Product Management Director - Quantum Computing

Product Management Director - Quantum Computing

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 to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing will impact medicine, materials science, finance, AI, and more. Join us at IonQ’s Quantum Computing Division as a Product Management Director to lead the team in building critical pieces of our portfolio.

• Understand The Market
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  Build a strong point of view about customer needs and how IonQ and competitors can deliver.
• Understand Our Technology
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  Immerse yourself in IonQ’s technology, engineering, and R&D roadmap, and inform product decisions.
• Define and Align
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  Champion user and business needs in roadmaps and priorities and collaborate with engineering to manage tradeoffs.
• Deliver
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  Lead cross‑functional efforts to define product value proposition, positioning, and go‑to‑market strategy, and drive launch.
• Learn and Iterate
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  Work closely with customers, customer success, and internal data to understand product health and feed learning forward.

• Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent real‑world experience.
• 12+ years of experience in technical product leadership roles.
• Experience building a new market for a technology or commercializing a technology for the first time.
• World‑class written and verbal communication skills and ability to articulate complex topics to technical and non‑technical audiences.
• Self‑starting leader in ambiguous and challenging environments, driving impact through persistence and adaptability.

• Advanced degree in Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Applied Mathematics, or related technical field, and/or MBA.
• Experience in products related to Quantum Computing, Quantum Information Science, and/or AMO Physics.
• Experience in Cloud Computing, Scientific Computing, and/or High Performance Computing.

Remote‑first team; remote or from IonQ’s Seattle‑area, DC‑area, or Toronto offices. 10‑20% travel for on‑site conferences, team meetings, and customer visits.

Base salary range: $162,920 – $213,304. Total compensation includes base, bonus, equity, unlimited PTO, 401(k), medical, dental, vision, parental leave, and pet insurance.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace.