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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 29 days IonQ's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 11% of IonQ's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at IonQ
- high 55 stale, 2 reposted of 104 open
- Hiring momentum
- 159 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from IonQ's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for IonQ.
About this role
The Head of Product for IonQ's Quantum Interconnect Platform will serve as a key liaison between the R&D and sales teams, focusing on translating technical research into market-ready products. This hybrid role involves defining the product roadmap, engaging with customers to gather feedback, and developing go-to-market strategies to drive early commercial traction. The position requires strong technical fluency and excellent communication skills to effectively convey complex concepts to diverse stakeholders.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of IonQ as an employer.
What you need
- PhD or advanced technical degree in an engineering, physics, or related field
- 10+ years of experience in product management within quantum computing, networking, or related deep-tech industries
- Direct experience in quantum computing or quantum networking product management
- Background in management consulting or equivalent experience building high-quality, executive-ready presentation materials
- Strong technical fluency, able to engage credibly with engineers, scientists, and physicists on roadmap and technical tradeoffs
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear, customer-facing narratives
Nice to have
- Track record of translating deep R&D into a defined, market-ready product offering
- Experience building and delivering 'first call' or early-stage GTM decks for technical products
- Comfort working across both hardware and software domains on first-of-a-kind products
- Prior experience in a newly-created role with significant scope for growth
What you get
- comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- matching 401(k)
- unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- parental/adoption leave
- legal insurance
- home technology stipend
Worth weighing
- Travel requirement of up to 15%
- No specific mention of team size or structure
- Role involves significant customer engagement in an early-stage capacity, which may require adaptability
- Compensation details include a range but are subject to change based on various factors
Summarised from IonQ's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by IonQ on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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