Sr Technical Product Manager - HPC Integration

Boston, MA, USA

To define, validate, and execute the integration strategy for QuEra’s quantum systems within classical HPC/AI infrastructure — identifying use cases, technical requirements, and the right ecosystem partners across the full value chain.

• Deeply study academic and industry papers on quantum-classical hybrid workflows, quantum HPC/AI Data center integration, and the accelerations of AI for Science/Quantum discovery via quantum computing.
• Identify high-value use cases (e.g., quantum chemistry, materials discovery, cryptoanalysis, optimization) relevant to HPC and AI centers
• Translate theoretical research into practical product requirements — what integration, APIs, or software layers are needed to run these use cases.
• Collaborate with research teams to maintain technical credibility when engaging HPC customers or partners.
• Co-design solutions with lighthouse customers to verify the feasibility

• Map current players (AWS, HPE, NVIDIA, etc.) and their quantum readiness.
• Identify where quantum computing fits within this chain (e.g., as accelerator hardware, a cloud service, or a hybrid scheduler layer).
• Define which layers QuEra should own vs. partner — e.g.:
  • Own:
    Quantum hardware, quantum control stack.
  • Partner:
    Data center operations, cloud orchestration, middleware, hybrid execution APIs.

• Gather technical and operational requirements from HPC and AI center operators:
  • Power, cooling, networking, physical integration.
  • Security, compliance, and monitoring needs.
• Define product specifications for Quantum-Classical Integration Interfaces (QCII) — the APIs, SDKs, and orchestration layers that enable hybrid workloads.

• Build a partner map for each value chain layer:
  • Hardware partners: compute (NVIDIA, AMD, ARM), interconnect (Infiniband), storage (DDN, AWS FSx).
  • System Integrators:
    Dell, HPE
  • Application/industry partners
• Lead technical discussions and joint proof-of-concept programs with selected partners.
• Define a phased integration roadmap for quantum into HPC centers and AI data center:
  • Simulation stage:
    Run QuEra simulators on HPC clusters.
  • Hybrid orchestration stage:
    Enable joint scheduling of classical + quantum workloads.
  • Native quantum accelerator stage:
    Deploy QuEra hardware within HPC/AI center or connect over high-speed link.
• Balance build/partner decisions at each stage, ensuring scalability and differentiation.

• Act as the bridge between technical R&D, engineering, business development, and external partners.
• Communicate effectively with HPC operators and enterprise customers (translating quantum complexity into operational language).

Technical Depth
:
Background in physics, computer engineering, or computational science; understanding of quantum computing principles and HPC architecture (Slurm, MPI, GPUs, network topology).

Product Management: Experience defining product requirements, roadmaps, and partner strategies in deep tech or HPC environments.

Ecosystem Awareness
:
Knowledge of cloud and data center ecosystems — AWS, NVIDIA, Intel, HPE, etc.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Ability to collaborate with quantum hardware engineers, software developers, and business teams.

Partnering & Alliances: Experience building technical partnerships and evaluating technology fit.

Communication:
Skilled at simplifying deep-technical material for non-specialist executives and partners.

• A complete map of the HPC/AI ecosystem relevant to quantum integration.
• Clear technical and operational requirements for deploying…