We are scientists,
engineers, builders,
and visionaries
Our Vision
We believe that quantum computing will fundamentally change the world for the better and will affect nearly every industry over the coming decades.
We will become the world's leading quantum computing platform, to enable the pursuit of quantum advantage by scientists and researchers around the world.
We’re looking for the most brilliant and creative people in the world to join us in our mission.
If you have a good heart, a strong mind and an ability to thrive in a rigorous environment, then talk to us.
Our Values
Growth mindset - We seek opportunities to grow by striving wholeheartedly to accomplish our mission.
Grit - Passion x Perseverance. We are earnest, dedicated, and focused.
Lightness and joy - We enjoy our work and celebrate successes.
Humility, vulnerability, and compassion - The only limitation to growth is the extent of our willingness to take risks, to be wrong, and to learn.
Systematic, conscientious, rigorous - In everything we do, we create a platform for our sustainable success.
Job listings
See our current positions and apply here.
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Director of Infrastructure, Quantum Cloud
Information Technology / IT, Full-time in Berkeley, CA
Read MoreAs the Director, you will lead the Cloud Infrastructure and IT team in the next phase of the Rigetti’s growth. Your team will be critical to the success of our Quantum Cloud Services (QCS) strategy and continuous deployment.We’re looking for an expert and leader in Cloud Infrastructure that combines technical breadth and depth with strong management chops and take our current cloud platform to the next level -- give our customers the most reliable, most available, most secure, and most cost-effective Quantum Cloud Compute platform on the planet!The is a hands-on role and a great opportunity for an emerging or experienced leader to part of the next big Quantum Cloud Compute industry. -
Electron Beam Lithography Engineer - Fabrication
Fabrication, Full-time in Fremont, CA
Read MoreThe Electron Beam Lithography Engineer at Rigetti Fab-1 will develop and carry out electron-beam lithography processes for fabrication of novel quantum bit devices.Rigetti Computing is building the world’s most powerful computers to help solve humanity’s most pressing and important problems. These systems will perform computations that today’s fastest supercomputers are incapable of— unlocking entirely new classes of problems and offering a direct path to solutions. We are scientists, engineers, builders, and visionaries. We believe quantum computing is going to significantly affect health care, how we treat disease, how we generate energy, and how we feed humanity. Rigetti is the only company deploying full-stack solutions for hybrid classical/quantum computing. Our 19-qubit quantum computer is available online through our Forest platform, and the first commercially useful applications are already under exploration. -
Infrastructure Engineer
Information Technology / IT, Full-time in Berkeley, CA
Read MoreThe Infrastructure Engineer will be responsible for building, upgrading, and operating Rigetti’s core server infrastructure. As a member of the Infrastructure team, you will be responsible for the vital systems that power all aspects of our business. This is a role for the highly-skilled and experienced IT/technology generalist.Rigetti Computing is building the world’s most powerful computers to help solve humanity’s most pressing and important problems. These systems will perform computations that today’s fastest supercomputers are incapable of— unlocking entirely new classes of problems and offering a direct path to solutions. We are scientists, engineers, builders, and visionaries. We believe quantum computing is going to significantly affect health care, how we treat disease, how we generate energy, and how we feed humanity. Rigetti is the only company deploying full-stack solutions for hybrid classical/quantum computing. Our 19-qubit quantum computer is available online through our Forest platform, and the first commercially useful applications are already under exploration. -
Senior Integration Engineer
Fabrication, Full-time in Fremont, CA
Read MoreAs Quantum IC Process Integration Engineer at Rigetti Computing, you will work on the team that develops and improves the end-to-end design and fabrication process for manufacturing superconducting quantum circuits in our Fab-1 facility. With your physics background, you provide expertise on how process and materials decisions will affect qubit performance and functionality. Working with collaborators in hardware, quantum engineering, and chip design, you plan and execute experiments to answer key fab R&D questions.This is an interdisciplinary role that requires interaction with scientists and engineers across the company, and fluency in a variety of technical topics ranging from circuit quantum electrodynamics to semiconductor manufacturing.Rigetti Computing is building the world’s most powerful computers to help solve humanity’s most pressing and important problems. These systems will perform computations that today’s fastest supercomputers are incapable of— unlocking entirely new classes of problems and offering a direct path to solutions. We are scientists, engineers, builders, and visionaries. We believe quantum computing is going to significantly affect health care, how we treat disease, how we generate energy, and how we feed humanity. Rigetti is the only company deploying full-stack solutions for hybrid classical/quantum computing. Our 19-qubit quantum computer is available online through our Forest platform, and the first commercially useful applications are already under exploration. -
Senior Software Engineer
Software Engineering, Full-time in Berkeley, CA
Read MoreAs Senior Software Engineer working at Rigetti you will be responsible for building and maintaining the software that will unlock the potential of quantum computing. Working closely with our team of talented software engineers and physicists you will play a direct role in improving and scaling Rigetti’s quantum computers.Rigetti Computing is building the world’s most powerful computers to help solve humanity’s most pressing and important problems. These systems will perform computations that today’s fastest supercomputers are incapable of— unlocking entirely new classes of problems and offering a direct path to solutions. We are scientists, engineers, builders, and visionaries. We believe quantum computing is going to significantly affect health care, how we treat disease, how we generate energy, and how we feed humanity. Rigetti is the only company deploying full-stack solutions for hybrid classical/quantum computing. Our quantum computer is available online through our Forest platform, and the first commercially useful applications are already under exploration. As a part of our team, you will help deploy, maintain, and scale our quantum processing system for production. -
Systems Engineer - Technical Operations
Engineering Operations, Full-time in Berkeley, CA
Read MoreThe Technical Operations Team (TechOps) at Rigetti Computing is responsible for developing the world's most advanced automated monitoring and control systems for remote management of dilution refrigeration, controls electronics and facilities of Rigetti’s Quantum Cloud Services.As a team member, you will be part of a diverse group of technical operations engineers, distinguished scientists, and design experts, and uniquely positioned to work on infrastructure and dilution refrigeration systems. In this role, you will transform our R&D lab into a completely automated, industrial production-ready monitoring and control systems environment enabling the operation of quantum computing hardware in a style compatible with classical data center hardware.
Employee benefits
We care about our people and their people. We balance focus and hard work with a holistic approach to supporting passions, wellness, and personal growth.
Healthcare
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage for our employees and their families. We cover 98% and 95% of employees' and dependents' premiums respectively.
Equity
Every full time employee at Rigetti receives an option grant in the company, giving everyone an opportunity to share in our long term success
Time away
We have a flexible vacation policy, plus generous parental and military leave. We believe in giving our employees an opportunity to reflect, truly unplug and connect with what matters most to each of us.
JQE program
Our Junior Quantum Engineering
Program is designed to support our
early career engineers and technicians
across the stack through mentorship,
ongoing education, and a capstone
project. Our summer intern applications
are closed, and will reopen Fall 2019.
What people have said about the JQE program.
Deanna Abrams
"I love being a JQE at Rigetti. Having the opportunity to do work with intelligent and kind people, and to feel that I'm meaningfully contributing to such an exciting project, is a dream come true."
Chloe Song
"The JQE Program has been an incredible opportunity for me to try new things and expand my skill set as an engineer. Not only am I provided with invaluable training and support from my colleagues, but also the opportunity to be a direct contributor to important projects."
Yuvraj Mohan
"Working at Rigetti has given me the opportunity to work towards building a full-stack quantum computing system. This is an experience I simply couldn’t have gotten anywhere else!"