Software Engineering Leader

Job Description

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

Responsibilities:

• Technical & Strategic Leadership:
  Define and execute the software roadmap for tools supporting quantum chip design, fabrication data management, and process analysis, using physics-informed models;
  Lead the development of integrated systems that unite design, simulation, and fabrication data pipelines;
  Manage and support the acquisition of tools for design verification, device modeling, and process optimization.
• Team Leadership & Mentorship:
  Build and lead a cross-disciplinary software team, fostering a culture of collaboration between software engineers, physicists, and fabrication teams;
  Mentor team members in modern software engineering practices, platform engineering, and scientific software development;
• Cross-functional Collaboration:
  Partner with quantum device physicists to model qubit behavior and fabrication variations accurately;
  Collaborate with quantum engineers to develop software frameworks that accelerate experimental data analysis;
• Technical Execution:
  Oversee the development of data platforms and modeling tools that combine design files, fabrication process data, and device performance metrics;
  Lead efforts for tools in design rule checking (DRC), layout-vs-schematic (LVS) checks, and process-aware design verification for quantum devices.

Qualifications:

• BS or equivalent in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, including at least 3 years in a senior leadership role;
• Experience building data systems with scientific models and managing large datasets;
• Proficiency in Python and familiarity with JavaScript or TypeScript;
• Experience with AWS development and distributed computing.
• Exceptional candidates may have experience in quantum device physics, quantum control systems, and scientific computing platforms.

Benefits:

• Salary range: $250,000 - $290,000 per year;
• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, paid parental leave, rejuvenation days, and vacation policy;
• Rigetti is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and other under-represented groups.