Director of Product Management for Quantum Photonics, Quantum Technology Solutions
GlobalFoundries · Santa Clara, United States +1 · 1d ago
About GlobalFoundries:
GlobalFoundries is a leading full-service semiconductor foundry providing a unique combination of design, development, and fabrication services to some of the world’s most inspired technology companies. With a global manufacturing footprint spanning three continents, GlobalFoundries makes possible the technologies and systems that transform industries and give customers the power to shape their markets. For more information, visit www.gf.com.
Summary of Role:
Director of Product Management for Quantum Photonics, 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 Product Manager for Quantum Photonics is responsible for defining and commercializing GlobalFoundries' portfolio of photonic based quantum platforms. This leader will own the business, develop the product strategy, roadmap, and go-to-market plans for photonic based quantum computing, sensing and networking, and other emerging photonic based quantum applications.
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.
Essential Responsibilities
- Own the business growth and profitability, product strategy and roadmap for GF's quantum compute platform portfolio, with primary focus on photonic compute, sensing and networking 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.
Other Responsibilities:
- Perform all activities in a safe and responsible manner and support all Environmental, Health, Safety & Security requirements and programs.
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 base quantum computing, sensing and networking architectures, or other advanced quantum computing modalities such as neutral atom and ion trap.
- 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
$166,500.00 - $319,000.00The exact Salary will be determined based on qualifications, experience and location.
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