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QuEra Computing

Sr. Technical Program Manager - Gemini

AI summary of the role

QuEra is hiring a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead program management for its gate-based quantum computers, starting with the Gemini system at AIST.

What you’ll do

  • Translate high-level product goals and technical roadmap into executable plans, milestones, and dependencies.
  • Act as program coordination point for customer co-design, onboarding, and integration activities.
  • Manage machine time, machine use agreements, and regulatory requirements across product, customer, integration, and development threads.
  • Track risks, schedules, and cross-team deliverables to ensure on-time, high-quality product launches.

What you’ll bring

  • Engineering background (e.g., semiconductor, systems engineering, advanced computing infrastructure).
  • Experience in technical program management, system delivery, or execution of complex technical products.
  • Strong ability to coordinate across multiple teams and external stakeholders.
  • Comfort in customer-facing, execution-oriented roles.

Technologies

quantum computing · gate-based quantum computers · HPC · cloud integration · API · Gemini · Aquila · NEDO · AIST

About QuEra Computing

Builds neutral-atom quantum computers using laser-trapped rubidium atoms, sold as cloud access (AWS Braket) and on-premises systems to enterprises, labs, and governments.

Private Late · 100–200 people

Source and classification

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Job Title: Senior Technical Program Manager Job Type: Full-time Job Location: Boston, MA Reports to: Vice President of Quantum Computing Services Summary QuEra is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead program management activities around product and service delivery of QuEra’s quantum computers, starting with Aquila and Gemini, and extending to future generations of QuEra systems. This role is execution-oriented and inherently cross-functional, coordinating work across hardware and software engineering, research and operations. The role includes limited product management responsibilities, scoped to requirements collection and feedback, and is expected to work collaboratively with future dedicated product management hires. This role is designed to fulfill these goals, and to evolve as the company grows and the needs change: Ensure reliable delivery and operation of
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Job Title: Senior Technical Program Manager Job Type: Full-time Job Location: Boston, MA Reports to: Vice President of Quantum Computing Services Summary QuEra is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead program management activities around product and service delivery of QuEra’s quantum computers, starting with Aquila and Gemini, and extending to future generations of QuEra systems. This role is execution-oriented and inherently cross-functional, coordinating work across hardware and software engineering, research and operations. The role includes limited product management responsibilities, scoped to requirements collection and feedback, and is expected to work collaboratively with future dedicated product management hires. This role is designed to fulfill these goals, and to evolve as the company grows and the needs change: Ensure reliable delivery and operation of gate-based quantum computers, Establish a structured feedback loop from customers and users back into engineering, and align customer projects for success, Support the product development work on QuEra’s systems towards industrial-grade, TRL=9 platforms, through disciplined program execution, Enable progress tracking and transparent communication across all stakeholders. Year 1 focus The main focus in year 1 will be to support the success of QuEra’s overall AIST program which consists of 4 thre [... source excerpt omitted ...] archers, and Gemini-NISQ, a platform for NISQ-era application developers. Initial product launches will be followed by planned upgrades and feature releases in quick succession. [Customers & Projects] Enabling the success of concrete customers and customer projects on the Gemini machine at AIST, which divide into preview projects (leading up to each product/feature release and leveraging close collaboration with the machine team), and GA projects (following each product/feature release and utilizing the generally available capabilities). Customer success in this context will depend on a fine balance of customer experience, data quality, and timely execution of project phases. [ [... source excerpt omitted ...] ng the hardware and software systems towards industrial-grade quantum computers by 2030. This development work is not independent of, but rather on the critical path for 1-3. Key responsibilities 1. Product: Translate high-level product goals and technical roadmap into executable plans, milestones, and dependencies. Track risks, schedules, and cross-team deliverables to ensure on-time, high-quality product launches. 2. Customers and Projects Act as the program coordination point for customer co-design and onboarding efforts. Ensure customer expectations, constraints, and feedback are clearly communicated and tracked. Support technical teams by managing structure, timelines, an

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