Field Engineer: Cryogenics & RF Hardware
rigetti· QPU Engineering Operations
About this role
About Rigetti
Rigetti Computing is building the world’s most powerful computers to help solve humanity’s most pressing problems. Our quantum computing technology has the potential to transform nearly every industry over the coming decades. As a public company with deep roots in research and engineering, we are expanding our Engineering Operations team to support rapid advances in quantum hardware.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cryogenics and RF Field Engineer to support Rigetti systems deployed at customer facilities around the world. This is a hands-on, operations-focused role that travels to customer sites globally, working closely with both Rigetti teams and customer stakeholders in a highly collaborative, research-driven environment. The role is not tied to a single site — you'll be deployed to wherever Rigetti systems are installed, with assignments varying in length and location based on program needs.
In this role, you will work closely with physicists, engineers, and technicians to operate, maintain, and troubleshoot advanced RF and cryogenic systems that enable next-generation quantum processors. You will be responsible for ensuring reliable system performance in a production-like environment, including direct ownership of cryogenic infrastructure, RF hardware validation, and rapid debugging of complex, cross-disciplinary issues spanning RF, vacuum, cryogenics, and electronics.
The ideal candidate brings deep laboratory experience with R&D hardware, has worked in customer-facing or field-deployed environments, is comfortable with international travel and working across time zones and cultures, and has direct hands-on experience operating and debugging dilution refrigerators.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Field Engineer: Cryogenics & RF Hardware role at rigetti?
The listed salary for this Field Engineer: Cryogenics & RF Hardware position at rigetti is USD 115K–140K. This is an Full time role.
Where is the Field Engineer: Cryogenics & RF Hardware position at rigetti located?
This Field Engineer: Cryogenics & RF Hardware role at rigetti is based in Berkeley, CA or Fremont, CA. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Field Engineer: Cryogenics & RF Hardware role at rigetti full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Field Engineer: Cryogenics & RF Hardware role in the QPU Engineering Operations department at rigetti.
Which team or department does the Field Engineer: Cryogenics & RF Hardware at rigetti belong to?
This Field Engineer: Cryogenics & RF Hardware position is part of the QPU Engineering Operations department at rigetti. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Field Engineer: Cryogenics & RF Hardware position at rigetti?
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When was the Field Engineer: Cryogenics & RF Hardware job at rigetti posted?
This Field Engineer: Cryogenics & RF Hardware position at rigetti was posted on Sep 3, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Field Engineer: Cryogenics & RF Hardware
rigetti · 💰 USD 115K–140K
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