Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech is looking for a Quantum Design Lead to lead the team responsible for the design and simulation of superconducting quantum processors. This role combines technical leadership of the design team with direct, hands-on contribution to processor architecture, simulation, and layout work. The ideal candidate has a strong background in superconducting qubits and finite-element simulation, paired with the experience to manage, prioritize, and grow a technical team. Technical Contribution: Personally contributes to designing quantum processor architectures, performing finite-element simulations to extract key device parameters, and drawing final layouts for fabrication. People Management: Manages the design team's career growth, holidays, training, onboarding, performance, and compliance with policies and protocols, in coordination with the Head of Division. Delivery Ownership: Responsible for the team's delivery of processor designs. Plans capacity, coordinates execution, and removes blockers to ensure timely and quality output. Backlog Ownership: Owns and coordinates the team's integrated backlog, consolidating the product backlog (from the PO) and the technical/R&D backlog (from the Tech Lead). Ensures priorities are balanced and actionable. Joint Prioritisation: Collaborates with the Product Owner and Tech Lead to prioritise backlog items, ensuring both product and technical needs are represented. Standards and Workflows: Defines design workflows, simulation and acquisition processes, and documentation standards within the team. Progress Reporting: Reports progress and risks to the Head of Division and Staff Engineer. Cross-Team Coordination: Coordinates with other Team Leads and departments (e.G., fabrication, characterization) to align on dependencies and shared deliverables. Prior experience leading, mentoring, or coordinating a technical team. Ph D in Physics or a related field, with a focus on superconducting qubits. Excellent communication and documentation skills.



Experience with finite-element simulations for quantum device modeling. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Programming experience (Python or other relevant languages). Familiarity with agile/backlog management practices in an R&D setting. Experience working with flux-qubits or fluxoniums. Strong expertise in microwave engineering is highly valued. Work will be primarily onsite, with possibility for remote work during the week. Diversity and Inclusion: At Qilimanjaro, inclusion and equal opportunities are part of our people-centric value. We are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to contribute, learn, and belong. Cobee adaptable compensation (transportation, meals, and childcare support) Flexible working hours You will: Get the opportunity to build something amazing and unique, something that hasn't been done before Work on ground-breaking projects and possibly solve massive challenges on a global scale Be at the intersection of research and industry, where biggest innovations happen Make an enormous impact in a dynamic scale-up rather than being a small cog in a big machine Work with super smart, knowledgeable and yet, very friendly people in Barcelona, one of the best cities in the world (picture a lot of sun, amazing food and friendly locals) Get to be part of a start-up where growth on a company and individual level is the default GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation): DATA CONTROLLER: QILIMANJARO QUANTUM TECH S. L., B67429670, Carrer de Veneçuela, 74, 08019 Barcelona (BARCELONA), Data Protection Officer: qilimanjaro@. PURPOSES: Participation in recruitment processes and reference verification. LEGAL BASIS: Implementation of pre-contractual measures. DISCLOSURES: None are anticipated. DATA RETENTION: For the duration of the selection process. RIGHTS: You may exercise your rights of access, rectification, erasure, restriction, and data portability with the data controller. In case of any disputes, you may contact the AEPD (). #J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Quantum Design Team Lead (Barcelona)
🏢 Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech
📍 Barcelona