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Rigetti ComputingRigetti ComputingBerkeley, CA

Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM)

Senior Technical Program Manager driving execution of complex multidisciplinary programs integrating quantum hardware, cryogenic systems, control electronics, and software at Rigetti Computing. Requires 7+ years TPM or systems engineering experience in ambiguous, research-driven deep-tech environments.

160k – 190k
Hybrid7+ YOETechnical Program Management

About the role

Program Leadership

  • Own the end-to-end delivery of complex technical programs at the system level.
  • Build and maintain program roadmaps, milestones, and integration schedules for quantum system releases.
  • Drive execution across multiple engineering teams while maintaining alignment with company priorities.

Cross-Functional Execution

  • Coordinate work between teams, including quantum device & fabrication, cryogenic, control hardware and software.
  • Manage dependencies and integration across the quantum computing stack.

Systems Integration

  • Lead cross-team integration planning for new quantum processor generations and system deployments.
  • Ensure alignment between research milestones and engineering deliverables.
  • Track readiness across hardware, firmware, and software layers.

Risk & Decision Management

  • Identify technical, schedule, and operational risks early.
  • Facilitate data-driven decisions with engineering leadership.
  • Drive resolution of cross-team blockers and competing priorities.

Operational Excellence

  • Establish scalable program management practices for deep-tech R&D.
  • Improve engineering planning, milestone tracking, and program reporting.
  • Support leadership with clear program visibility and status reporting.

Required Qualifications

  • 7+ years of experience in technical program management, engineering program management, or systems engineering.
  • Experience delivering complex multidisciplinary technology programs.
  • Strong understanding of hardware + software system development lifecycles.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs across multiple specialized engineering teams.
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, research-driven environments.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in quantum computing, semiconductors, advanced hardware systems, or deep-tech startups.
  • Background working with R&D organizations or research-to-product transitions.
  • Experience with large-scale system integration programs.
  • Familiarity with Agile or hybrid development models in hardware/software environments.
  • Degree in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related technical discipline.

Skills

Technical Program ManagementSystems EngineeringHardware-Software IntegrationRisk ManagementAgileQuantum ComputingSemiconductorsRoadmappingStakeholder Management
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