Quantum Product Research Lead

Quantum Machines

. Build and maintain a deep, end-to-end understanding of qubit and quantum hardware systems relevant to the initiative .

Posted 11/8/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep knowledge and hands-on experience in quantum physics and quantum computing technologies, with a strong focus on superconducting qubits and industry fabrication processes. Proven ability to translate research insights into product requirements while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

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Ph.D. In Quantum PhysicsExperimental Quantum PhysicsSuperconducting QubitsResearch Leadership ExperienceExcellent Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Quantum Computing TechnologiesHands-On Device ExperienceIndustry Fabrication ProcessesMeasurement ApproachesModellingTechnical InsightScientific AchievementExperimental ResultsTradeoff AnalysisEmerging Directions

Soft Skills

Excellent Oral CommunicationExcellent Written CommunicationStrong Organizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsTeam Collaboration

Industry Keywords

Quantum Hardware SystemsResearch Community EngagementCustomer EngagementRapidly Growing Start-Up EnvironmentComfort With Ambiguity

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build and maintain a deep, end-to-end understanding of qubit and quantum hardware systems relevant to the initiative
Build a deep, practical understanding of the physical setup and control flow needed for real device work
Develop deep knowledge of and hands-on experience with the stages of industry fabrication processes and the key parameters that govern them
Help define how measurement approaches extend and generalize as needs grow, identifying bottlenecks along the way
Translate research insights into clear product requirements and reference architectures
Work with the Product & Architecture Lead and engineering teams
Validate proposed approaches against the physics through hands-on experimentation, modelling, and direct device work
Engage with the broader research community to ground the roadmap in emerging directions
Collaborate with product, architecture, and R&D teams, as well as partners, customers, and prospects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven research leadership experience, with a track record of driving deep technical insight from first principles
Ph.D. in quantum physics or a closely related field, with required familiarity and experience in quantum computing technologies, materials and industrial fabrication processes
3+ years of experimental quantum physics and/or computing, with genuine hands-on device experience
High technical acumen and the ability to comprehend and make tradeoffs within complex systems
Comfort with ambiguity; this role is not for someone who needs a fully-formed playbook
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; excellent presentation skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills; a self-driven individual with a high level of independence and discipline
Team player with the ability to collaborate closely with other teams
Deep, hands-on experience with superconducting qubits (strong advantage)
Experience with spin qubits, in addition to superconducting (an advantage)
Track record of excellent scientific achievement, including publications and novel experimental results (an advantage)
Past experience working in a rapidly growing start-up environment (an advantage)
Willingness to travel for customer engagement