machine learning and scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, or PyTorch is preferred.

Benefits and Instructions:

• Salary range: $250,000–$290,000 per year, depending on experience and location.
• Includes equity, health, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), parental leave, and paid vacation.
• Rigetti encourages applications from women and underrepresented groups;
• This is a hybrid role based in Berkeley or Fremont, CA;
• Rigetti values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and complies fully with export and anti-discrimination regulations.