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-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates deep expertise in quantum physics and quantum computing technologies, with hands-on experience in superconducting and spin qubits. Proven ability to translate complex research insights into practical product requirements while collaborating effectively across teams.

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Ph.D. In Quantum PhysicsExperimental Quantum PhysicsSuperconducting QubitsQuantum Computing TechnologiesResearch Leadership Experience

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Hard Skills

Hands-On Device ExperienceFabrication ProcessesMeasurement ApproachesModellingTechnical Insight

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsStrong Organizational SkillsTime-Management SkillsSelf-DrivenCollaborative

Industry Keywords

Quantum Hardware SystemsResearch Community EngagementProduct RequirementsEmerging DirectionsStartup Environment

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 practical understanding of the physical setup and control flow needed for real device work
Apply knowledge of industry fabrication-process stages and the key parameters governing them
Help define how measurement approaches extend and generalize as needs grow
Identify bottlenecks in scaling measurement approaches
Translate research insights into clear product requirements and reference architectures
Work with the Product & Architecture Lead and engineering teams
Validate proposed approaches 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, R&D teams, 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
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 ability to comprehend and make tradeoffs within complex systems
Comfort with ambiguity and working without a fully-formed playbook
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
Excellent presentation skills
Strong organizational and time-management skills
Self-driven individual with a high level of independence and discipline
Ability to collaborate closely with other teams
Deep, hands-on experience with superconducting qubits (strong advantage)
Experience with spin qubits in addition to superconducting qubits (advantage)
Track record of excellent scientific achievement, including publications or novel experimental results (advantage)
Past experience working in a rapidly growing startup environment (advantage)
Willingness to travel for customer engagement

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