Chief Platform Architect - 801

Quantinuum
United States
Last month
US$208,000 – US$260,000 pa

Salary

US$208,000 – US$260,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Director
Education
Degree
Posted
20 Apr 2026 (Last month)
We are seeking anChief Platform Architect in our CO, MN, or UK locations. As theChief Platform Architect for the Quantum Software Developer Platform, you will act as the technical authority for the design Quantinuum’s developer platform: access portals for quantum computers, hybrid work-flow orchestration, tooling access, documentation, and security. You will work with other leaders on hardware-software co-design efforts, ensuring our platform is scalable and enabling of our quantum processors. You will mentor senior engineers, ensure excellent coding standards, and help define and execute on the technical roadmap to translate business needs into robust, production-ready systems. We are seeking anChief Platform Architect in our CO, MN, or UK locations. As theChief Platform Architect for the Quantum Software Developer Platform, you will act as the technical authority for the design Quantinuum’s developer platform: access portals for quantum computers, hybrid work-flow orchestration, tooling access, documentation, and security. You will work with other leaders on hardware-software co-design efforts, ensuring our platform is scalable and enabling of our quantum processors. You will mentor senior engineers, ensure excellent coding standards, and help define and execute on the technical roadmap to translate business needs into robust, production-ready systems.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own the design and specifications of a high-performance developer platform.
  • Refine quantum computer access API and web portal architecture for performance, scalability and multi-region operation
  • Transform web portal into an application development and delivery framework by leveraging cloud-based hybrid workflow engine and reusable quantum/classical application components
  • Define standard interfaces for hosting application components and building applications by both internal and external developers
  • Ensure the security and reliability of the platform as it scales up
  • Deliver customizable cloud-based hybrid applications to end users
  • Work across the business to help define and maintain the technology roadmap, translating business goals into technical requirements and evaluating new technologies.
  • Foster a culture of excellence by establishing best coding practices, performing architectural reviews, and mentoring senior software engineers.
  • YOU MUST HAVE:

  • 15-20 years in software engineering, with at least 3-5+ years in a senior architect or lead role, specifically within developer platforms.
  • WE VALUE:

  • Deep knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and cloud-native solutions.
  • Expertise in CI/CD pipeline design, developer portals (e.g., Backstage), and observability tools.
  • Demonstrated success in designing large-scale software systems
  • Proven ability to lead architectural work for large-scale projects and influence teams without direct authority.
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s or PhD preferred.
    Preferred Qualifications
  • Prior experience in the design and architecture of developer platforms
  • Experience in building platform engineering teams from the ground up.
  • Background in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE).
  • Record of publication or patents in quantum computing.
  • We are seeking an Chief Platform Architect in our CO, MN, or UK locations. As the Chief Platform Architect for the Quantum Software Developer Platform, you will act as the technical authority for the design Quantinuum’s developer platform: access portals for quantum computers, hybrid work-flow orchestration, tooling access, documentation, and security. You will work with other leaders on hardware-software co-design efforts, ensuring our platform is scalable and enabling of our quantum processors. You will mentor senior engineers, ensure excellent coding standards, and help define and execute on the technical roadmap to translate business needs into robust, production-ready systems. Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution. By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.What’s in it for you?A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing workFlexible work scheduleEmployer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance401(k) match for student loan repayment benefitEquity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick timePaid parental leaveEmployee discounts Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company’s quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum’s over 650 employees, including 400+ scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution. By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries. By joining Quantinuum, you’ll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible. What’s in it for you? A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work Flexible work schedule Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit Equity, 401k retirement savings plan + 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation + sick time Paid parental leave Employee discounts Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal

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