Director of Open-Source Software (Quantum Computing)

Location: College Park, Maryland, US; hybrid

Salary: $240,000–$270,000 per year, depending on experience

Company

hirify.global develops quantum error correction technology and partners with quantum hardware providers, government agencies, national laboratories, and research institutions to advance fault-tolerant quantum computing.

What you will do

• Set the direction for hirify.global’s open-source software strategy and identify components for community use.
• Lead the teams developing Delta­kit, including analysis tools, simulators, visualizers, and core components.
• Shape product priorities in collaboration with the product team and align open-source work with the business model.
• Support internal developers and engage with the global developer community.
• Identify opportunities to expand access to software across the quantum computing ecosystem.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading large, high-impact open-source projects with significant technical or scientific complexity.
• Strong software development skills in Python and C++.
• Understanding of compilers, simulators, analysis tools, or programming languages.
• Experience working with developer ecosystems, ideally as an open-source maintainer.
• Strong communication and team leadership skills.
• Membership in open-source groups.

Nice to have

• Understanding of quantum computing.
• PhD in computer science or a related discipline.
• Experience organizing open-source groups.

Culture & Benefits

• Annual bonus plan, private medical insurance, life insurance, and 401(k) contributions.
• Equity participation.
• Generous paid time off and enhanced family leave.
• Diverse environment spanning software and hardware development, quantum information theory, physics, and mathematics.
• Learning events, training, and conference budgets.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and cover letter explaining the motivation for applying and relevant skills and experience.
• Applications are reviewed as they arrive, with interviews scheduled for promising candidates.