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  • Lead Engineer, Lithography

    Fremont, CA

    unspecified Salary not disclosed

    Lead Engineer, Lithography Fremont, CA About the Role Rigetti Computing is seeking a Lead Lithography Engineer to serve as the technical authority for our patterning ecosystem. Sitting at the critical intersection of high-end R&D and scalable production, you will architect the "wet" process framework that translates quantum designs into hardware. You will partner with our EBL hardware experts to optimize beam-resist interactions while providing the technical vision for our track and optical lithography modules. This role is designed for an experienced engineer to take ownership of the broader lithography and metrology roadmap as we accelerate our qubit manufacturing capabilities. About the Role Rigetti Computing is seeking a Lead Lithography Engineer to serve as the technical authority for our patterning ecosystem. Sitting at the critical intersection of high-end R&D and scalable production, you will architect the "wet" process framework that translates quantum designs into hardware. You will partner with our EBL hardware experts to optimize beam-resist interactions while providing the technical vision for our track and optical lithography modules. This role is designed for an experienced engineer to take ownership of the broader lithography and metrology roadmap as we accelerate our qubit manufacturing capabilities. Required Qualifications - Ph.D. with 7+ years or M.S. with 10+ years of direct experience in lithography process development and integration. - Degree in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field. - Proven hands-on mastery of the full lithography "wet" stack, including CAR/non-CAR resist chemistry, reaction kinetics, CD control, and sub-micron overlay management.

  • Field Engineer: Cryogenics and RF Hardware

    Bangalore

    unspecified Salary not disclosed

    Field Engineer: Cryogenics and RF Hardware Bangalore About Rigetti Rigetti Computing is building the world's most powerful computers to help solve humanity's most pressing problems. Our quantum computing technology has the potential to transform nearly every industry over the coming decades. As a public company with deep roots in research and engineering, we are expanding our Engineering Operations team to support rapid advances in quantum hardware. About Rigetti Rigetti Computing is building the world's most powerful computers to help solve humanity's most pressing problems. Our quantum computing technology has the potential to transform nearly every industry over the coming decades. As a public company with deep roots in research and engineering, we are expanding our Engineering Operations team to support rapid advances in quantum hardware. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Cryogenics and RF Field Engineer to support Rigetti systems deployed at a customer facility in Bangalore, India. This is a hands-on, operations-focused role embedded on-site, working closely with both Rigetti teams and customer stakeholders in a highly collaborative, research-driven environment. In this role, you will work closely with physicists, engineers, and technicians to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced RF and cryogenic systems that enable next-generation quantum processors. You will be responsible for ensuring reliable system performance in a production-like environment, including direct ownership of cryogenic infrastructure, RF hardware validation, and rapid debugging of complex, cross-disciplinary issues spanning RF, vacuum, cryogenics, and electronics. The ideal candidate brings deep laboratory experience with R&D hardware, has worked in customer-facing or field-deployed

  • Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM)

    Berkeley, CA

    unspecified Salary not disclosed

    Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM) Berkeley, CA Rigetti Computing is building quantum computers and the full-stack infrastructure required to bring quantum advantage to real-world applications. Our vertically integrated platform includes superconducting quantum processors, cryogenic infrastructure, control electronics, and cloud software that enables developers worldwide to run quantum programs on real hardware. We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive execution across some of the most complex engineering programs at Rigetti. This role sits at the intersection of quantum hardware, systems engineering, and software infrastructure, ensuring that cross-disciplinary teams deliver integrated quantum systems on schedule. The Role Rigetti's quantum systems require tight coordination between research scientists, hardware engineers, and control systems. As a Senior TPM, you will own the planning and execution of large technical programs that bring these components together into deployable quantum systems. You will operate in a fast-moving deep-tech environment where many efforts are research-driven and technically ambiguous, requiring strong judgment, technical understanding, and execution discipline. Rigetti Computing is building quantum computers and the full-stack infrastructure required to bring quantum advantage to real-world applications. Our vertically integrated platform includes superconducting quantum processors, cryogenic infrastructure, control electronics, and cloud software that enables developers worldwide to run quantum programs on real hardware. We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to drive execution across some of the most complex engineering programs at Rigetti. This role sits at the intersection of quantum hardware, systems engineering, and software infrastructure, ensuring that cross-disciplinary teams deliver integrated quantum systems on schedule. The

  • Lead Quantum Device Theorist

    Berkeley, CA or Fremont, CA

    unspecified Salary not disclosed

    Lead Quantum Device Theorist Berkeley, CA or Fremont, CA As a Lead Quantum Device Theorist, you will play a central role in advancing the performance of our superconducting quantum processors. This position requires deep expertise in circuit QED, quantum device physics, and noise modeling for quantum error correction (QEC). You will work closely with experimental teams to model processor dynamics and lead efforts to improve qubit readout fidelity and quantum gate performance across our R&D platforms. This role demands strong cross-functional collaboration with specialists in qubit readout, gate calibration, control systems, and superconducting circuit design. Together, you will drive innovations that support scalable architectures, quantum advantage, and fault-tolerant error correction. We are seeking a candidate who excels at solving complex device-physics challenges in large-scale superconducting quantum processors. You will develop mitigation strategies grounded in first-principles modeling, including optimal Hamiltonian engineering, noise-spectral analysis, and system-level simulations spanning design, and post-deployment characterization. This role requires deep expertise in circuit QED, tunable coupler architectures, multi-level system dynamics, and decoherence mechanisms, along with the ability to translate theoretical insights into experimentally actionable improvements in gate and readout performance. Strong collaboration across device design, calibration, and control teams is essential. As a Lead Quantum Device Theorist, you will play a central role in advancing the performance of our superconducting quantum processors. This position requires deep expertise in circuit QED, quantum device physics, and noise modeling for quantum error correction (QEC). You will work closely with experimental teams to model processor dynamics and lead efforts to

  • Senior Quantum Engineer, Superconducting Qubits

    Berkeley, CA or Fremont, CA

    unspecified Salary not disclosed

    Senior Quantum Engineer, Superconducting Qubits Berkeley, CA or Fremont, CA We are looking for a Senior Quantum Engineer with expertise in superconducting qubits to join our hardware R&D team. This role is for someone who wants to work on technically difficult problems that directly shape a quantum hardware platform. You will not be optimizing within a fixed roadmap, you will help define it. You will design, execute, and interpret experiments that push the performance and scalability of superconducting qubit systems. You will develop new gate schemes, explore advanced control protocols, and test architectural ideas that can influence platform-level decisions. We operate in direct competition with the best-funded and most established teams in the world. We are looking for someone who finds that motivating. You will have a high degree of autonomy and ownership while working in a collaborative environment. If you have a strong technical hypothesis, you will be expected to test it rigorously and defend it with data. Strong ideas move quickly through experimental validation. We are looking for a Senior Quantum Engineer with expertise in superconducting qubits to join our hardware R&D team. This role is for someone who wants to work on technically difficult problems that directly shape a quantum hardware platform. You will not be optimizing within a fixed roadmap, you will help define it. You will design, execute, and interpret experiments that push the performance and scalability of superconducting qubit systems. You will develop new gate schemes, explore advanced control protocols, and test architectural ideas

  • Quantum Engineer

    Berkeley, CA or Fremont, CA

    unspecified Salary not disclosed

    Quantum Engineer Berkeley, CA or Fremont, CA As a Quantum Engineer at Rigetti Computing, you will be a key contributor to the development of our gate-based, superconducting quantum computers. Your work will turn experimental ideas into ever-improving hardware functionality through rigorous characterization of qubits and gates, implementation of new measurement techniques, and interpretation of processor data. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams spanning device design, cryogenic/microwave hardware, control systems, fabrication, and software to push the boundaries of quantum computing to the scale and performance required for practical quantum computing and error correction. This is a general job posting for experimental physicists that leads to consideration for a targeted role with a specific focus. Topics could include: gate calibration, qubit relaxation and/or dephasing, piloting new research ideas in small processors, integration of new ideas into large processors, or implementation of quantum error correction. Your training and achievements as an experimental physicist in quantum information mean that you, more than anyone else, already know how hard this will be. And that's why you've sought us out. As a Quantum Engineer at Rigetti Computing, you will be a key contributor to the development of our gate-based, superconducting quantum computers. Your work will turn experimental ideas into ever-improving hardware functionality through rigorous characterization of qubits and gates, implementation of new measurement techniques, and interpretation of processor data. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams spanning device design, cryogenic/microwave hardware, control systems, fabrication, and software to push the boundaries of quantum computing to the

  • Microwave and Cryogenics Engineer

    Fremont, CA

    unspecified Salary not disclosed

    Microwave and Cryogenics Engineer Fremont, CA Rigetti Computing is building the world's most powerful computers to help solve humanity's most pressing problems. Our quantum computing technology has the potential to transform nearly every industry over the coming decades. As a public company with deep roots in research and engineering, we are expanding our Engineering Operations team to support rapid advances in quantum hardware. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Microwave and Cryogenics Test Engineer to join our Fremont, CA Engineering Operations team. This is a hands-on, operations-focused role in a highly collaborative, research-driven environment. In this role, you will work closely with physicists, engineers, and technicians to assemble, test, and support advanced RF and cryogenic systems that enable next-generation quantum processors. You will be responsible for operating and maintaining cryogenic infrastructure, characterizing custom RF hardware, developing best practices, and troubleshooting complex systems that span RF, vacuum, cryogenics, and electronics. The ideal candidate brings deep laboratory experience with R&D hardware and has contributed hands-on within interdisciplinary teams in industry, academia, or national labs. Rigetti Computing is building the world's most powerful computers to help solve humanity's most pressing problems. Our quantum computing technology has the potential to transform nearly every industry over the coming decades. As a public company with deep roots in research and engineering, we are expanding our Engineering Operations team to support rapid advances in quantum hardware. Role Overview We are seeking an experienced Microwave and Cryogenics Test Engineer to join our Fremont, CA Engineering Operations team.

  • Senior Quantum Engineer, Readout

    Berkeley, CA

    unspecified Salary not disclosed

    Senior Quantum Engineer, Readout Berkeley, CA As Senior Quantum Engineer, Readout, you will optimize superconducting qubit readout and reset on Rigetti's quantum processors and fault-tolerant prototypes. You will lead a range of experimental efforts to characterize and improve measurement protocols, signal chains, amplifiers, and device layouts. In collaboration with an interdisciplinary group of engineers in theory, hardware, and chip design, you will advance the speed and fidelity of readout and reset in Rigetti Computing's quantum computing systems to fulfill its ambitious roadmap toward fault tolerance. As Senior Quantum Engineer, Readout, you will optimize superconducting qubit readout and reset on Rigetti's quantum processors and fault-tolerant prototypes. You will lead a range of experimental efforts to characterize and improve measurement protocols, signal chains, amplifiers, and device layouts. In collaboration with an interdisciplinary group of engineers in theory, hardware, and chip design, you will advance the speed and fidelity of readout and reset in Rigetti Computing's quantum computing systems to fulfill its ambitious roadmap toward fault tolerance. Key Responsibilities - Lead superconducting qubit measurements to characterize dispersive readout of our quantum circuits - Develop novel measurement techniques and pulse optimizations for readout speed or fidelity, and implement them in Rigetti's Python-based calibration and characterization software - Collaborate with theory and simulation teams to build or validate models that describe readout performance - Specify improvements to the quantum chip layout, signal lines, and electronics, work with the hardware and device design teams to build them - Develop protocols to accelerate circuit execution and enable

  • Lead Electrical Engineer, Control Systems

    Berkeley, CA

    unspecified Salary not disclosed

    Lead Electrical Engineer, Control Systems Berkeley, CA As a member of Rigetti's Control Systems team, you will design, develop, test, and deploy hardware that generates microwave pulses that control and read the qubits in our quantum computer. You'll collaborate closely with embedded software engineers, mechanical engineers, and physicists to deliver cutting-edge quantum control solutions. We're looking for someone who will deepen our team's expertise in low-noise mixed-signal board design - including specifying and designing critical circuit components such as low-noise power supply rails, precise clock distribution, and high-speed transceivers. We're seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with a proven track record of leading projects across diverse teams and driving technical excellence in fast-paced, high-growth environments. The ideal candidate combines deep technical expertise with exceptional communication and leadership skills, effectively translating complex concepts for diverse audiences and influencing key design and delivery decisions. This individual fosters a culture of innovation, accountability, and rigorous engineering design, while mentoring others to achieve their highest potential. As a member of Rigetti's Control Systems team, you will design, develop, test, and deploy hardware that generates microwave pulses that control and read the qubits in our quantum computer. You'll collaborate closely with embedded software engineers, mechanical engineers, and physicists to deliver cutting-edge quantum control solutions. We're looking for someone who will deepen our team's expertise in low-noise mixed-signal board design - including specifying and designing critical circuit components such as low-noise power supply rails, precise clock distribution, and high-speed transceivers. We're seeking an experienced Electrical Engineer with

  • Future Open Position

    United States

    unspecified Salary not disclosed

    Future Open Position United States Don't see an open position that fits your background? Apply here so we can keep your resume on file for future opportunities! Our recruiting team will reach out to you for next steps if a team member is interested in learning more about your background. All applications submitted through this link will be kept on file and in consideration for at least two years. Due to the competitive nature of our applicant pool and the specific needs of our business, we will not be able to consider all opportunistic applicants for a position in the company. Please be as specific as possible in your application to help us help you find the best opportunity here! Note on Internships: Matches for our 2026 Internships are being finalized at this time, please check back in early 2027 for upcoming project opportunities. We ask that you please refrain from contacting Rigetti employees regarding opportunities. Should future internship positions become available, we will post them on our careers page and only applicants who apply through the job post will be considered. Don't see an open position that fits your background? Apply here so we can keep your resume on file for future opportunities! Our recruiting team will reach out to you for next steps if a team member is interested in learning more about your background. All applications submitted through this link will be kept on file and in consideration for at least two years. Due to the competitive