Software Engineering Manager, Control

Job Description

Job Title: Software Engineering Manager, Control Stack. Location: Pasadena, California, USA

This role involves managing a team of scientists and software engineers to develop software and infrastructure supporting scalable fault-tolerant quantum computers; You will collaborate closely with experimental physics and hardware teams, shaping the software-hardware interface for next-generation quantum systems.

Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the technical vision for the software-hardware interface in collaboration with senior engineers.
• Partner with hardware and science teams to establish software needs and priorities.
• Manage resource allocation and planning for project delivery.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership in architecture, metrics, and implementation.
• Oversee code reviews, design documentation, and technical evaluations;
• Lead hiring activities, create growth plans, and develop interview processes.
• Coach and mentor engineers to improve technical and collaborative skills.
• Translate scientific needs into software project proposals and ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of engineering team management experience.
• 7+ years of engineering experience;
• Proven track record managing the full software development lifecycle.
• Experience collaborating with scientists or hardware engineers.
• Demonstrated success hiring and developing engineering teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in one or more of:
  • Quantum control systems (commercial, academic, or open-source).
  • RFSoC and FPGA development (e.g., AMD ZCU216).
  • Laboratory test and measurement equipment (Spectrum Analyzer, VNA, etc.).

Preferred:

• Experience with programming language implementation or compiler development.
• Background in embedded systems with strict timing (bare metal, RTOS, custom Linux).
• Familiarity with telemetry systems (CloudWatch, OpenTelemetry);
• Knowledge of high-performance networking (RDMA, UltraEthernet, UALink).
• Experience with distributed systems and event streaming.

Benefits and Culture:

• Competitive base salary ranging from $166,400 to $287,700 depending on location and experience.
• Total compensation may include equity, sign-on bonuses, and additional incentives.
• Comprehensive medical, financial, and other benefits
• Opportunities for mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and career development.
• Inclusive team culture with affinity groups, events, and conferences promoting diversity.
• Strong commitment to work-life balance with flexible working culture.

Additional Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, permanent resident, or otherwise eligible under export control laws, Los Angeles County applicants: must adhere to company policies, work safely, and meet local ordinance requirements.