Senior Software Engineering Manager — Quantum Systems

Job overview

The Senior Software Engineering Manager — Quantum Systems role is onsite in Berkeley, CA, with an annual salary of $220,000–$250,000. The manager leads software systems supporting the design, fabrication, characterization, and measurement of Rigetti quantum computers. The role develops and leads a software engineering team and partners with quantum hardware, fabrication, and research teams. It strengthens engineering execution, infrastructure, and internal platforms that support the development and delivery of quantum computing systems.

What you'll do

• Lead and mentor software engineers
• improve prioritization, execution, and project delivery
• support scientific computing, fabrication tooling, analytics, and workflow automation
• modernize internal tools and data systems
• improve maintainability and validation frameworks
• contribute to architecture and technical decisions
• collaborate with quantum engineers, physicists, fabrication engineers, and hardware teams.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior software engineering manager

quantum computing

rigetti computing

berkeley ca

software engineering

scientific computing

python

aws

data platforms

engineering leadership

$220,000–$250,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Equity, medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), paid parental leave, rejuvenation days, and vacation policy aligned with local regulations and industry standards.

Why this role

Requires seven or more years of software engineering experience, including two or more years in a people leadership role; experience with data systems and scalable pipelines; Python proficiency; AWS experience; and hands-on technical ability. A relevant bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required; a master’s or PhD is a plus.

About the employer

Rigetti Computing is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.