Senior Quantum Engineer - Readout at Rigetti | Berkeley, CA

Join Rigetti Computing as a Quantum Engineer, where you'll play a pivotal role in advancing our gate-based, superconducting quantum computers. Your expertise will help transform experimental concepts into progressively refined hardware performance through detailed qubit and gate characterization, innovative measurement methodologies, and thorough analysis of processor data. You will work synergistically with diverse teams across device design, cryogenic/microwave hardware, control systems, fabrication, and software, striving to expand the limits of quantum computing to achieve the scale and efficiency needed for practical implementations and error correction.This posting is intended for experimental physicists and will lead to a specific role with a concentrated focus. Areas of specialization could encompass gate calibration, qubit relaxation and dephasing, exploring new research initiatives in small processors, integrating novel concepts into larger processors, or executing quantum error correction techniques.Your profound training and accomplishments as an experimental physicist in quantum information equip you with a unique understanding of the challenges ahead — a key reason for your interest in joining our team.

Join Rigetti Computing as we revolutionize the future of technology by developing cutting-edge quantum computers and the comprehensive infrastructure necessary to harness quantum advantage for practical applications. Our innovative platform encompasses superconducting quantum processors, cryogenic systems, control electronics, and a robust cloud software environment, allowing developers around the globe to seamlessly execute quantum programs on actual hardware.We are on the lookout for a dedicated Senior Technical Program Manager to spearhead the execution of some of our most intricate engineering initiatives. This pivotal role is situated at the crossroads of quantum hardware, systems engineering, and software infrastructure, ensuring that interdisciplinary teams successfully deliver cohesive quantum systems within established timelines.Key ResponsibilitiesIn this role, you will facilitate close collaboration among research scientists, hardware engineers, and control systems. As a Senior TPM, you will be responsible for planning and executing large-scale technical programs that integrate these components into deployable quantum systems.You will thrive in a dynamic deep-tech environment where many endeavors are driven by research and characterized by technical ambiguity, necessitating sound judgment, strong technical acumen, and disciplined execution.

Join Rigetti's innovative Control Systems team as a Lead Electrical Engineer, where you will be at the forefront of designing, developing, testing, and deploying advanced hardware to generate microwave pulses that control and read qubits in our state-of-the-art quantum computers. Collaborate with a talented group of embedded software engineers, mechanical engineers, and physicists to create pioneering quantum control solutions. We seek a candidate who can enhance our team's capabilities in low-noise mixed-signal board design, including the specification and design of critical circuit components like low-noise power supply rails, precise clock distribution, and high-speed transceivers.We are looking for a highly skilled Electrical Engineer with a strong history of leading cross-functional projects and achieving technical excellence in dynamic, high-growth environments. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical knowledge paired with outstanding communication and leadership abilities, translating complex concepts for varied audiences and influencing essential design and delivery decisions. This role involves fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and meticulous engineering design while mentoring team members to reach their fullest potential.

Rigetti Computing is seeking a Senior Quantum Engineer with a profound expertise in superconducting qubits to be a pivotal member of our hardware research and development team. This position is tailored for an innovative individual eager to tackle complex challenges that will significantly influence the evolution of our quantum hardware platform. Rather than merely optimizing within established parameters, you will play a key role in shaping the future roadmap. Your responsibilities will include designing, conducting, and analyzing experiments aimed at enhancing the performance and scalability of superconducting qubit systems. You will explore novel gate schemes, investigate sophisticated control protocols, and evaluate architectural concepts that could steer high-level strategic decisions. Competing against the most well-funded and established teams globally, we seek a candidate who finds this competitive environment exhilarating and motivating. In this role, you will enjoy a high level of autonomy and ownership within a collaborative environment. If you possess a robust technical hypothesis, you will be expected to rigorously validate it and support your findings with data. We prioritize strong ideas that swiftly progress through experimental validation.

Join Rigetti Computing as a Data Scientist on our Quantum Integrated Circuit Design team, where you'll be pivotal in enhancing our design, fabrication, and testing processes. You will conduct thorough analyses of extensive datasets sourced from our quantum processors and testing devices, extracting crucial empirical calibrations to refine the accuracy of our processor designs and elevate the performance of future generations. Your role will involve developing software solutions to automate these analyses, thereby accelerating our learning cycles. You will also work in close collaboration with researchers and engineers across Rigetti to optimize fabrication yield and enhance the models and systems that predict processor performance based on foundry metrology data.

Join Rigetti Computing as a Senior Quantum Engineer within our innovative quantum integrated circuit design team. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead systematic enhancements to our quantum processors through advanced modeling and design strategies. Your contributions will be vital in bringing to life the chips that form the foundation of our cutting-edge technology stack. Utilizing your specialized knowledge in circuit Quantum Electrodynamics and full-wave radio-frequency engineering, you will engage in our full-wave electromagnetic simulation workflows to accurately model superconducting circuits' performance. You will also identify and execute layout improvements to minimize loss and crosstalk, while designing and laying out microwave multi-qubit circuits for fabrication, ultimately advancing the development of next-generation quantum processors.

Join Rigetti Computing as a Lead Quantum Device Theorist and be at the forefront of enhancing the capabilities of our superconducting quantum processors. This pivotal role requires extensive knowledge in circuit QED, quantum device physics, and advanced noise modeling for quantum error correction (QEC). Collaborate intimately with our experimental teams to model processor dynamics and spearhead initiatives aimed at boosting qubit readout fidelity and quantum gate performance across our R&D platforms. This position calls for robust cross-disciplinary collaboration with experts in qubit readout, gate calibration, control systems, and superconducting circuit design. Together, you will be instrumental in driving innovations that facilitate scalable architectures, quantum advantage, and fault-tolerant error correction. We are looking for a candidate adept at navigating complex device-physics challenges in large-scale superconducting quantum processors. You will devise mitigation strategies based on first-principles modeling, including optimal Hamiltonian engineering, noise-spectral analysis, and comprehensive system-level simulations that encompass design and post-deployment characterization. This role necessitates profound expertise in circuit QED, tunable coupler architectures, multi-level system dynamics, and decoherence mechanisms, along with a proven ability to translate theoretical insights into actionable improvements in gate and readout performance. Strong teamwork across device design, calibration, and control teams is essential.

About the RoleRigetti Computing is on the lookout for a dynamic Software Infrastructure Manager to lead our dedicated team in developing and maintaining the software infrastructure that underpins our cutting-edge quantum computing platform.This position places you at the forefront of innovation, where you will oversee cloud systems, on-premises laboratory infrastructure, and semiconductor fabrication environments. Your efforts will support both internal research systems and the infrastructure that drives Rigetti’s quantum cloud platform.This is an exciting and pivotal moment for Rigetti as we shift our focus from primarily providing quantum computing as a cloud service to deploying quantum devices in external environments. This evolution necessitates a transformation of our infrastructure architecture to accommodate hybrid deployments across both cloud and on-premises settings. Concurrently, the company is enhancing its operational maturity by implementing robust operational processes, security and compliance frameworks, and increased reliability in our production systems.As the Infrastructure Manager, you will lead a small yet highly skilled team, fostering greater structure, resilience, and coordination within the infrastructure organization while ensuring our platform scales in alignment with the company's growth trajectory.Rigetti operates in a technically sophisticated environment that intertwines cloud-native systems with specialized quantum hardware and semiconductor fabrication equipment, making infrastructure management both challenging and deeply interdisciplinary.

Join Rigetti Computing as a Senior FPGA Architect, where you will be at the forefront of developing FPGA-based control hardware essential for our quantum processors. In this pivotal role, you will design innovative FPGA architectures, implement cutting-edge digital logic, and engage in close collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, including hardware, firmware, and quantum engineering experts, to create scalable, low-latency control systems that drive our advancements in quantum technology.

Join 21st Century Home Health Services (21HHS), where we embrace every patient with the empathy, compassion, and understanding we would show our own family members. As the largest home health agency in San Francisco and the fastest-growing in the Bay Area, we proudly serve over 4,000 patients across multiple counties including San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Alameda, Contra Costa, Solano, Napa, Yolo, Placer, El Dorado, and Sacramento. We are also expanding our reach into Marin and Sonoma counties.Our dedicated clinicians not only care for our patients but also support one another, achieving hospital readmission rates below 10%, significantly lower than the industry average of over 15%. We have cultivated a workplace that prioritizes employee satisfaction, earning us recognition as a 2024 Top Workplace. Our environment encourages professional growth and open communication, making 21HHS a remarkable place to advance your career.Key accomplishments include:San Francisco Chronicle Top Workplaces: Ranked 3rd among medium-sized companies and 1st among home health agencies in the Bay Area.National Recognition: Ranked 12th among medium-sized healthcare companies nationwide and 1st among home health agencies.Our commitment to quality care and workplace excellence is further validated by positive feedback from patients and employees on platforms like Yelp, Google, Glassdoor, and Indeed. By focusing on engagement and satisfaction, we attract top clinical talent and deliver outstanding health outcomes.Please note: All roles at 21HHS involve fieldwork, visiting patients in their homes.This Field Physical Therapist position is an entry-level role designed to help you develop essential clinical skills in a home health environment, while also gaining valuable insights into our operational processes. The primary focus will be on follow-up visits rather than case management, with robust support provided through training, mentorship, and professional development.Work will be supervised by a Physical Therapist Case Manager.Anticipated Coverage Area: Berkeley Area

Join Our Team as a Laborer!Essel Environmental is seeking enthusiastic and driven Laborers to become part of our dynamic team in the Berkeley, CA area. This role is ideal for individuals who are eager to make a meaningful contribution to a variety of construction and environmental projects while acquiring invaluable hands-on experience in the field.As a Laborer, you will engage in diverse tasks, assisting skilled tradespeople and ensuring that projects run smoothly and safely. This is a fantastic opportunity for those looking to grow their skills in a supportive environment.How to Apply: Get started by downloading the Essel Talent App:iOS (App Store) - Download Essel TalentAndroid (Google Play) - Download Essel TalentOnce registered, explore available projects in the app and a recruiter will reach out with more details.

At Rigetti Computing, we are on a mission to create the most powerful computers in the world to tackle the most pressing challenges facing humanity. Our talented teams combine expertise in quantum physics, engineering, fabrication, software, and operations, and nurturing technical talent is vital to our success. We are seeking a motivated Junior Recruiter to enhance our recruiting operations with a focus on University and Early Career hiring initiatives. This position is ideal for an individual who excels in structured environments, enjoys collaborating with highly technical teams, and is eager to learn and develop in a specialized field. The role will involve occasional travel to engage with universities, attend career fairs, and participate in early-career recruiting events that align with Rigetti's technical hiring objectives. Position OverviewThis position emphasizes dependable execution, operational excellence, and professional growth. You will work under the mentorship of senior recruiters and organizational leaders while independently managing defined recruiting tasks and processes, with the opportunity for expanded responsibilities over time. Attention to detail, strong communication skills, and a growing understanding of Rigetti’s technical domains will be essential for success. Initially, this role will involve hands-on support for scheduling, Applicant Tracking System (ATS) management, and recruiting coordination. As you gain experience, you will take on greater responsibilities within our University and Early Career recruiting programs, including internships and new graduate hires in alignment with Rigetti’s long-term talent strategy. As you progress, there will be an expectation to develop foundational sourcing skills, contributing to candidate identification, outreach, and pipeline development for technical positions.

Company OverviewTerranova is at the forefront of innovation, supported by prominent investors in climate solutions and American entrepreneurship. We are dedicated to creating intelligent robotic systems that actively terraform our planet—enhancing land, revitalizing wetlands, and safeguarding essential infrastructure against floods and rising sea levels.Our vision is to protect the built environment, foster new habitats, and herald a future of abundance. Our initiatives bolster climate resilience, disaster recovery, and defense mechanisms across the United States and beyond.We are in search of passionate individuals to join our elite team, working on groundbreaking, tangible projects that can transform civilization. If you aspire to make a significant impact on the world, this is your opportunity.Internship OverviewAs a Computer Engineering Intern, you will become an integral part of our dynamic engineering team. We are looking for a candidate with a deep passion for technology and a strong grasp of design and analytical skills while maintaining a holistic understanding across electrical, embedded, and control systems. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, taking ownership of projects from start to finish and developing robust machines suited for real-world applications.You will spearhead projects from conception to field deployment: designing, analyzing, fabricating, and testing large-scale robotic systems designed for the harshest conditions on Earth. Be prepared for hands-on work, spending extended hours both in the factory and in the field, collaborating closely with technicians and operators.

Rational Dynamics creates custom AI reasoning systems for complex cognitive work. The company partners with institutional asset owners to build benchmark datasets that reflect real-world knowledge challenges. Their advanced models are validated for effectiveness, supporting clients through tailored application services. Founded by the team behind Voleon, Rational Dynamics blends deep research roots with a data-driven approach and operates as an early-stage startup. The team brings together expertise in AI, machine learning, statistics, and systems engineering. Collaboration is central, and technical rigor and creative problem-solving are core values. Role overview This is the first IT Engineer position at Rational Dynamics, based in Berkeley, CA. The role centers on designing and building an internal IT framework that meets strict compliance standards while supporting the company’s operational needs. The IT Engineer will work closely with leaders in engineering, compliance, HR, and other areas to establish best practices for protecting company and client data and enabling team productivity. Main responsibilities Develop and oversee the company’s IT infrastructure, including device management, SaaS applications, identity management, and integrations. Serve as the primary IT engineer across these areas. Design and implement secure-by-default systems, with a focus on identity and access management, endpoint security, and networking fundamentals. Proactively identify and address vulnerabilities. Lead internal SOC2 compliance efforts and manage security and auditing processes. Ensure new employees are fully set up and supported from their first day.

About ValencyAt Valency Systems, we're a passionate and agile team of engineers, scientists, and researchers dedicated to pioneering the future of research in the agentic era. Our base in Berkeley, California, serves as the heart of our innovative endeavors.If you’re enthusiastic about open science, expediting research, and leveraging AI for groundbreaking discoveries, we invite you to be part of our transformative journey.We embrace a hybrid work model, convening in our office three days a week while offering flexible remote work options for two days.The PositionAs the Head of Research, you will hold a pivotal role in shaping our research agenda and influencing product development. This position reports directly to the CEO and requires a PhD or advanced degree in Computer Science, Statistics, or a related domain.You will engage hands-on with engineering and product teams to ensure that we address the right challenges before embarking on development, making your mark in a fast-paced environment where technical research drives immediate impact.What You'll DoLead the Research DirectionFormulate the research roadmap, prioritizing initiatives that minimize technical risks and enhance delivery speed.Proactively identify potential challenges before they escalate, validating strategies ahead of the engineering team to uncover unknowns early.Develop scalable research practices and standards as the team expands.Make Significant Technical ContributionsUtilize your expertise in graph databases, algorithms, and recommendation systems to solve intricate data representation and retrieval issues.Facilitate measurable enhancements in system efficiency and operational costs through research-driven optimizations.Apply your knowledge in large-scale machine learning systems to boost model performance and operational efficiency.Foster Cross-Functional CollaborationEstablish a strong partnership with the Heads of Engineering and Science, ensuring tight collaboration rather than merely hand-offs.Align closely with product and customer-facing teams to uphold methodological rigor in all research outputs.

Speechify is looking for a Software Engineer to join the Platform team onsite in Berkeley, CA. The focus of this role is to build and improve software that makes written content easier to access, directly supporting Speechify’s mission to help people interact with information through technology. Responsibilities Develop and enhance platform features that power Speechify’s products Work closely with colleagues in the Berkeley office to address technical challenges Share ideas and contribute code to projects that improve accessibility and the overall user experience Work Environment This is an onsite position in Berkeley, CA. The team emphasizes creativity and collaboration, working together to advance both technology and accessibility for users.

At Aircapture, we are committed to revolutionizing the circular carbon economy to tackle what we consider to be the defining challenge of our time: the climate crisis. Our mission is to provide commercial and industrial customers with sustainably captured CO2 from our atmosphere, striving to create a positive impact on the environment, economy, and society. We prioritize building a diverse team that embodies a wide range of perspectives, including but not limited to thought, education, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation, to achieve our ambitious goals. We appreciate your interest in joining us. As a Senior Electrical Engineer, you will play a vital role in the development and installation of our Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems. Your expertise will guide the conceptualization, design, and manufacturing processes as we collectively work towards mitigating climate change. If you are eager to make a significant impact in a pioneering climate technology startup, this position is perfect for you!

Join Aircapture, where we are pioneering innovative technology to tackle what we consider the most urgent challenge of our time: the climate crisis. Our mission involves providing commercial and industrial clients with clean CO2 captured from the atmosphere, significantly enhancing our environment, economy, and quality of life. We are committed to fostering a diverse team representing various backgrounds—thought, education, gender, ethnicity, age, and sexual orientation—to achieve our ambitious goals. Thank you for considering becoming part of our team. As a Senior Mechanical Engineer at Aircapture, you will leverage your proficiency in gas flow management and dynamic sealing to lead the design of our cutting-edge Direct Air Capture (DAC) systems. This position is based on-site at our development and production facility in Berkeley, California. If you are passionate about making a significant impact at a transformative climate technology startup, this opportunity is for you!

Join Atom Computing as a Quantum Software Engineer, specializing in QCVV (Quantum Computing Value Verification). In this role, you will contribute to the development and optimization of quantum software solutions, leveraging cutting-edge technology to enhance performance and reliability. You will collaborate with a dynamic team of experts in quantum computing, driving innovative projects that push the boundaries of what is possible in the field.