Quantum Processor Development Lead

About Us  Quant Ware is building the world's most powerful quantum processors to solve humanity's greatest challenges. We do this with our unique VIO™ technology, the only QPU architecture that breaks the hardware barriers that have held quantum computing back, unlocking the path to Mega Qubit quantum processors.
With VIO, we are paving the way for the hyper-scale quantum computers that will change the world. And delivering on that vision demands people who don't shy away from tackling the hardest challenges of our time. That's where you come in!
As a Quantum Processor Development Lead you own people management and project leadership for our quantum processor developement. You rapidly grow the team by recruiting key members, while maintaining a high level of care and support for the team members. You report to the VP of Product and work closely with them to shape the team that defines the direction of key technical development  will work with some of the smartest and most passionate people in the field, helping us build the world's most powerful quantum processors, as fast as possible.
What You'll Be Doing   Own and drive processor development
Manage development work - particularly chip design and cryogenic measurement.
Run smaller, self-contained projects within your team - supporting both department and company-wide initiatives.
Partner with assigned Program Managers on larger, cross-department programs, particularly regarding technical execution and requirements compliance of QPUs.
Manage uncertainty and technical risk   Identify technical risks and bottlenecks early
Plan for potential failure modes and contingencies
Adapt experimental strategies dynamically based on new information
Develop engineering practices within the team   Develop a deep technical understanding of quantum processor technology to guide sound, well-informed decisions.
Implement strong and lean technical processes that support sound decision making processes. For example: requirements flowdown, trade studies, root cause corrective action methods, etc.
Support growth and development of the team   Contribute to defining role profiles and act as hiring manager for new roles across the programme.
Mentor engineers and project leads in programme execution and collaborative leadership.
Manage the engineers in your technology area: hire, coach, review performance, and grow careers.
Your Profile  Technical background  MSc, PhD, or equivalent experience in physics, electrical engineering, microwave/RF engineering, semiconductor technology, or a related field.
Understanding of the development lifecycle for chip-level technologies; experience with superconducting qubits or cryogenic systems is a strong plus.
Leadership experience   4+ years delivering complex, research-intensive chip hardware projects in a project management capacity.
Show people-management experience: hiring, coaching, and performance management.
Lead projects as part of a larger program, with control over one's own domain.
Run smaller projects directly, without needing dedicated program-management support.
Proven ability to work with highly specialised technical experts.
Experience working in a fast-moving start-up or scale-up environment balancing hands‑on technical leadership with growing a team, as a strong plus.
Approach   Translate a long-term technical strategy into an execution plan for your team.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to make pragmatic, informed decisions under uncertainty.
Draw a clear line between technical leadership and program management, and partner with Program Managers instead of duplicating their function.
Communication   Excellent communicator who can motivate teams, facilitate alignment, adept at communicating technical ideas.
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