Director of Quantum Solutions

Bostonfull timeOn Site

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senior

$190k–$300k

H1B: yes

QuEra Computing Director of Quantum Solutions at QuEra Computing leads strategic collaborations to develop quantum solutions addressing high-value problems. This role includes managing a global team and driving customer engagement from hardware demonstrations to quantum applications.

Responsibilities

Build and lead a high-performing, global Quantum Solutions team, including hiring, onboarding, career progression, and performance management.
Scope, execute, and deliver collaborative projects with customers and partners with technical solution leadership, from high-impact hardware demonstrations to practically useful quantum applications grounded in real use cases.
Define engagement classes (from newcomers to co-design partners), IP boundaries, and commercial framing for the customer engagement model.
Work with leadership, commercial teams, and cloud or commercial partners on go-to-market strategy, delivery channels, co-marketing, and long-term alliances.
Maintain enough depth in quantum algorithms, hardware, AI / developer tooling, and application work to weigh in on feasibility, technical trade-offs, and prioritization for major engagements.
Represent QuEra externally on commercial and organizational matters such as investors, industry partners, and executive-level customer conversations.
Feed field learnings such as customer needs, technical gaps, and validated use cases into the education and software teams’ roadmaps, content, and community programs.
Define and track success metrics (engagement conversion to machine access, publishable results, time-to-value) and use them to iterate the engagement model and roadmap.

Qualification

Exceptional communicationPhDemonstrated passion for educationProven experience leading distributed

Required

Recognized leadership in quantum computing R&D, evidenced by a strong publication and/or open-source track record.
8+ years of experience in quantum computing, with substantial industry or applied research experience.
Proven track record leading and managing technical teams and orchestrating large, cross-functional collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.
Strong background in quantum algorithms and application-level benchmarking for quantum hardware (e.g., neutral atom, trapped-ion, superconducting, or photonic platforms).
Exceptional communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills; comfortable engaging with both executives and deep technical audiences.

Preferred

Ph.D. in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
Depth in quantum algorithms and applications, quantum error correction, and quantum software and tooling.
Experience mapping algorithms and QEC protocols to hardware implementations and collaborating closely with experimental teams.
Familiarity with production-grade software practices and lifecycle management.
Experience in turning R&D results into concrete technical requirements for product development.
Demonstrated passion for education, outreach, and community building (talks, blog posts, tutorials, workshops, or course design).
Proven experience leading distributed, global teams across time zones and cultures.
The approximate base salary range for this position is $190,000-$300,000