Senior Software Engineering Leader
Senior Software Engineering Leader
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At Rigetti our mission is to build the worlds most powerful computers to solve the worlds most challenging problems. Rigetti is a pioneer in superconducting Qubits and full stack quantum computing systems. In addition to introducing the first multichip quantum processor Rigetti has led the way in software systems for quantum computing with a distributed operating environment for hybrid quantumclassical computing and a stateoftheart streaming characterization and measurement development and platform.
We are seeking a Senior Software Engineering Leader to head the team responsible for software systems that enable the creation delivery and maintenance of Rigettis quantum computers. This includes systems for device design chip fabrication workflows physicsinformed data analysis quantum gatedesign and quantum mitigation and error correction technologies. This also includes managing the team and supporting the development of software systems for quantum QPU and system characterization. This is a handson leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of stateoftheart software engineering hardware and scientific computing.
Role Overview
As a Senior Software Engineering Leader you will drive the creation of software platforms that enable the design fabrication characterization and measurement of quantum systems with a strong emphasis on integrating into the engineering process.
You will lead a team of professional software engineers and collaborate closely with quantum hardware teams quantum control systems designers chip designers fabrication engineers and algorithm researchers. Youll be responsible for engineering and system design that spans the entire gamut of our foundry operations through the delivery of an integrated quantum computing system and delivery of characterization and measurement software to customers.
This is a unique opportunity to build software systems critical for the design and delivery of Rigettis computing systems and in some cases delivered to customers to operate and maintain those quantum computers.
Key Responsibilities: Technical & Strategic Leadership
- Define and execute the software roadmap for tools that support quantum chip design fabrication data management and process analysis with physicsinformed models at their core
- Develop software frameworks to integrate design simulation fabrication and characterization data into a unified pipeline
- Lead the development and support the acquisition of tools for design verification device modeling (including electromagnetic and noise modeling) and process optimization informed by realworld physics constraints
- Support the development of Rigettis quantum characterization and measurement platform
- Lead the ongoing design and development of the environment that knits these systems into a comprehensive integrated set of tools to develop and deliver quantum computers
Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Build and lead a highperforming crossdisciplinary software team (including software engineers physicists and data scientists)
- Support a strong platform engineering and operational mindset to enable high quality delivery at scale and speed
- Mentor and develop team members in software engineering best practices modern software systems architecture platform engineering and scientific software for research and development driven environments
- Foster a culture of collaboration between software engineers physicists and design and fabrication teams ensuring all teams contribute to and benefit from shared software tools
Key Responsibilities: Crossfunctional Collaboration
- Partner with quantum device physicists to build or acquire software that accurately models qubit behavior and fabrication variations
- Work with foundry teams to ensure software systems capture process data and link it directly to design and performance outcomes
- Collaborate with quantum engineers quantum performance teams to develop software frameworks that accelerate experimental data analysis linking test results back to QPU performance design and fabrication parameters
Key Responsibilities: Technical
- Oversee the development and architecture of data platforms and modeling tools that combine design files fabrication process data and device performance metrics
- Drive the development and support for tools for design rule checking (DRC) layoutvsschematic (LVS) checks and processaware design verification for quantum devices.
Qualifications
- BS or equivalent degree in Software Engineering Electrical Engineering Physics Applied Physics or a related field
- 10 years of software engineering experience including at least 3 years in a senior technical leadership role. Ph.D. or Masters as a part of this
- Demonstrated experience building data systems that incorporate scientific models
- Demonstrated experience with software systems that manage large data sets metadata sets and scalable data pipelines
- Experience with streaming architectures and tools (E.g. Kafka Kinesis Spark Streaming)
- Proficiency and experience with Amazons AWS for development and production deployment and distributed computing
- Proficiency in Python and one of JavaScript or TypeScript
Exceptional Candidates Will Have One or More of the Following
- Knowledge of quantum device physics (superconducting qubits trapped ions or photonics) quantum information science
- Knowledge of quantum control systems and lowlevel hardware/software interfaces (cryogenic hardware RF electronics qubit calibration)
- Knowledge of fabrication processes in semiconductor or quantum systems
- Familiarity with EDA tools process design kits (PDKs) and chip layout software (e.g. KLayout Cadence)
- Proficiency and experience in scientific computing platforms simulation tools and scientific computing libraries and tools (NumPy SciPy PyTorch etc.
- Proficiency and experience in machine learning applied to scientific and operational systems for prediction and system optimization
- Proficiency and experience in a compiled language like go or rust
$250000 $290000 a year
Rigetti complies with all local and state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidates relevant work experience skills and geographic location. Rigetti offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries equity medical dental and vision for employees as well as a 401(k) plan a paid parental leave program rejuvenation days and avacation policy that aligns with local regulations and industry standards.
As engineering leaders we value diversity and are committed to building a culture of inclusion to attract and engage innovative thinkers. Our technology meant to serve all of humanity cannot succeed if those who built it do not mirror the diversity of the communities we serve. Applications from women minorities and other underrepresented groups are encouraged.
About Rigetti
Rigetti Computing is a pioneer in fullstack quantum computing. The company has operated quantum computers over the cloud since 2017 and serves global enterprise government and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The companys proprietary quantumclassical infrastructure provides ultralow latency integration with public and private clouds for highperformance practical quantum computing. Rigetti has developed the industrys first multichip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. The company designs and manufactures its chips inhouse at Fab1 the industrys first dedicated and integrated quantum device manufacturing facility. Rigetti was founded in 2013 and today employs more than 150 people with offices in the United States U.K. and Australia. Learn more at www.rigetti.
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Rigetti is committed to full compliance with applicable antidiscrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation age marital status veteran status or disability status.
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