Senior Technical Program Manager, Quantum Computing Applied Research

NVIDIA•Redmond, WA

1d•$168,000 - $322,000

About The Position

NVIDIA is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead high-impact strategic R&D initiatives in quantum computing. The role leads across the applied research R&D roadmap, building clarity and enabling successful execution of work that applies quantum computing to AI and accelerated computing, with the goal of advancing useful fault-tolerant quantum computing. The position partners with engineering, applied research, and product teams within NVIDIA, as well as external collaborators, to build and operationalize innovation roadmaps. Success requires strong program leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, along with the ability to bridge research and engineering and move technologies from incubation toward scalable solutions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
10+ years of technical program management experience leading large-scale, cross-functional technology initiatives, including multiple sophisticated programs concurrently and execution alongside research, engineering, and technical leadership.
Validated understanding of the quantum computing ecosystem and technologies, including hardware and software.
Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to translate sophisticated technical concepts for a range of audiences.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MS or PhD or equivalent) in quantum information science, physics, or a closely related field, or hands-on research or engineering experience inside a quantum program.
Background translating research output into developed technology.
Familiarity with GPU-accelerated computing, HPC environments, or hybrid quantum-classical workflows and their tooling.
Experience running joint technical programs with national laboratories, companies, universities, or research institutions.

Responsibilities

Initiate and lead multiple concurrent technical programs across NVIDIA’s quantum computing portfolio, emphasizing accelerated computing.
Define execution plans and measurable outcomes from R&D and technology roadmaps, and lead work across teams through successful completion.
Identify and prioritize critical activities required for research success, and ensure they are completed.
Develop a strong technical understanding of R&D priorities to support collaboration and proactively identify new opportunities.
Solve and mitigate technical challenges, including establishing early risk identification and mitigation.
Serve as a link between research and engineering, moving new technologies from incubation to scalable solutions.