Sr Technical Product Manager

QuEra Computing, Inc. • Boston, MA

3d • $170,000 - $250,000 • Onsite

About The Position

QuEra is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead the cross-functional development program for QuEra’s next-generation quantum computing system. This program spans R&D thrusts, technical milestones, product definition, strategic partner collaboration, and ultimately launch as a quantum computing service. This role is execution-oriented and cross-functional, coordinating work across hardware and software engineering, research, and operations. It requires deep engagement with strategic partners, structured program execution, and the ability to translate complex technical roadmaps into actionable plans. The role includes limited product management responsibilities scoped to requirements collection and feedback. As QuEra scales from individual machine development to a cohesive platform, this role will ensure that requirements are clearly specified, validation protocols are established, and system builds proceed predictably. By bringing structure, visibility, and technical coherence to our process, this person will enable teams to deliver high-performance machines efficiently, collaboratively, and with minimal rework.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in physics, engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
• Experience in technical program management, system delivery, or execution of complex technical products involving R&D and partner collaboration.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multi-team, multi-stakeholder programs from early development through launch.
• Strong ability to coordinate across research, engineering, and external partners.
• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• PhD in physics, engineering, computer science, or a related technical field.
• Background in quantum computing, AMO physics, quantum information, or adjacent fields.
• Experience managing joint development programs with strategic or government partners.
• Exposure to hardware-software co-development for advanced computing.

Responsibilities

• Stand up and drive the next-generation machine program across 3 threads: Strategic Partnerships, R&D Coordination, and Product & Service Delivery.
• Manage the programmatic interface with strategic partners, including joint development activities, shared milestones, information flow, and ensuring partner collaboration accelerates the program.
• Coordinate across R&D teams driving core technical thrusts—hardware, control systems, software stack, and error correction.
• Synthesize information across workstreams, track progress toward technical milestones, manage cross-team dependencies, and ensure alignment between research activities and program goals.
• Collaborate with the product management function on translating R&D capabilities into a defined product (system specifications, service model, user interface requirements, and launch criteria).
• Build the operational foundations for launching as a quantum computing service (readiness planning, customer onboarding, SLA definition, and coordination with operations and cloud infrastructure).
• Translate the technical roadmap into executable plans with clear milestones, owners, dependencies, and risk mitigation strategies.
• Drive regular cross-functional reviews, decision points, and progress tracking across hardware, software, and research teams.
• Serve as the primary program coordination point with strategic partners—managing joint milestones, deliverables, communication, and co-development activities.
• Track and manage partner-related risks, dependencies, and contractual obligations in collaboration with business development and legal.
• Support product management in translating R&D outputs into product specifications and launch criteria.
• Maintain clear, structured communication to internal leadership and external stakeholders on program status, risks, and decisions.
• Support reporting efforts for government sponsors and strategic partners.

Benefits

• Cultivating a diverse work environment
• Equal opportunity employer
• Highly value diversity in our current and future employees
• Do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior