Software Group Leader

As the Software Group Leader, you will own the software strategy and development across the company. You will lead a team responsible for building the software stack that powers our trapped-ion quantum computers—from low-level control and calibration tools to simulation frameworks, diagnostic platforms, system-level orchestration, cloud service operation (QaaS) and relievable on-prem systems.

This role requires strong technical leadership, experience with complex R&D systems, and the ability to collaborate across disciplines, including hardware, system engineering, physics, and algorithms.

• Lead the design, implementation, and validation of the software stack for current and future QPU systems.
• Own the software development lifecycle—from requirement gathering and architecture to implementation, testing, release, support and upgrades.
• Build and manage a high-performing software team: recruiting, mentoring, and managing internal developers and subcontractors.
• Manage different SW subcontractors including external IT provider
• Collaborate closely with system, hardware, and algorithm teams to integrate software with ion trap control systems, FPGA/DSP hardware, and quantum algorithms.
• Define and implement development processes, tools, coding standards, CI/CD pipelines, and documentation practices.
• Contribute hands-on to codebases when needed, particularly in areas of architecture, infrastructure, and performance-critical code.
• Develop tools for system calibration, diagnostics, and performance evaluation from gate-level to circuit-level quantum operations.
• Support the development of the QPU compilers and runtime software for optimal utilization of available physical gates.
• Interface with partners and collaborators to ensure software components integrate well with higher levels of the quantum computing stack.
• Support product-related software needs such as installation scripts, remote diagnostics, upgrade mechanisms, and customer tools.
• Ensure alignment with the company’s performance, timeline, and budgetary goals.

Required:

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
• BSc or MSc in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related field from a leading institution.
• 7+ years of professional software development experience, including 3+ years managing software teams in a complex R&D or high-tech environment.
• Proven experience designing and building software for multidisciplinary systems (e.g., hardware + software integration, embedded systems, or scientific computing).
• Hands-on experience with Python (minimum 3 years).
• Experience with multi-threaded or parallel processing environments.
• Experience with modern software development practices including version control, testing, CI/CD, and agile methodologies.
• Familiarity with Linux development environments.
• Strong architectural thinking and ability to translate complex system requirements into robust, maintainable software designs.

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Preferred:

• Experience with quantum computing, scientific instrumentation, or control systems.
• Background in data analysis or signal processing.
• Previous work in startup or fast-paced R&D environments.

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• We are located at the Science Park, by the Weizmann institute.
• Close collaboration with the experimental & theoretical groups at the Weizmann Institute
• Only relevant cadidates will be contacted

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