IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ's computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution.
We are looking for a technical, user-focused, and independent Product Management Director to build critical pieces of our quantum computing portfolio. As a Product Management Director within IonQ's Quantum Computing Division, you'll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world's best quantum computers to solve the world's most complex problems.
In this role, you will work with customers, external partners, and internal collaborators across Product, Engineering, R&D, Sales, Marketing, and more to establish a vision, identify and prioritize requirements, set product roadmaps and inform go-to-market strategies. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the trajectory of IonQ and the quantum computing industry at large.
We need a self-starting leader to help us continue to move quantum out of the lab and into the world of scientific and commercial utility. This means strength and depth in both technical and business topics, constant curiosity and intellectual humility, and the ability to easily and effectively communicate and collaborate with a broad variety of internal and external stakeholders.
If you're passionate about emerging technologies and excited about the opportunity to make a significant impact on the trajectory of IonQ and the quantum computing industry at large, we'd love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Understand The Market: work internally and externally to build and communicate a strong point of view about our customers and their needs, and the ability for IonQ's and competitors' solutions to deliver on those needs.
- Understand our Technology: immerse yourself in IonQ's technology, engineering processes and R&D roadmap, understanding the challenges and considerations that inform key design decisions, tradeoffs and our ability to deliver for customers.
- Define and Align: build strong relationships with engineering to champion user and business needs in clearly-communicated roadmaps, requirements and priorities. Collaborate with delivery teams to manage tradeoffs and adjust the plan as we learn.
- Deliver: Lead cross-functional efforts to define product value proposition, positioning and go-to-market strategy, and contribute to its realization across Sales, Product Marketing, Customer Success, and more. Help drive teams ship this vision via intermediate technical demonstrations, early previews, and full-on product launches.
- Learn and Iterate: work closely with customers, customer success, applications research, internal data, and more to understand the success, health and quality of products in-market, and feed this understanding forward.
You'd be a good fit with:
- Bachelor's degree in Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, a related engineering field, or equivalent real-world experience
- 12+ years of experience in technical product leadership roles
- Experience working on products that required building a new market for a technology and/or commercializing a technology for the first time
- World-class written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to articulate complex topics to technical and non-technical audiences
- A demonstrated ability to act as a self-starting leader in ambiguous and challenging environments, driving impact through persistence and adaptability.
You'd be a great fit with:
- An advanced degree in Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field, and/or an MBA
- Experience working on products related to Quantum Computing, Quantum Information Science and/or AMO Physics
- Experience in Cloud Computing, Scientific Computing, and/or High Performance Computing, including their tools, users, business models, and operational challenges
Location: We are a remote-first team; you are welcome to work remotely or from IonQ's Seattle-area, DC-area, or Toronto offices.
Travel: 10-20% for team and program on-sites, conferences, and customer visits
Job ID: 1217
The approximate base salary range for this position is $162,920 - $213,304. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.
Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at ionq.co/jobs. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our US benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance!
IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don't let this stop you from applying!
At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
US Technical Jobs. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying "U.S. Person" (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
US Non-Technical Jobs. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!
