R&D Manager – Commercial Quantum Computing

2023-11-28 | po-021787

Company description

The world's leading Quantum Computer company. They offer enterprise quantum computing solutions of both hardware and software with a strong focus in bio/pharma, cybersecurity, finance, and AI.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of scientists, engineers, and technicians who operate, maintain, and upgrade commercial quantum computers
Collaborate with an international team of scientist and engineers in the development and testing of new quantum computing hardware and algorithms
Perform and guide efforts in conceptualizing, developing, designing, assembling, and validating advanced quantum computers and their component systems
Perform technical goal setting, engineering performance assessments and compensation adjustments
Apply technical experience in QC and/or AMO physics to mentor & aid technical staff
Meet project objectives by hiring and developing staff with the right skills for success
Partner with technical leadership to provide staffing resources, training and career development
Lead technical teams to meet programmatic performance, schedule, cost, and quality commitments
Plan and nurture career development of direct-reporting engineer/scientists
Mentor, coach, and train direct-reporting engineer/scientists
Co-own, with other relevant stakeholders, the QC/AMO technology portfolio, including IP development and capture, commodity liaising with procurement, and long-term development strategy and roadmap

Requirements

Ph.D in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science or related technical field preferred
6 or more years of post-graduate experience (MS or PhD inclusive) developing atomic/molecular/optical (AMO) /or QC systems
Minimum 1 year of experience serving as the leader of an advanced technical team (either task leadership or personnel management, or both)
Proven expertise in AMO physics and/or Quantum Computing
Experience in complex task management (cost, schedule, risk/opportunity, etc)
A track record of high-technology (engineering, or physical science) development
Work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in Japan.
Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate technical topics in both English and Japanese