Quantum Machines is a global leader in control systems for quantum computing, a field on the verge of exponential growth.
Our innovative hardware and software mark a groundbreaking approach in quantum computer control, scaling from individual qubits to expansive arrays of thousands.
At the core of QM lies a passionate and ambitious team committed to reshaping the construction and operation of quantum computers. Our work is fueled by a deep understanding of customer needs, driving us to deliver unparalleled solutions in this revolutionary field.
We are looking for an experienced Front-End Team Leader to lead the design and development of the company’s user-facing software systems. This is a unique opportunity to combine hands-on technical leadership with people leadership, working closely with product, UX, and backend teams to build sophisticated, high-impact user interfaces for cutting-edge quantum computing platforms.
Join us in this exciting journey to redefine the future of quantum computing.
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor a global team of front-end engineers, fostering technical excellence and growth.
- Own the front-end architecture and technical vision of complex web applications.
- Design and implement scalable, high-performance, and maintainable UI solutions.
- Collaborate closely with backend, product, UX, and system engineers to deliver end-to-end features which are perfectly adapted to the needs of the Quantum Computing audience.
- Drive best practices in code quality, testing, performance, and accessibility.
- Take part in hands-on development alongside the team.
- Lead design reviews, code reviews, and technical decision-making.
- Execute in a fast-paced, evolving environment with high technical complexity.
Requirements:
Requirements
- 7+ years of professional front-end development experience.
- 2+ years of experience leading or mentoring front-end engineers (team lead / tech lead).
- Strong expertise in modern JavaScript/TypeScript.
- Solid experience with modern front-end frameworks (React – must; Angular/Vue – advantage).
- Deep understanding of front-end architecture, state management, and component-based design.
- Experience building complex applications and interactive UIs.
- Proven experience with code reviews, testing strategies, and CI/CD methodology.
- Strong focus on clean, maintainable, and scalable code.
- Experience working closely with backend APIs (REST / gRPC / WebSockets).
- Familiarity with UX principles and collaboration with designers.
- Strong engineering mindset with a can-do attitude.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Ability to execute under uncertainty in a dynamic, high-tech environment.
- Enjoy working in a cross-geography, multi-site environment.
- Excellent verbal and written skills in English.
Advantages
- Experience with performance optimization and large-scale front-end applications.
- Experience with visualization libraries (e.g., D3, Canvas, WebGL).
- Experience in complex B2B or deep-tech products.
- Familiarity with Python or backend technologies.
- Background in systems with real-time data or hardware interaction.