Head of Product - Quantum Interconnect

Job Description

Job Title: Head of Product - Quantum Interconnect. Location: Boston, MA, USA

Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid

Responsibilities:

• Own the product narrative and market offering for IonQ's Quantum Interconnect Platform.
• Serve as the primary bridge between R&D, engineering, sales, and go-to-market teams.
• Create and maintain product materials for the Quantum Interconnect Platform.
• Work directly with engineering teams to define the product roadmap and adjacent technologies.
• Translate technical capabilities into clear product requirements and customer-facing content.
• Gather and synthesize customer feedback to inform product direction;
• Lead customer meetings focused on quantum memories, interconnects, and repeaters.
• Support early-stage lead generation by engaging directly with prospective customers.
• Manage external-facing technical content, including website copy, specification sheets, and case studies.
• Partner with business unit leaders to define quantum memory, interconnect, and repeater product offerings.
• Develop go-to-market materials ranging from introductory presentations to detailed case studies;
• Engage with enterprise C-suite executives, government officials, and senior technical stakeholders.
• Help establish product-market fit and drive early commercial traction.
• Collaborate across technical and program management teams to establish an efficient, high-performing product function.
• Independently manage responsibilities with a high level of ownership.

Qualifications:

• PhD or advanced technical degree in engineering, physics, or a related field.
• 10+ years of product management experience within quantum computing, quantum networking, or related deep-tech industries.
• Direct experience in quantum computing or quantum networking product management.
• Background in management consulting or equivalent experience creating high-quality, executive-ready presentation materials.
• Strong technical fluency and the ability to engage credibly with engineers, scientists, and physicists regarding roadmaps and technical tradeoffs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear customer-facing narratives.
• Comfortable working in customer-facing, early-stage environments and supporting sales teams.
• Direct sales experience is not required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to produce polished deliverables, including decks, specification sheets, and web content.
• Self-driven and able to work independently with significant ownership.

Preferred:

• Track record of translating deep R&D into defined, market-ready product offerings.
• Experience creating and delivering first-call or early-stage go-to-market presentations for technical products.
• Experience working across both hardware and software domains on first-of-a-kind products;
• Prior experience working in a newly created role with significant scope for growth.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range: $192,979 to $276,722 USD.
• Total compensation may include base salary, bonus, and equity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) matching.
• Unlimited paid time off and paid holidays;
• Parental and adoption leave.
• Legal insurance.
• Home technology stipend.
• Additional benefit details are provided to candidates receiving an offer.
• Compensation varies based on education, qualifications, experience, location, market data, and internal equity.

Other Information:

• Work arrangement: Hybrid, with the role based at IonQ's Boston office and the option to work remotely a few days per week.
• Travel: Up to 15%.
• Job ID: 1776.
• This is a U.S. technical position subject to applicable export control and government contract restrictions.
• Employment may require verification of U.S. Person status, obtaining an applicable license, or confirming a license exception.
• Candidates may be asked additional questions regarding immigration status for export control and compliance purposes.
• IonQ is an equal opportunity employer committed to fair treatment, inclusion, and advancement;
• IonQ conducts pre-employment background and risk screening, subject to applicable law and candidate consent.
• The application includes voluntary self-identification questions for government reporting purposes.
• Candidates interested in the position are encouraged to apply.