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Alysson Gold

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Director, Quantum Engineering at Rigetti Computing
📍 Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Alysson Gold is the Director of Quantum Engineering at Rigetti Computing, where she leads the development of scalable quantum processors. With a Ph. D. from Stanford University, she has been instrumental in projects like the Aspen-M and Ankaa-1 processors, focusing on nascent technology and complex hardware systems.

Outside of her work in quantum physics, Alysson is an avid outdoor enthusiast with a passion for endurance sports. She spends her spare time running, cycling, and backcountry skiing, embracing physical challenges and exploration in nature.

Interesting fact: Alysson was honored as an MIT EECS Rising Star for her significant contributions as a woman in electrical engineering and science.

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Experience
10 Years
Current Role
Director, Quantum Engineering
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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Quantum Architecture
Leads the development of next-generation quantum processors at Rigetti, with a specific focus on multi-chip architecture and hardware that can scale effectively.
Scalable Hardware
Her work and public talks center on the technology underpinning Rigetti's scaling strategy, such as enabling entanglement across separate silicon dies.
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Work history

9-2024
Director, Quantum Engineering
Rigetti Computing
5-2023 - 9-2024
Lead Design Engineer, Quantum Architecture
Rigetti Computing
2-2020 - 4-2023
Senior Engineering Manager, Quantum Engineering
Rigetti Computing
9-2013 - 8-2019
Research Assistant
SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
6-2016 - 9-2016
Research Intern
NVIDIA
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Education
2013 - 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Stanford University
2008 - 2013
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc)
The University of British Columbia
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