Software Team Lead - Quantum Technology

Software team lead required to join a growing Quantum Technology company and drive the vision and roadmap of a quantum sensing software platform, lead a cross-functional engineering team, and deliver high-quality, scalable solutions. The role involves translating customer needs into clear product requirements, coordinating with other product stakeholders, and ensuring consistent, on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Own the product vision and roadmap for a quantum sensing software platform, aligning business goals with technical feasibility.
• Lead and support a team of backend and frontend engineers, fostering collaboration and high performance.
• Work closely with a Software Architect to deliver scalable, high-quality solutions at speed.
• Operate within a tech stack including C++, Python, Qt for UI, and GitHub Actions for CI/CD.
• Coordinate with other Product Owners to manage dependencies and maintain cross-team alignment.
• Translate customer and stakeholder needs into clear requirements and a well-prioritized backlog.
• Monitor delivery, manage risks, and ensure consistent value delivery.
• Communicate priorities and results across engineering, stakeholders, and customers.

Requirements

• 5+ years in software product development, including 2+ years in a leadership or product ownership role.
• Experience leading cross-functional software teams, ideally in a startup or scale-up.
• Ability to convert business goals into technical priorities and drive end-to-end delivery.
• Strong skills in agile practices, backlog management, and stakeholder communication.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to align engineers, architects, and leadership.
• Proactive, hands-on approach suited to fast-paced environments.
• Bonus: experience with scientific software, hardware-in-the-loop systems, or semiconductor tools.

Benefits

• Competitive salary with equity.
• 30 days of vacation plus public holidays.
• Wellpass membership.
• Annual learning budget.
• Regular team events and off sites.