Technical Product Manager – Control System

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$150k–$250k

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QuEra Computing Technical Product Manager at QuEra Computing coordinating development of control systems for next-generation quantum processor units. Bridges science and engineering teams to translate technical roadmaps into actionable requirements and manage subsystem integration.

Responsibilities

Translate technical roadmaps into actionable plans with clear milestones, owners, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies
Build full traceable requirement hierarchies from top-level physics goals down to subsystem specifications with input from technical stakeholders
Clearly define and track interfaces between different subsystems: compiler, sequence orchestrator, waveform generation, decoder, calibration
Define and manage requirements for subsystem testing and integration testing with hardware-validated outputs prior to deployment on QPUs
Contribute to developing test procedures and sequences that validate whether subsystem and integration requirements are met
Coordinate priorities and timelines across multiple technical teams: theory, compiler, software engineering, etc.
Support translation of R&D output into product specifications and launch
Maintain clear, structured communication to internal leadership and external stakeholders on development status, risks, and decisions

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in physicsPhD in physicsWhat a Successful First Year Looks Like

Required

Bachelor's degree in physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical subject
Deep understanding of electronic instrumentation for control systems relevant to neutral atom quantum computing (e.g. digital, analog, RF, microwave) at both the programming and hardware validation level
Strong ability to communicate and coordinate across diverse scientific and engineering stakeholders
Exceptional organization and documentation skills
Creativity and initiative to solve open-ended technical and organizational problems

Preferred

PhD in physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related subject
Background in relevant subjects such as quantum computing, quantum information science, and atomic, molecular and optical (AMO) physics
At least 2 to 5 years of experience managing execution of complex technical products and / or projects in high tech industries
Experience with low-level programming (e.g., Rust, C++), compiler engineering, and / or related tooling for control systems
Experience with building traceable product requirements and / or systems engineering for hardware-software interfaces
Strong track record of translating emerging research into pragmatic product requirements and developer-ready deliverables
What a Successful First Year Looks Like
The approximate base salary range for this position is $150,000 - $250,000.