Senior Director Quantum Technology Solutions

GlobalFoundries; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 198,000 - 333,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Sr. Director to lead GF Labs Quantum Technology Solutions, driving the development and execution of quantum technology programs.

The role focuses on integrating diverse modalities and scaling an at-scale quantum execution organization, with emphasis on cryo-CMOS and cross-disciplinary collaboration. The candidate will oversee a large, multidisciplinary team of quantum physicists, engineers, and project managers, directing strategy, operations, and budgets to deliver

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in semiconductor or quantum R&D.
• Deep technical breadth across BEOL integration, photonics, or quantum modalities in at least two areas (superconducting qubits, silicon spin qubits, photonics, ion traps, neutral atoms).
• Fluent in English (written and verbal).
• Willingness to travel 25+%.
• Location: GF fab locations in NY or VT.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the GF Labs Quantum roadmap aligned with industry needs and strategic customer engagements.
• Lead recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of a large, multidisciplinary team of quantum professionals.
• Plan and execute customer joint development programs to accelerate quantum systems with >1 million qubits.
• Build strategic partnerships with quantum materials/tools providers, research institutions, and universities.
• Communicate milestones and ROI to business stakeholders to advocate quantum initiatives.
• Oversee system integration and cryo-operations-focused hardware reliability, with OKR-driven management.
• Manage 8-quarter budget planning and performance for large-scale R&D.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Semiconductor R&D

English fluency

Travel willingness

Education

MS/PhD in Physics / EE / Materials Science

Job description

Position Summary: Sr. Director, Quantum Technology Solutions – GF Labs
GlobalFoundries’ GF LABS organization drives differentiated technology innovation with a strategic horizon beyond two years. We collaborate closely with our businesses and ecosystem partners to define and execute medium- and long-range R&D programs.
The quantum computing industry is transitioning from the ‘noisy intermediate scale quantum (NISQ) to utility scale quantum computing (USQC) and GF is uniquely positioned to champion this transition. We are seeking a driven executive to lead our Quantum Technology Development initiatives. This role is ideal for a seasoned technologist with a strong background in the integration and materials systems required to create quantum solutions and beneficial to have knowledge across quantum modalities—including superconducting, photonic, electron spin, ion trap, and neutral atom systems. The successful candidate will provide technical leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight to a high-performing team, with a focus on building and scaling an at-scale quantum technology execution organization. The scope of the role covers broad aspects of quantum computing technology including cryo-CMOS and specific modalities

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy & Roadmap: Develop and execute the GF Labs Quantum roadmap aligned with emerging industry needs strategic customer engagements.
• Team Scaling: Lead the aggressive recruitment, onboarding, and mentoring of a at-scale multidisciplinary team, including quantum physicists, integration and process engineers, design enablement engineers and project managers.
• Joint Development: Lead planning and execution of customer joint development programs targeting the acceleration of quantum system comprised of >1m qubits.
• Ecosystem Cultivation: Build strategic partnerships with quantum materials/tools providers, research institutions and universities to solve fundamental materials and integration challenges.
• Stakeholder Advocacy: Champion the value of quantum initiatives through clear communication of technical milestones and demonstrated ROI to business stakeholders.
• System Integration: Quality and reliability at the system level will be driven by the hardware reliability – developing robust capabilities for cryo-operations is a top priority
• Operational Oversight: Oversee GF Labs Quantum Technology Solutions:
  • Optimize project scope and timelines for maximum strategic impact.
  • Drive continuous improvement in specialized quantum fabrication processes.
  • Establish OKR-driven management systems to track quantum hardware benchmarks.
  • Manage 8-quarter budget planning and performance for large-scale R&D.

Qualifications

Required

• MS or Ph.D.in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field.

• Minimum 15 yearsof experience in semiconductor or quantum R&D.

• Deep Technical Breadth: Demonstrated experience in advanced semiconductor process integration, especially BEOL integration or photonics or quantum modalities in at least two of the following: superconducting qubits, silicon spin qubits, photonics, ion traps, or neutral atoms.

• Fluent in English(written and verbal).

• Willingness to travel 25+%

• Location: GF fab locations in NY or VT

Key Considerations

• Proven Executive Leadership: Significant experience managing large, high-growth engineering organizations and complex strategic planning.
• Large-Scale Project Management: Expert-level organizational skills with a track record of delivering complex hardware milestones.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to translate complex quantum concepts for executive-level stakeholders and partners.

Expected Salary Range

$198,000.00 - $333,000.00

The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.

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