# Senior Process Engineer - Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) at Rigetti Quantum Computing

- Company: Rigetti Quantum Computing
- What the company does: Practical quantum computing. Delivered over the cloud. Backed by a16z and Alchemist.
- Company website: https://www.rigetti.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Fremont, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $170K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-07-09
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/rigetti/c23b1efb-102c-4487-b9d0-c714384fbd8e
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/rigetti-quantum-computing-senior-process-engineer-physical-vapor-deposition-pvd/

## About the role

Own the process health and performance of assigned PVD modules through SPC, process monitoring, and data analysis. Develop, optimize, and qualify thin-film deposition processes for superconducting resonators, signal wiring, and interconnect structures — including qualification of new equipment, materials, and process technologies.

## What they're looking for

- Exposure to quantum computing, cryogenic measurements, or superconducting device technologies
- Experience working in a startup or R&D-focused engineering environment

Tags: Engineering Modules