Senior Director, Technology Partnerships

We believe quantum computing will change everything.  It will have the power to transform the foundations of giant industries that rely on intensive computation.  PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the world’s first useful quantum computer, capable of delivering these transformative results.  We know that means it will need 1 million qubits, error correction, a scalable architecture and a data center footprint.

By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today’s most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more. 

PsiQuantum is uniquely positioned to deliver on the promise of quantum computing years earlier than our competitors. Our architecture is based on photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components using existing high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are today producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. Since photons don’t feel heat, we can take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems, the kind that have been operating at facilities like the Stanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC).  And because photons are in fact light, they can move between subsystems at tremendous speed using standard fiber connectivity.

Our team is building a utility scale quantum computer and the software tools needed to build fault tolerant quantum applications. We’re a highly motivated and collaborative group focused on a singular goal - building the world’s first useful quantum computer on the fastest path possible. 

There’s much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey! 

Job Summary:  

PsiQuantum plans to build the first utility scale quantum computer in the United States as the anchor tenant of the Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park in Chicago, IL. One of the many factors that led to PsiQuantum’s decision to invest and grow in Chicago is the incredible opportunities to collaborate with the robust quantum ecosystem across the colleges, universities and national labs in the region. The company is now seeking a leader to serve as the bridge between PsiQuantum’s technical team and potential partners across the region, while also serving as a broader quantum ambassador to support the broader company objectives. 

Responsibilities: 

• Be the first technical point of contact for external stakeholders in the region. 

• Build partnerships with universities and national labs, expand on existing LOIs and develop scopes of work / joint collaboration programs etc. Ensure that these engagements deliver demonstrable value. 

• Help develop joint submissions for grants, including representing PsiQuantum in multi-party submissions and potentially with departments of government or public institutions. 

• Facilitate building dedicated programs of training, in partnership with relevant organizations, colleges, universities and government officials at various levels. Input on syllabus / course materials, build employment skills criteria, become trusted private-sector sounding board for skills development to be skills-ready ahead of the quantum economy’s demands, ensure that PsiQuantum builds a pipeline of talent fit for internships and offers of full-time employment. 

• Support important business and external relations operations and serve the non-technical team as a technical liaison/expert. 

• Make technical presentations and meet with stakeholders as a subject-matter expert and lead engagement with the Chicago quantum ecosystem. 

Experience/Qualifications  

• Minimum of 10 years of applicable professional experience required 
• PhD in relevant field required 
• Work experience at an Illinois academic institution or national lab preferred 
• MS PowerPoint/MS Office suite preferred  
  

Base pay range $240,000 - $290,000 (plus bonus, equity and benefits, etc.)

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

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