Product & Architecture Lead

Quantum Machines • Los Angeles, CA

23h

About The Position

Quantum Machines is seeking a Product & Architecture Lead to define the product and technical architecture for a new capability as the company expands into a significant new market. The role is part of a nascent, fast-growing initiative, with scope to shape its roadmap, architecture, and team while drawing on the resources and experience of an established quantum technology company.

The position combines product definition and end-to-end technical architecture. The lead will work closely with Quantum Machines’ Product, Architecture, and R&D organizations, as well as partners, customers, and prospects, to turn a technical direction into a shipped, customer-ready solution. The role calls for expertise in quantum computing technologies and fabrication processes, product or technical leadership, and the ability to make decisions in an ambiguous environment.

Requirements

• Familiarity and experience with quantum computing technologies and fabrication processes.
• Proven product and/or technical leadership experience.
• High technical acumen and the ability to understand and make trade-offs within complex systems.
• Comfort with ambiguity and working without a fully formed playbook.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Strong organizational skills and a high degree of independence.
• Ability to collaborate closely with other teams as a team player.
• Willingness to travel for customer engagement.

Nice To Haves

• Product management experience with a track record of driving product vision and architecture.
• Ph.D. or M.Sc. in Physics or Electrical Engineering; experience in experimental quantum computing.
• Hands-on experience with qubits or QPUs, including quantum device physics, cryogenics, control electronics, control software, materials, or processes.
• System architecture experience, preferably in quantum computing.
• Experience working in a rapidly growing startup environment.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage product requirements, launch plans, and the roadmap for a new capability.
• Own the technical architecture end-to-end, from core building blocks to a complete, customer-ready solution, and make build-versus-buy-versus-integrate decisions.
• Use expertise in quantum computing and fabrication processes to inform decisions and roadmap planning.
• Lead cross-functional teams across hardware, software, and packaging, and influence stakeholders to support successful delivery.
• Serve as an external technical point of contact and translate customer and market insights into product and architecture decisions.
• Build and own relationships with external hardware and equipment partners, tracking and helping shape emerging capabilities relevant to the initiative.
• Work closely with Quantum Machines’ Product, Architecture, and R&D teams, as well as partners, customers, and prospects.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed