Job Description

About Pasqal

PASQAL designs and develops Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) and associated software tools.

Our innovative technology enables us to address use cases that are currently beyond the reach of the most powerful supercomputers; these cases can concern industrial application challenges as well as fundamental science needs.

In addition to the exceptional computing power they provide, QPUs are highly energy efficient and will contribute to a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of the HPC industry.

We are looking for a Product Manager - Quantum Hardware, to lead the productization of a key part of our market-leading quantum computing hardware.

Job description

As Product Manager, Quantum Hardware, you will play a crucial role in shaping the future of our quantum computing hardware. In close collaboration with the architecture team, you will be responsible for leading the productization of part of our QPU generations. You will use your excellent communication skills to reach alignment on the product roadmap with stakeholders from the hardware, software, production, marketing, and sales departments.

You will bring the voice of technical and scientific users into product decisions, maintain a prioritized feature backlog and balance customer value, technical constraints and delivery timelines. You will make prioritization and scope decisions within your product perimeter and work jointly with the Senior Product Manager on decisions affecting milestones, value propositions or other generations. You will oversee the entire product life cycle from design and development to production, delivery and support.

You will be part of a dynamic team of product managers and report to the Senior Product Manager, Quantum Hardware. Individual feature development projects are led by project managers.

Your missions and responsibilities will include:

• Lead the hardware product vision and roadmap including upgrades for the QPU generations within your scope both for on-prem and cloud deployments, in coordination with stakeholders from product, sales, marketing, hardware, software, and production.
• Perform user research and represent the user perspective within the hardware team.
• Define product features and manage the lifecycle of assigned QPU generations, including upgrades,
• maintenance and end of life.
• Own and prioritize the feature backlog, gather and refine requirements with stakeholders.
• Collect and synthesize competitive intelligence to support portfolio discussions.
• Implement and promote the product lifecycle process, contribute to evangelization of a product mindset throughout the company.
• Ensure proper product and user documentation.
• Align hardware roadmap with software and commercial roadmaps.

About you

• MSc in Physics, Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience as hardware product manager.
• 5+ years of experience with complex hardware systems combining advanced technologies like optics, electronics, mechanics and/or UHV.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Fully professional proficiency in English.
• Team player, enthusiastic, fast-learner, organized, pro-active and creative.
• Capacity to achieve goals through influence rather than power.

Nice to have

• Experience in quantum computing is a big plus; strong appetite to learn is required.
• French language skills.
• Experience in international and multicultural environments.
• Comfortable working across time zones with international teams.

What we offer

• A key product role in a global fast-growing leading deep-tech Unicorn, and the opportunity to shape how quantum computing reaches real-world impact
• Offices in Palaiseau & Paris and hybrid remote policy
• Permanent contract
• Free time to train yourself and go to conferences and meetups
• A dynamic, close-knit, international team and opportunity to work with world-leading quantum computing experts

Recruitment process

• Talent Acquisition screening (30 min)
• Hiring Manager interview (45 min)
• Skills assessment with case study (45 min)
• Team fit interview (60 min, onsite if possible)
• Offer!

PASQAL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, as inclusion and diversity are essential to achieving our mission. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, religion or sexual orientation.