Quantum applications Front-End Team Leader

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.