At IQM, we build world-leading quantum computers for the well-being of humankind. We design systems to tackle computational challenges beyond the practical limits of classical machines. Our work sits at the edge of science and engineering. It's complex, demanding, and deeply collaborative. We turn deep research into reliable, full-stack systems that drive discoveries in fields like medicine, energy, and technology, reshaping how the world computes.
Join the team that gives quantum a heartbeat.
The work
We are looking for a Director of Product & Commercial Partnerships to help shape how quantum computing becomes real for customers, industries, and societies around the world.
In this role, you will connect IQM’s deep technical expertise with practical market needs. You will lead both our Product and Commercial Partnerships functions, making sure our roadmap is informed by real industrial challenges, evolving customer expectations, and the fast-moving quantum ecosystem.
This is a strategic leadership role for someone who enjoys building ecosystems, turning complex technology into meaningful product direction, and helping a growing deep-tech company scale globally.
What You’ll Actually Do
- Align IQM’s product roadmap with our global partnership strategy to create a seamless full-stack customer experience across hardware, software, integration, and cloud
- Lead and support senior leaders across Product and Commercial Partnerships, helping teams stay connected to both technical progress and market realities
- Translate technical milestones and roadmap developments into clear product positioning, commercial offerings, and new market opportunities
- Guide the evolution of IQM’s on-premises systems, integrations, software, and cloud capabilities to meet the needs of HPC centers, sovereign infrastructure, and enterprise customers
- Build and grow strategic partnerships with cloud providers, system integrators, research organizations, and industry leaders across sectors such as finance, energy, and life sciences
- Represent IQM in board-level conversations, industry events, global summits, and strategic customer discussions
- Work closely with sales, public affairs, and technical teams to support IQM’s position in the rapidly evolving global quantum landscape
- Oversee product lifecycle decisions as the industry transitions from research-focused NISQ systems toward scalable QEC and FTQC technologies
- Support long-term commercial growth through strategic planning, investment prioritization, and ecosystem development
- Help create an environment where collaboration across science, engineering, product, and commercial teams feels natural, fast-moving, and grounded in shared goals
What We’re Looking For
- Degree in business, engineering, physics, computer science, or another relevant field
- Strong experience leading product organizations, commercial strategy, or ecosystem partnerships within deep-tech, enterprise technology, HPC, cloud, or quantum computing environments
- Experience managing senior leaders in high-growth international organizations
- Proven track record translating advanced technology into commercially successful products, partnerships, or market strategies
- Strong strategic thinking skills combined with the ability to operate in fast-changing and technically complex environments
- Experience working with large enterprise customers, strategic alliances, or global technology ecosystems
- Collaborative leadership style with the ability to build trust across technical and commercial teams
- Experience working in quantum computing or closely related emerging technologies is seen as beneficial
- Experience building global partnership ecosystems involving cloud providers, sovereign infrastructure, or system integrators is considered an advantage
Why IQM?
- Full-stack quantum computing: From quantum hardware to software layers and beyond, we build across the full-stack.
- High-performance playground: We aim high, and we know sustainable performance only works when life outside work does too—hybrid setups, flexible hours.
- Never the smartest: Expect to learn constantly. You won't always be the smartest person in the room, and that's the point.
- Approachable leadership: Flat hierarchy, direct access. Feel free to approach any leaders. They're friendlier than they look!
- The sweet spot: Big enough to matter. Small enough to move fast. Growing between a startup and a corporation. We’re in the phase where top performers get noticed.
- Bigger than IQM: Our people build know-how for the entire quantum ecosystem. We publish papers, run hackathons, and help shape a market that's still being defined.
The future of computing won’t build itself. You might be one of the few who do.
- Meet our people and learn more about IQM on our stories page.
- Explore our scientific publications.
We'll start interviews and move forward with hiring as soon as we meet strong candidates. Please submit your application soon.
600M€+ Total Funding | 400+ Team Members | 30+ Quantum Computers Built | 300+ Patents Filed | 10 Location Globally
At IQM, we build world-leading quantum computers for the well-being of humankind. We design systems to tackle computational challenges beyond the practical limits of classical machines. Our work sits at the edge of science and engineering. It's complex, demanding, and deeply collaborative. We turn deep research into reliable, full-stack systems that drive discoveries in fields like medicine, energy, and technology, reshaping how the world computes.
Join the team that gives quantum a heartbeat.
