Director of Software US or UK - 800

This role can be located in either of our US Colorado or UK Cambridge or London offices. Some travel between sites will be necessary.

About the role

As the Director of Software, you will drive the overarching software strategy for Quantinuum. This includes leading teams of software engineers, researchers, and developers to create a high-performance software stack for Quantinuum's quantum computers, developer software tools, and laboratory software. Sitting at the intersection of technical innovation and product commercialization, this role will be crucial to ensuring that our software ecosystem sets the industry standard and unlocks the full power of our hardware and customers. This role will have direct reports in both the US and UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the roadmap for Quantinuum's software stack (front-end languages, compilers, applications, lab software) to align with long-term company goals and hardware advancements.
• Oversee the architecture and construction of a scalable developer platform for quantum applications, and work with our business teams to deploy the platform to the ecosystem.
• Lead, mentor, and build a high-performing team of software engineers, ensuring technical excellence and performance management.
• Work with architectural design chiefs and other technical leaders on the implementation of quantum software, ensuring scalability, quality, and high performance.
• Partner closely with hardware, theory, product, and commercial teams to align software capabilities with hardware capabilities and customer needs.
• Direct the full software development lifecycle, from ideation to release, maintaining high standards for user experience and documentation.
• Stay at the forefront of the quantum computing industry and software engineering trends, applying this knowledge to maintain competitive advantage.

Requirements

• Master's degree (minimum) or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Quantum Computing, Physics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership or management capacity, preferably in quantum computing, HPC (High-Performance Computing), or advanced software platforms.

Skills

• Technical Skills: Deep knowledge of software architecture, compiler design, and cloud technologies. Familiarity with quantum computing frameworks is highly desirable.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead and inspire technical teams, manage complex projects, and influence senior stakeholders.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts for various audiences.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $238,050 – $297,563 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role. This range is inclusive of bonus target when applicable.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedule
• Employer-subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit
• Equity
• 401k retirement savings plan
• 12 paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discounts