Director of Software US or UK - 800

Quantinuum•Broomfield, CO

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Director of Software to drive the overarching software strategy for Quantinuum. This role involves 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. The position is crucial for ensuring the software ecosystem sets the industry standard and unlocks the full power of Quantinuum's hardware and customers. This role will have direct reports in both the US and UK, and some travel to both sites will be necessary.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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.