Chief Architect, Quantum Systems & Integration

Photonic Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 280,000 - 395,000; Full time

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Job summary

Photonic Inc. is seeking a VP, Systems to lead the definition, integration, and validation of next-generation quantum systems.

You will bridge hardware, chips, and software, owning system architecture, readiness, and end-to-end performance to move Photonic from R&D into scalable execution. You will drive cross-functional alignment, establish stage-gating and release processes, and build a quality organization that ensures repeatable builds while delivering on ambitious technical and business

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in systems engineering for complex hardware+software products.
• Strong ability to define system architecture and translate requirements into buildable plans.
• Experience establishing quality, release, and stage-gating processes in fast-moving environments.
• Ability to align multiple senior stakeholders across orgs and drive execution.

Responsibilities

• Define system architecture, build plans, and system-level requirements translating innovation into buildable systems.
• Lead cross-functional integration across hardware, chips, and software to deliver fully functional quantum systems.
• Own system validation, verification, and readiness ensuring performance, reliability, and quality.
• Establish stage-gating, build cycles, and release processes enabling predictable system delivery.
• Build and scale a quality organization responsible for system integrity, test strategy, and acceptance criteria.
• Identify integration risks early and drive resolution across teams before they impact builds.
• Drive accountability across engineering for end-to-end system performance.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements definition

Architecture & integration

Validation & readiness

Cross-functional leadership

AI/LLM workflows

Communication to execs

Education

Advanced engineering degree

Job description

Photonic Inc. is seeking a VP, Systems to lead the definition, integration, and validation of next-generation quantum systems.

You will bridge hardware, chips, and software, owning system architecture, readiness, and end-to-end performance to move Photonic from R&D into scalable execution. You will drive cross-functional alignment, establish stage-gating and release processes, and build a quality organization that ensures repeatable builds while delivering on ambitious technical and business