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Head of Product Management for Quantum Modalities, Quantum Technology Solutions
Quantum Technology Solution (QTS) is the new business recently launched at GlobalFoundries to enable the Quantum industry to transition from lab-scale to Utility Scale Quantum Computing.
The Head of Product Management for Quantum Compute Platforms is responsible for defining and commercializing GlobalFoundries' portfolio of modality-specific quantum computing platforms. This leader will own the business, develop the product strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market plans for photonic, ion trap, neutral atom, and other emerging quantum computing modalities.
Working closely with strategic customers, ecosystem partners, and QTS process development team, the role translates customer requirements into scalable semiconductor manufacturing platforms and technology roadmaps. The successful candidate will help establish GF as the leading foundry partner for utility-scale quantum computing by developing differentiated process technologies, integration flows, and product offerings that accelerate the transition from research prototypes to manufacturable quantum systems. This role is ideal for an experienced business executive with a strong background in product management of new technology platforms incl. photonics, quantum modalities and advanced packaging platforms.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own the business growth and profitability, product strategy and roadmap for GF's quantum compute platform portfolio, with primary focus on photonic, ion trap, and neutral atom quantum computing platforms.
- Develop modality-specific product offerings including process technologies, integration flows, design enablement, and manufacturing solutions required to scale quantum processors.
- Engage with quantum computing customers to understand architecture roadmaps, technical requirements, and commercialization needs.
- Translate customer requirements into market requirements, platform specifications, and technology development priorities for QTS development team.
- Drive go-to-market strategy, business cases, ecosystem partnerships, and strategic customer engagements to accelerate adoption of GF quantum platforms.
- Monitor industry trends, competitive developments, and emerging quantum modalities to guide portfolio investment decisions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Materials Science, Quantum Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 15+ years of experience in product management, strategic marketing, business leadership, or technology commercialization within semiconductors, photonics, advanced packaging, or quantum technologies.
- P&L ownership, and demonstrated success launching and scaling complex technology platforms from concept through commercialization.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, photonics, process technology development, and technology roadmapping.
- Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams across business, engineering, and R&D organizations.
- Strong customer-facing and executive communication skills.
- Travel – 25+% of time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Direct experience with photonic quantum computing, ion trap quantum computing, neutral atom quantum computing, or other advanced quantum computing modalities.
- Experience with silicon photonics, integrated optics, lasers, optical interconnects, or quantum photonic devices.
- Familiarity with quantum hardware architectures, scaling challenges, and manufacturability requirements.
- Experience working with quantum computing startups, hyperscalers, research institutions, or government-funded quantum programs.
- Existing network within the global quantum ecosystem and experience establishing strategic technology partnerships.
- MBA or equivalent business leadership experience.
EXPECTED SALARY RANGE
$236,000.00 - $410,000.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.
INTRODUCTION
Head of Product Management for Quantum Modalities, Quantum Technology Solutions
Quantum Technology Solution (QTS) is the new business recently launched at GlobalFoundries to enable the Quantum industry to transition from lab-scale to Utility Scale Quantum Computing.
The Head of Product Management for Quantum Compute Platforms is responsible for defining and commercializing GlobalFoundries' portfolio of modality-specific quantum computing platforms. This leader will own the business, develop the product strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market plans for photonic, ion trap, neutral atom, and other emerging quantum computing modalities.
Working closely with strategic customers, ecosystem partners, and QTS process development team, the role translates customer requirements into scalable semiconductor manufacturing platforms and technology roadmaps. The successful candidate will help establish GF as the leading foundry partner for utility-scale quantum computing by developing differentiated process technologies, integration flows, and product offerings that accelerate the transition from research prototypes to manufacturable quantum systems. This role is ideal for an experienced business executive with a strong background in product management of new technology platforms incl. photonics, quantum modalities and advanced packaging platforms.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own the business growth and profitability, product strategy and roadmap for GF's quantum compute platform portfolio, with primary focus on photonic, ion trap, and neutral atom quantum computing platforms.
- Develop modality-specific product offerings including process technologies, integration flows, design enablement, and manufacturing solutions required to scale quantum processors.
- Engage with quantum computing customers to understand architecture roadmaps, technical requirements, and commercialization needs.
- Translate customer requirements into market requirements, platform specifications, and technology development priorities for QTS development team.
- Drive go-to-market strategy, business cases, ecosystem partnerships, and strategic customer engagements to accelerate adoption of GF quantum platforms.
- Monitor industry trends, competitive developments, and emerging quantum modalities to guide portfolio investment decisions.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Advanced degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, Materials Science, Quantum Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- 15+ years of experience in product management, strategic marketing, business leadership, or technology commercialization within semiconductors, photonics, advanced packaging, or quantum technologies.
- P&L ownership, and demonstrated success launching and scaling complex technology platforms from concept through commercialization.
- Strong understanding of semiconductor manufacturing, photonics, process technology development, and technology roadmapping.
- Proven ability to influence and lead cross-functional teams across business, engineering, and R&D organizations.
- Strong customer-facing and executive communication skills.
- Travel – 25+% of time.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Direct experience with photonic quantum computing, ion trap quantum computing, neutral atom quantum computing, or other advanced quantum computing modalities.
- Experience with silicon photonics, integrated optics, lasers, optical interconnects, or quantum photonic devices.
- Familiarity with quantum hardware architectures, scaling challenges, and manufacturability requirements.
- Experience working with quantum computing startups, hyperscalers, research institutions, or government-funded quantum programs.
- Existing network within the global quantum ecosystem and experience establishing strategic technology partnerships.
- MBA or equivalent business leadership experience.
EXPECTED SALARY RANGE
$236,000.00 - $410,000.00
The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at usaccommodations@gf.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
An offer with GlobalFoundries is conditioned upon the successful completion of pre-employment conditions, as applicable, and subject to applicable laws and regulations.
GlobalFoundries is fully committed to equal opportunity in the workplace and believes that cultural diversity within the company enhances its business potential. GlobalFoundries goal of excellence in business necessitates the attraction and retention of highly qualified people. Artificial barriers and stereotypic biases detract from this objective and may be illegally discriminatory.
All policies and processes which pertain to employees including recruitment, selection, training, utilization, promotion, compensation, benefits, extracurricular programs, and termination are created and implemented without regard to age, ethnicity, ancestry, color, marital status, medical condition, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religion, political and/or third-party affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other characteristic or category specified by local, state or federal law.
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Can companies sponsor a Director or Head of role for an H-1B visa?
Yes. Director and Head of roles routinely qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty field. The key is demonstrating the role is a specialty occupation, not just a senior management title. Employers must show the duties require theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge, which most functional director roles satisfy.
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You need a bachelor's degree or higher in a field directly related to the role's core function. A Director of Finance typically needs a degree in finance, accounting, or economics. A Director of Engineering needs a degree in an engineering discipline. If your degree field is adjacent rather than direct, your attorney will need to build a stronger connection through coursework or work experience equivalency.
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The L-1A is available if you've worked for a related foreign affiliate, subsidiary, or parent company in a managerial or executive capacity for at least one continuous year within the past three years. It has no lottery, no annual cap, and no prevailing wage requirement. It also creates a streamlined path to the EB-1C green card, making it the preferred route for multinationals hiring senior leadership from abroad.
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