Rigetti Computing · 3 days ago
Senior Software Engineering Leader
Fremont, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$250K/yr - $290K/yr
10+ years expRigetti Computing is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing, dedicated to building powerful computers to tackle significant challenges. They are seeking a Senior Software Engineering Leader to oversee the development of software systems that support the creation and maintenance of quantum computers, while leading a team of engineers and collaborating with various technical teams.
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Responsibilities
Define and execute the software roadmap for tools that support quantum chip design, fabrication data management, and process analysis, with physics-informed 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 real-world physics constraints
Support the development of Rigetti’s quantum characterization and measurement platform
Lead the on-going design and development of the environment that knits these systems into a comprehensive integrated set of tools to develop and deliver quantum computers
Build and lead a high-performing, cross-disciplinary 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
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
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), layout-vs-schematic (LVS) checks, and process-aware design verification for quantum devices
Qualification
Required
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 Amazon's AWS for development and production deployment and distributed computing
Proficiency in Python and one of JavaScript or TypeScript
Preferred
Knowledge of quantum device physics (superconducting qubits, trapped ions, or photonics), quantum information science
Knowledge of quantum control systems and low-level 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
Benefits
Equity
Medical
Dental
Vision
401(k) plan
Paid parental leave program
Rejuvenation days
Vacation policy that aligns with local regulations and industry standards
Company
Rigetti Computing
Rigetti Computing is a quantum computing company that builds and deploys full-stack quantum systems with superconducting qubits.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$783.45MKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Subodh Kulkarni
President and CEO
Brian Sereda
Chief Financial Officer
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