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Parallel Systems

Senior Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

$132K - $174K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Parallel Systems is seeking a Senior Software Engineer to design, build ... Proficiency with Linux environments, low-level system interactions, and memory management. * Strong ...

City of Modesto

Senior Software Analyst

Modesto, CA

Additionally, the Senior Software Analyst will offer administrative support to the assigned manager. This role is also responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work of assigned personnel, and ...

City of Modesto

Senior Software Analyst

Modesto, CA · On-site

$100K - $128K/yr

Additionally, the Senior Software Analyst will offer administrative support to the assigned manager. This role is also responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work of assigned personnel, and ...

BigHat Biosciences

Senior Software Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$140K - $184K/yr

Senior Software Engineer Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: San Mateo, CA ... Collaborate with, and increasingly manage, the relationship with scientists and product owners to ...

BigHat

Senior Software Engineer

San Mateo, CA · On-site

$198 - $215/hr

Senior Software Engineer Department: Engineering Employment Type: Full Time Location: San Mateo, CA ... Collaborate with, and increasingly manage, the relationship with scientists and product owners to ...

Hp

Senior Software Product Manager

Palo Alto, CA · On-site

$147K - $230K/yr

Senior Software Product Manager Description - Overview HP's Personal Systems division is building a next-generation software and services ecosystem for consumer PCs, transforming the device into an ...

City of Modesto, CA

Senior Software Analyst

Modesto, CA · On-site

$100K - $128K/yr

Additionally, the Senior Software Analyst will offer administrative support to the assigned manager. This role is also responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work of assigned personnel, and ...

City of Modesto

Senior Software Analyst

Modesto, CA · On-site

$100K - $128K/yr

Additionally, the Senior Software Analyst will offer administrative support to the assigned manager. This role is also responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work of assigned personnel, and ...

City of Modesto

Senior Software Analyst

Modesto, CA

$100K - $128K/yr

Additionally, the Senior Software Analyst will offer administrative support to the assigned manager. This role is also responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work of assigned personnel, and ...

Tranzeal, Inc.

.Net Senior Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$132K - $174K/yr

Senior Software Engineer BaaS Team Role Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated ... Collaborate with product managers, architects, and other engineering teams to define technical ...

City of Modesto

Senior Software Analyst

Modesto, CA · On-site

$100K - $128K/yr

Additionally, the Senior Software Analyst will offer administrative support to the assigned manager. This role is also responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work of assigned personnel, and ...

City of Modesto

Senior Software Analyst

Modesto, CA · On-site

$100K - $128K/yr

Additionally, the Senior Software Analyst will offer administrative support to the assigned manager. This role is also responsible for overseeing and coordinating the work of assigned personnel, and ...

Disney Experiences

Sr Software Engineer

Glendale, CA

$135K - $181K/yr

The Senior Software Engineer will report to the Sr Manager, Technology. Please note that this role is not open to sponsorship of any kind at this time. (i.e.: OPT, H1B, TN). About the Role & Team We ...

BeeGenius

Senior Software Engineer

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$132K - $174K/yr

They are seeking a highly skilled Senior Software Engineer to join their team, responsible for ... product managers and other stakeholders to define software specifications • Write clean ...

Cesna Recruitment

Senior Software Engineer

San Diego, CA · On-site

$130K - $171K/yr

[Position] Senior Software Engineer [About Our Client] Research & Development hub for artificial ... and risk management - Experience supporting FDA submissions or audits - Bilingual in English and ...

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What does a Sr software manager do?

A Sr Software Manager oversees software development teams and projects, ensuring that all software products meet company standards and client needs. They are responsible for planning, coordinating, and guiding the work of developers, testers, and other technical staff. This role often includes setting technical direction, managing budgets and resources, and facilitating communication between stakeholders. Sr Software Managers also play a key role in mentoring team members and implementing best practices throughout the development lifecycle.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Sr software manager?

To thrive as a Sr Software Manager, you need expertise in software development, project management, and leadership, typically supported by a degree in computer science or related field and substantial industry experience. Familiarity with agile methodologies, version control systems, and enterprise software tools like JIRA or GitHub is commonly required. Strong communication, strategic thinking, and team-building abilities make someone stand out in this role. These skills are essential to effectively guide technical teams, deliver complex projects on time, and align software initiatives with organizational goals.

How does a Sr software manager balance technical leadership with people management responsibilities?

As a Sr Software Manager, you'll often find yourself juggling strategic technical decisions with the growth and well-being of your team. This balance typically involves setting technical direction, overseeing architectural decisions, and ensuring code quality, while also conducting performance reviews, mentoring team members, and facilitating career development. Effective Sr Software Managers prioritize communication, delegate technical tasks appropriately, and create a collaborative environment that fosters both innovation and professional growth. Regular alignment with other managers and stakeholders ensures project goals are met without neglecting team morale or individual development.

What is the difference between Sr Software Manager vs Software Architect?

AspectSr Software ManagerSoftware Architect
CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in CS or related field, management experienceBachelor's/Master's in CS or related field, strong technical expertise
Work EnvironmentTeam leadership, project management, cross-functional collaborationDesigning system architecture, technical strategy, high-level system planning
Employer & Industry UsageTech companies, software firms, startupsSoftware development firms, enterprise tech, product companies
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding managerial roles in software developmentUnderstanding technical design and system planning roles

The Sr Software Manager focuses on leading development teams, managing projects, and ensuring timely delivery. In contrast, a Software Architect primarily designs system architecture, sets technical standards, and guides technical strategy. Both roles require strong technical backgrounds, but their core responsibilities differ—one manages teams and projects, the other focuses on technical design and system planning.

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Senior Software Engineering Manager

Rigetti Computing

Berkeley, CA • On-site

$220K - $250K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 3 days ago

Job description

About Us

At Rigetti, our mission is to build the world’s most powerful computers to solve the world’s most challenging problems. Rigetti is a pioneer in superconducting Qubits and full stack quantum computing systems. In addition to introducing the first multi-chip quantum processor, Rigetti has led the way in software systems for quantum computing, with a distributed operating environment for hybrid quantum-classical computing, and a state-of-the-art streaming characterization and measurement development and execution platform

We are seeking a Senior Software Engineering Manager to head the team responsible for software systems that enable the creation, delivery and maintenance of Rigetti’s quantum computers. This includes systems for device design, chip fabrication workflows, physics-informed data analysis, quantum gate-design, and quantum mitigation and error correction technologies. This also includes managing the team and supporting  the development of software systems for quantum QPU and system characterization. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of state-of-the-art software engineering, hardware, and scientific computing.

Role Overview

As a Senior Software Engineering Manager, you will lead the team responsible for software platforms that enable the design, fabrication, characterization, and measurement of Rigetti's quantum systems – with a strong emphasis on integrating into the engineering process.

You will manage and develop a team of professional software engineers, and collaborate closely with quantum hardware teams, quantum control systems designers, chip designers, fabrication engineers, and algorithm researchers. You’ll be responsible for engineering and system design that spans the entire gamut of our foundry operations through the delivery of an integrated quantum computing system, and delivery of characterization and measurement software to customers.

This is a unique opportunity to build software systems critical for the design and delivery of Rigetti’s quantum computers at a time of significant organizational momentum. The ideal candidate is passionate about accelerating our hardware development flywheel and can empower technical teams in complex scientific environments while creating structure, accountability, prioritization, and long-term sustainability.

Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Organizational Development

  • Lead and mentor a cross-functional software engineering team spanning scientific tooling, analytics infrastructure, and fabrication-support systems.

  • Create stronger operational rigor around prioritization, execution, accountability, and project delivery.

  • Provide coaching, growth support, feedback, and career development for engineers across varying levels of seniority.

  • Help establish healthy engineering culture, team norms, and stronger collaboration practices.

  • Serve as a day-to-day thought partner to the VP of Software Engineering while helping create additional leadership bandwidth across the organization.

  • Participate in hiring and team scaling efforts as the organization grows.

Technical & Engineering Leadership

  • Partner closely with engineers to drive execution across scientific computing, fabrication tooling, analytics systems, and workflow automation.

  • Support development of internal tooling and data systems that connect design, fabrication, and device performance workflows.

  • Help modernize and operationalize internal tooling that has historically evolved organically through research and prototyping efforts.

  • Drive better long-term ownership, maintainability, and lifecycle planning for internally developed systems and infrastructure.

  • Help evolve engineering infrastructure and validation frameworks that improve scalability, reproducibility, and operational reliability across hardware development environments.

  • Support technical decision-making, architecture discussions, and engineering prioritization while remaining hands-on enough to engage credibly with the team.

  • Contribute technically when appropriate, particularly around debugging, architecture reviews, infrastructure improvements, or smaller engineering initiatives.

Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Work closely with quantum engineers, physicists, fabrication engineers, and hardware teams to understand operational pain points and evolving workflow requirements.

  • Help balance competing stakeholder requests while improving prioritization discipline and long-term planning.

  • Partner with fabrication teams as Rigetti continues evolving manufacturing and foundry operations across Berkeley and Fremont.

  • Support systems that connect experimental data, fabrication workflows, characterization tooling, and engineering analytics into scalable internal platforms.

Operational & Strategic Impact

  • Help transition the team from highly reactive support work toward more proactive engineering planning and scalable systems development.

  • Improve processes around technical debt management, prototype ownership, platform sustainability, and operational support models.

  • Create better visibility into engineering priorities, roadmap tradeoffs, and team capacity.

  • Support ongoing evolution of Rigetti’s scientific and engineering software ecosystem as the company scales hardware development efforts.

  • Oversee the development, and architecture of data platforms and modeling tools that combine design files, fabrication process data, and device performance metrics.

  • Empower the development and support for tools for design rule checking (DRC), layout-vs-schematic (LVS) checks, and process-aware design verification for quantum devices.

Qualifications

  • BS or equivalent degree in Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, or related field; MS or PhD a plus.

  • 7+ years of software engineering experience, including 2+ years in a people leadership role, whether formal management or equivalent tech lead capacity

  • Demonstrated experience building data systems, ideally in scientific computing or physics-informed models.

  • Demonstrated experience with software systems managing large datasets, metadata, and scalable data pipelines.

  • Experience with streaming architectures and tools (e.g., Kafka, Kinesis, Spark Streaming).

  • Proficiency in Python; familiarity with JavaScript or TypeScript. Comfort in a scientific computing environment is strongly valued.

  • Proficiency with AWS for development and production deployment and distributed computing.

  • People leadership ability, including coaching, performance management, and building team culture, whether formal management experience or demonstrated informal leadership.

  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; ability to represent the team's capacity and push back constructively on internal customer requests.

  • Hands-on technical ability; should be capable of making code contributions on an as-needed basis, even if day-to-day focus is leadership.

Nice-to-Have

  • Knowledge of quantum device physics, such as superconducting qubits, trapped ions, photonics, or quantum information science.

  • Knowledge of quantum control systems and low-level hardware/software interfaces, including cryogenic hardware, RF electronics, and qubit calibration.

  • Familiarity with fabrication processes in semiconductor, quantum, or other hardware/lab-based environments.

  • Familiarity with EDA tools, process design kits (PDKs), and chip layout software such as KLayout or Cadence.

  • Experience with scientific computing platforms, simulation tools, and scientific computing libraries/tools such as NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch, etc.

  • Experience applying machine learning to scientific, operational, or hardware systems for prediction, optimization, or anomaly detection.

  • Experience with compiled languages such as Go or Rust.

Base Salary
Rigetti complies with all local and state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, and geographic location. Rigetti offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, equity, medical, dental and vision for employees as well as a 401(k) plan, a paid parental leave program, rejuvenation days, and a vacation policy that aligns with local regulations and industry standards.

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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