VP, Quantum Computing Product Marketing

IonQ is looking for a VP, Quantum Computing Product Marketing to lead marketing for IonQ's Compute division. The division builds the world's leading quantum computers, provides cloud access to those systems, and co-develops quantum applications with selected enterprise customers. In this role, you will own the overarching market story for that portfolio, and the share of voice it earns us, contributing to the division's mission of establishing IonQ as the clear category leader in quantum computing. You will work directly with product, science, engineering, applications, sales and executive teams to understand deeply complex technical capability, then translate it into clear, differentiated market positions.

Responsibilities

Define and own the overarching Compute narrative and messaging architecture, hold it consistent across every customer, partner, analyst and investor touchpoint, and establish the guidance the division uses to communicate complex quantum concepts credibly; Lead launch strategy, messaging and content for major Compute products and technical milestones, working from the technology roadmap through to market-ready storylines, and driving cross-functional alignment so every launch lands as part of one argument; Own share of voice for Compute, setting the event, campaign and creative strategy that carries the narrative into the market, and lifting IonQ from a reactive tone into a leadership one; Monitor the competitive landscape and translate market intelligence into positioning and priorities, presenting strategy to executives and acting as a trusted partner to Compute leadership; Define the operating model, governance and hiring plan for Compute marketing, and build the function from nothing to a team of two to five people over the first eighteen months

Requirements

At least ten years in B2B technology marketing, product marketing or category strategy; significant leadership experience in complex technical markets; ability to earn the trust of scientists and engineers; ability to learn a frontier technology quickly; exceptional written, verbal and visual communication; portfolio of executive-level messaging, product launches and thought leadership; record of translating frontier or scientifically complex technology into stories; ability to present to, advise and influence senior executives on market narrative, launch strategy and competitive positioning; confidence to challenge the product and the messaging; experience building share of voice through integrated campaigns, events, content, executive communications and creative work; strong product orientation; experience building or specifying a marketing function; comfort in a high-growth environment; U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum

Nice to have

Cloud infrastructure; AI and machine learning; high performance computing; semiconductors; advanced computing; scientific instrumentation; biotechnology; aerospace

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; matching 401(k); unlimited PTO and paid holidays; parental/adoption leave; legal insurance; home technology stipend