Senior Director of Product Strategy - Quantum Security at Ionq

About IonQ: IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance. Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before. Location: This role is based onsite at our office in Pleasanton, CA. Travel: Up to 25%, domestic and international Job ID: 1524 The Role: We are looking for a Senior Director, Product Management – QSafe Trust Platform to join our Quantum Network & Security Solutions (QNSS) division. As a Senior Director, you'll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world's best quantum computers to solve the world's most complex problems. In this role, you will own the product vision, strategy, and roadmap for IonQ's QSafe Trust software platform — the company's network security posture assessment solution that provides holistic, vendor-agnostic security visibility from the physical network layer through MACSec, IPSec, and TLS. You will drive the platform from its current early stage through general availability, working at the intersection of quantum-safe cryptography, network security, and AI-driven analytics. The ideal candidate is a strategic product leader who combines deep expertise in enterprise network security with the ability to build and ship complex, multi-tenant SaaS platforms in emerging technology markets. Responsibilities: • Define and own the end-to-end product vision, strategy, and multi-year roadmap for the QSafe Trust platform, encompassing the QTrust, QResist, and QSecure product lines — from network security posture assessment through remediation. • Drive product definition for the QTrust AI-driven "mission control" experience, including intent-based analytics, ontology-based anomaly detection, and continuous network health monitoring and scoring. • Lead discovery and prioritization across the four foundational trust pillars — Harden Trust (device configuration assurance), Integrity Trust (hardware/software attestation per IETF RFC 9334 RATS), Centralized Trust (aggregated telemetry and observability), and Test Trust (penetration testing and exploit identification). • Define the platform's data collection architecture strategy, ensuring flexibility across cloud-native, on-prem collector, and hybrid deployment models to meet diverse enterprise and carrier-grade requirements. • Partner closely with engineering, quantum networking research, and security architecture teams to translate quantum-safe cryptographic capabilities (PQC, QKD, Q-KMS) into commercially viable product features. • Own the multi-vendor integration strategy, defining APIs and data ingestion frameworks (Syslog, SNMP, OTEL, NETCONF, RESTCONF) that enable vendor-agnostic network security posture assessment at scale. • Engage directly with enterprise customers, government agencies, and carrier/service provider prospects to validate product-market fit, gather requirements, and shape go-to-market positioning. • Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing product management team as the QNSS product organization scales. • Collaborate with sales engineering and business development to support strategic deals, RFP responses, and customer proof-of-concept deployments. • Establish and track product KPIs including adoption, customer health scores, time-to-value, and platform reliability metrics. Requirements: • 12+ years of professional experience in product management with at least 5 years in senior/director-level roles, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Cybersecurity, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. • Proven track record of building and shipping enterprise network security or cybersecurity SaaS platforms (e.g., network monitoring, SIEM, vulnerability management, or security posture management). • Deep understanding of network security protocols and infrastructure across L1–L3, including familiarity with MACSec, IPSec, TLS, and related encryption standards. • Experience defining products that integrate with multi-vendor network environments using standard telemetry and management protocols (SNMP, NETCONF, RESTCONF, OpenTelemetry, Syslog). • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced, technically complex, and ambiguous environment. • Strong executive communication skills with the ability to present product strategy to C-level stakeholders, customers, and board-level audiences. Preferred Qualifications: • Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline. • Experience with post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards, quantum key distribution (QKD), or quantum-safe migration planning. • Background in building AI/ML-driven analytics or observability platforms, particularly involving ontology-based reasoning or intent-based networking. • Experience in telecom, critical infrastructure, or defense/government network security markets. • Familiarity with IETF standards related to remote attestation (RFC 9334 RATS) or network security automation. • Prior experience at a public company or in a high-growth environment navigating the transition from early product to scaled commercial offering. • CISSP, CISM, or equivalent security certifications. The approximate base salary range for this position is $248,557 - $325,425. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site. Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued. We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. US Technical Jobs. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. US Non-Technical Jobs. Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!