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.