Director, Global Quantum System Deployment

rigetti· Hardware Engineering
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📍 Berkeley, CA or Fremont, CAFull time💰 USD 240K–275K

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About the Role

Rigetti Computing is seeking a Director of Quantum System Deployment & Field Engineering to lead the global deployment, integration, commissioning, and lifecycle support of our on-premise quantum computing systems.

In this role, you will build and lead Rigetti's Field Engineering organization, ensuring the successful delivery of complete quantum systems - from factory acceptance through customer installation, commissioning, acceptance, and operational handoff. You will develop the people, processes, and operational standards required to scale commercial deployments worldwide.

Working across Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Quantum Engineering, Software, and Program Management, you will ensure every deployed system meets Rigetti's standards for performance, reliability, and customer success.

What You'll Do

  • Build, lead, and scale Rigetti's global Field Engineering organization.

  • Own the end-to-end deployment of on-premise quantum computing systems, including site readiness, installation, system integration, commissioning, customer acceptance, and operational handoff.

  • Lead deployment of complex systems, including superconducting quantum processors, dilution refrigerators, RF/microwave hardware, control electronics, networking, and supporting infrastructure.

  • Serve as the senior technical escalation point during customer deployments and field operations.

  • Establish deployment processes, field engineering standards, training, documentation, and operational metrics.

  • Partner cross-functionally with Hardware Engineering, Manufacturing, Software, Program Management, and Customer Success to improve deployment readiness, reliability, and customer experience.

  • Drive continuous improvements in deployment efficiency, serviceability, and lifecycle support.

What We're Looking For

  • Master's degree in Physics, Engineering, or a related technical field (Ph.D. preferred).

  • 10+ years of experience deploying, integrating, or supporting complex hardware systems.

  • 3+ years of people management experience.

  • Strong systems engineering background integrating mechanical, electrical, software, networking, and controls systems.

  • Experience with one or more of the following:

  • Quantum computing

  • Cryogenic systems

  • RF/microwave systems

  • Semiconductor equipment

  • Scientific instrumentation

  • Excellent customer-facing leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

  • Willingness to travel globally (approximately 30–40%).

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with superconducting quantum computing or dilution refrigerator systems.

  • Experience supporting enterprise, government, or national laboratory customers.

  • Experience building and scaling field engineering organizations.

  • Familiarity with Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and product lifecycle support.

As engineering leaders, we value diversity and are committed to building a culture of inclusion to attract and engage innovative thinkers. Our technology, meant to serve all of humanity, cannot succeed if those who built it do not mirror the diversity of the communities we serve. Applications from women, minorities, and other under-represented groups are encouraged.

About Rigetti
Rigetti Computing is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing. The company has operated quantum computers over the cloud since 2017 and serves global enterprise, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The company’s proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides ultra-low latency integration with public and private clouds for high-performance practical quantum computing. Rigetti has developed the industry’s first multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. The company designs and manufactures its chips in-house at Fab-1, the industry’s first dedicated and integrated quantum device manufacturing facility. Rigetti was founded in 2013 and today employs more than 150 people with offices in the United States, U.K., and Australia. Learn more at www.rigetti.com.

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Rigetti is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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The listed salary for this Director, Global Quantum System Deployment position at rigetti is USD 240K–275K. This is an Full time role.
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This Director, Global Quantum System Deployment role at rigetti is based in Berkeley, CA or Fremont, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Director, Global Quantum System Deployment role at rigetti full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Director, Global Quantum System Deployment role in the Hardware Engineering department at rigetti.
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