Manager, Software Development

Job Description

Job Title: Manager, Software Development, Center for Quantum Computing. Location: Pasadena, California, United States

Job Type: Full-time, Leadership (Software Development Manager)

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a high-performing software engineering team within the Center for Quantum Computing.
• Define technical direction and architecture for software systems supporting quantum device fabrication.
• Oversee development of Manufacturing Execution System (MES) software, ML-based inspection systems, and research tools.
• Collaborate closely with scientists, hardware engineers, process engineers, and program managers;
• Translate scientific and engineering requirements into scalable software solutions and system designs.
• Make strategic design decisions and participate in architecture, code reviews, and system planning.
• Drive ML-based initiatives for automated optical inspection of wafer defects.
• Lead development of LLM-powered tools for querying, analyzing, and visualizing fabrication data;
• Build software infrastructure that supports scaling quantum hardware manufacturing workflows.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience as a software engineer, developer, or related role.
• 3+ years of engineering team management experience;
• 5+ years of experience in system design and architecture (scalability, reliability, design patterns).
• Strong understanding of full software development lifecycle including coding standards, testing, deployment, and operations.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and product or program management.

Preferred:

• 5+ years of engineering leadership experience.
• Experience managing full software development lifecycle in production environments.
• Experience working on ML systems, inspection systems, or data-driven industrial applications.
• Familiarity with quantum hardware fabrication workflows or scientific computing environments.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Salary range: 184,900 to 250,200 USD annually (Pasadena, CA).
• Additional compensation may include sign-on bonus and restricted stock units (RSUs).
• Comprehensive healthcare coverage including medical, dental, vision, and prescription plans.
• Life insurance, disability coverage, mental health support, and employee assistance programs.
• Retirement benefits including 401(k) matching;
• Paid time off, parental leave, and adoption or surrogacy reimbursement support.
• Flexible spending accounts and wellness programs.
• Career growth opportunities within AWS and quantum computing initiatives.

Other Information:

• This role requires leadership in a fast-paced research and engineering environment.
• Amazon emphasizes inclusive culture, diverse experiences, and work-life balance;
• Applicants must comply with employment eligibility requirements and pass standard hiring checks.
• Amazon supports accessibility accommodations during hiring and employment.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.