Senior Product Manager [546]

Job description

About the role D-Wave is seeking an experienced Senior Product Manager to support execution of our gate-model quantum processing unit (QPU) product roadmap, with a focus on dual-rail qubit systems. As a member of our Product Management team, you will translate quantum innovations into customer-focused products by partnering closely with engineering, program management, sales, marketing, and go-to-market teams. You will contribute to roadmap planning and development, define product requirements, and drive execution across hardware, software, and cloud-based solutions. This D role bridges product strategy and engineering execution, ensuring our full-stack quantum systems and simulators deliver meaningful value to customers. You will work across the solution landscape, from standalone quantum systems to hybrid classical-quantum solutions, while engaging with customers to understand their goals, challenges, and evolving requirements. This role will report to the VP, Gate Product Management. What you'll do Support the translation of product roadmap objectives and company goals into clear business and product requirements for development teams. Define detailed product requirements for dual-rail gate-model quantum systems, simulators, and hybrid classical-quantum solutions. Partner with hardware, software, and research teams to prioritize features, evaluate technical trade-offs, and drive alignment of development efforts with customer and business needs. Gather and synthesize customer feedback, market insights, and product usage information, and competitive trends to inform prioritization and roadmap recommendations. Collaborate with program management to track progress, proactively identify risks and dependencies, and help ensure successful product delivery. Work with sales, marketing, and go-to-market teams to support product launches, messaging, and collateral development. Develop a deep understanding of our quantum hardware, software stack, customer use cases, and market opportunities to inform product decisions. Contribute to the development and evolution of the gate-model product roadmap through ongoing analysis of customer needs, technology advancements, and competitive trends. About You Master's degree in a technical discipline such as Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. 3+ years of product management experience supporting complex technical products, ideally involving integrated hardware and software systems in tech environments. Strong experience working with full-stack technology solutions, including hardware, software, APIs, and cloud infrastructure. Ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear product requirements and customer value propositions. Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and build alignment across engineering, research, marketing, sales, go-to-market, and leadership teams. Demonstrated success leading moderately complex product initiatives in cross-functional environments, navigating ambiguity, and maintaining momentum through technical challenges. Proven ability to balance customer needs, business priorities, and technical feasibility when making product decisions. Required Background in quantum physics and quantum computing Experience supporting products across multiple stages of maturity, from research prototypes through commercial deployment. Experience contributing to product roadmaps within deep-tech, scientific computing, or advanced technology environments. Familiarity with scientific computing tools (e.g., Python), cloud platforms, developer tools, or technical infrastructure. Experience with both on-premises deployments and cloud-delivered quantum systems Additional Requirements Location: Hybrid role on the East Coast within commuting distance to New Haven, CT (e.g., New York City to Boston area). Must be able to travel to our New Haven facility. Travel: Occasional travel for customer meetings, conferences, and collaboration with other company locations. A D-Waver's DNA We look at the future and say “why not”; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals. We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other. We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other. As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching. Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful: We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not because they’re simply making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team. Inclusion: We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave. The Fine Print: No 3rd party candidates will be accepted It is D-Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law. #LI-DC1 D-Wave Quantum Inc. (NASDAQ: QBTS) is a leader in the development and delivery of quantum computing systems, software, and services. It is the world’s first commercial supplier of quantum computers, and the first and only to offer dual-platform quantum computing products and services, spanning both annealing and gate-model quantum computing technologies. D-Wave’s mission is to help customers realize the value of quantum today through enterprise-grade systems available on-premises and via its Leap™ quantum cloud service, which offers 99.9% availability and uptime. More than 100 organizations across commercial, government, and research sectors trust D-Wave to address complex computational challenges using quantum computing. Learn more about realizing the value of quantum computing today and how D-Wave is shaping the quantum-driven industrial and societal advancements of tomorrow: .