Rigetti Computing
Fremont, California, United States
201-500 Employees
Lead Quantum Engineer, Systems Performance
Berkeley, CA, US
Posted on Aug 19, 2026
Job Description
Rigetti is seeking a Lead Quantum Engineer for the Systems Performance team.
In this position you will play a critical role in shaping our technical roadmap. You will lead a cross-functional team focused on building the next generation of Rigetti’s quantum hardware, and take a high-ownership role in delivering the technologies required to unlock new levels of performance at scale.
In your daily work, you will propose new ideas to push the performance and scalability of superconducting qubit systems, design and execute experiments to test those ideas, and lead a diverse set of engineers and scientists to identify and mitigate key performance gaps.
The right candidate will have a demonstrated track record of scientific success across multiple institutions, technical leadership experience, a high-ownership mentality, and strong organization and communication skills.
About Rigetti Computing
Rigetti Computing is a leading quantum computing company that was founded in 2013. The company specializes in developing and delivering integrated quantum computing systems and services to help solve complex problems across various industries. Rigetti's cutting-edge technology is at the forefront of the quantum computing revolution, offering scalable solutions that pave the way for advancements in research, machine learning, and computational simulations.
Job overview
Employment type
Full Time
Experience level
Senior
Work type
On Site
Department
QPU
Posted
on Aug 19, 2026
Financials
Type
public
Annual Revenue
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Market Cap
$2.8B+
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