Director of Software US or UK - 800
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Description
We are seeking an Director of Software which can be located in either of our US Colorado or UK Cambridge or London offices.
As the Director of Software, you will drive the overarching software strategy for Quantinuum. This would include 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 Director role will be crucial to ensuring that our software ecosystem sets the industry standard is able to unlock the full power of our hardware and customers.
This role will have direct reports in both the US and UK. Some amount of travel to both sites will be necessary.
Key Responsibilities:
As the Director of Software, you will drive the overarching software strategy for Quantinuum. This would include 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 Director role will be crucial to ensuring that our software ecosystem sets the industry standard is able to unlock the full power of our hardware and customers.
This role will have direct reports in both the US and UK. Some amount of travel to both sites will be necessary.
Key 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.
YOU MUST HAVE:
By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.
By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What’s in it for you?
A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
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
Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Incentive Eligible
- 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.
- 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.
By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.
By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.
What’s in it for you?
A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work
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
Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal
We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.
Incentive Eligible
- Range posted is inclusive of bonus target when applicable
Compensation & Benefits:
Incentive eligible - Range posted is inclusive of bonus target
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.
Compensation & Benefits:
Incentive eligible - Range posted is inclusive of bonus target
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.