Director of Software Engineering
InfleqtionBoulder, Colorado, United States • Chicago, Illinois, United States • Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Posted September 4, 2025
175000 - 220000 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
Infleqtion, with offices in the United States, United Kingdom, and Australia, delivers high-value quantum information precisely where needed. By operating at the Edge, our software-configured, quantum-enabled products deliver unmatched levels of precision and power, generating streams of high-value information for commercial organizations, the United States, and allied governments. With 17 years of ColdQuanta's pioneering quantum research as our foundation, our hardware products and AI-powered solutions address critical market needs in positioning, navigating, and timing, global communication security and efficiency, resilient energy distribution, and accelerated quantum computing. Learn how Infleqtion is revolutionizing how we communicate, navigate, and discover at www.Infleqtion.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
Job Description
Infleqtion is seeking a Director of Software Engineering to lead the development and maintenance of the control system software for their quantum computing technology. This role involves building a team, advocating for strong engineering practices, and architecting systems for a growing team of employees. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in designing and delivering robust and scalable software services, and experience leading teams in development.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics or related field and a minimum of 8 years prior work experience
- Demonstrated success in a technical leadership role in a deep-tech startup environment
- Deep expertise in Python and at least one compiled language
- Command of systems engineering principles and their application to requirements-driven software engineering
- Extensive experience with Linux and modern containerization and virtualization technologies
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Eagerness to expand knowledge beyond core area of expertise
Benefits
- 100% company paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Short/Long Term Disability insurance programs
- Employer funded Health Savings Account
- Unlimited Paid Time Off
- Relocation assistance
- 401(k) Matching Programs
- Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Flexible Healthcare Savings Account
- Paid FMLA Leave
- Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
- Employer Assistance Program
- Student Loan Repayment
- Equal Opportunity Employer
