Vice President of Product

Maybell Quantum is redefining the future of computing. As a venture-backed quantum hardware innovator experiencing rapid growth, we’re building technology that will transform industries for decades to come. Quantum computers will be as transformative to the next 30 years as the internet was to the last 30. Our team is creating the hardware foundation to make this revolution possible.

• Execution & Roadmap Management: Own the integrated product roadmap, balancing hardware development cycles with agile software releases for our control and monitoring platform. Work across product, engineering and software teams to take product from concept into customer hands.
• Lead the end‑to‑end product lifecycle, ensuring tight alignment between hardware and software teams from concept and requirements gathering to launch and iteration. Define and analyze key performance indicators to make data‑driven decisions that balance innovation, quality, and technical debt.
• Refine our long‑term product vision that solidifies Maybell as the leader in quantum‑enabling cryogenic systems.
• Develop a deep understanding of our customers in national labs, academia, and the private sector by understanding their experimental workflows, cryogenic pain points, and future needs.
• Translate our core cryogenic and control systems technology into clear customer value propositions and a coherent, integrated product roadmap.
• Lead and scale our teams responsible for the new product development. Partner closely with our cryo‑research platform to ensure seamless integration and deliver a world‑class user experience.
• Champion best practices for developing hardware, including robust testing, simulation, and deployment strategies.
• Serve as a key member of the executive leadership team, contributing to the overall strategy and direction of the company.
• Recruit, hire, and develop world‑class talent across both product management, engineering and software. Foster a collaborative, transparent, and high‑performance culture where engineering, R&D and software teams work as one unit.

• 15+ years of experience in product management in a hardware company, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• Direct experience managing hardware teams is a must.
• A proven track record of successfully launching and scaling complex hardware/software systems (e.g., scientific instrumentation, robotics, IoT, advanced industrial equipment).
• A strong technical background, with a Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical), Physics, or a related hard science.
• Exceptional ability to grasp complex technical concepts and distill them into a clear, customer‑centric product strategy.
• Outstanding communication skills, with proven ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams.
• Previous experience in a high‑growth, venture‑backed startup environment, ideally from A/B to C/D.

• Experience in the quantum computing, scientific instrumentation, or semiconductor industries.
• Familiarity with cryogenics, vacuum systems, or RF/microwave engineering is a plus.
• An advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in a relevant technical or scientific field.

• Competitive Compensation
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  Base salary $225,000 - $250,000, based on experience. Additional compensation through performance bonuses and equity options in one of the country's most promising startups.
• Comprehensive Benefits
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  Health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) matching, flexible PTO policy, and more.
• Growth Trajectory
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  Significant opportunities for professional development and career advancement in a rapidly scaling organization.
• Impact
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  Direct influence on the success of a company developing revolutionary technology.
• Exceptional Team
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  Collaboration with world‑class scientists, engineers, and business leaders who are defining a new industry.

Maybell Quantum is solving incredibly challenging problems at the cutting edge of physics and engineering. Don’t meet every single requirement? We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workforce, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.

Maybell Quantum is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team.