Director of Quantum Solutions & Global Partnerships

QuEra Computing Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

QuEra Computing Inc. in Boston, MA, seeks a Director of Quantum Solutions to lead a global team, translate cutting-edge quantum science into practical customer outcomes, and manage engagements from demonstrations to tangible applications.

The role collaborates with QEC researchers, software engineers, and experimentalists to drive value across on-premise deployments and cloud access, shaping a go-to-market strategy and ecosystem partnerships.

Qualifications

• Recognized leadership in quantum computing R&D with publications/open-source.
• 8+ years of experience in quantum computing.
• Proven track record leading and managing technical teams and cross-functional collaborations.
• Strong background in quantum algorithms and application-level benchmarking for hardware.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills; able to engage with executives and technical audiences.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Technical leadership

Education

PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, CS, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Job description

QuEra Computing Inc. in Boston, MA, seeks a Director of Quantum Solutions to lead a global team, translate cutting-edge quantum science into practical customer outcomes, and manage engagements from demonstrations to tangible applications.

The role collaborates with QEC researchers, software engineers, and experimentalists to drive value across on-premise deployments and cloud access, shaping a go-to-market strategy and ecosystem partnerships.