Quantum Tooling Team Technical Lead

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum Tooling Team Technical Lead. Location: Yorktown Heights, NY, USA

Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of a unified internal tooling platform to support quantum research.
  • Maintain and upgrade existing analysis tools while identifying opportunities for integration and enhancement.
  • Collaborate closely with researchers to understand workflows and pain points;
  • Design and implement scalable, high-availability solutions that improve research productivity.
  • Balance immediate problem-solving with long-term system design;
  • Adapt to changing requirements and evolving team priorities with pragmatic decision-making.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years experience as a technical lead in software development.
  • Full-stack development expertise, preferably across Python, JavaScript/TypeScript, Go, Rust, or C++.
  • Experience working in agile environments and directly with research or scientific teams.
  • Demonstrated ability to handle uncertainty and iterate rapidly in evolving conditions;
  • Strong grounding in engineering best practices, with flexibility in their application.

Preferred:

  • Master’s degree in a technical discipline.
  • Background in physics, data science, or systems development.
  • Previous experience building internal tools or research-focused platforms.
  • Experience with hardware programming or quantum systems is a plus;
  • Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and techniques.

Benefits / Perks

  • Work at the forefront of quantum computing innovation.
  • Collaborate with some of the world’s leading researchers and engineers.
  • Access to IBM’s advanced computing and cloud infrastructure;
  • Supportive environment focused on learning, experimentation, and career growth.
  • Be part of IBM Research’s mission to explore the future of computing and create technologies that solve the world’s biggest challenges.

JOB TYPE

Full-time

COMPENSATION

$161k - $276k

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