# Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM)

**Company:** [Rigetti Computing](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/rigetti-computing)
**Location:** Berkeley, CA
**Role:** Technical Program Management
**Salary:** $160k – $190k/yr
**Experience:** 7+ years
**Skills:** Technical Program Management, Systems Engineering, Hardware-Software Integration, Risk Management, Agile, Quantum Computing, Semiconductors, Roadmapping, Stakeholder Management
**Posted:** 2026-03-19

> 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.

## Job Description

## 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.

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