Senior Product Manager, Quantum Product, Quantum AI, Hardware

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8 years of experience in product management or related technical role.
• 3 years of experience taking technical products from conception to launch (e.g., ideation to execution, end-to-end, 0 to 1, etc.).
• Experience with quantum computing, cloud platforms, high-performance computing, or advanced research infrastructure.

Preferred qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a quantum computing related field (e.g., Physics, Chemistry).
• Experience managing technical products or online services related to web services, online technology, and compute services.
• Experience in Quantum Physics, Engineering, or Technology.
• Experience developing business strategy in conjunction with executive leadership.
• Excellent communication skills with an ability to articulate a value proposition to technical and non-technical audiences.

About the job

At Google, we put our users first. The world is always changing, so we need Product Managers who are continuously adapting and excited to work on products that affect millions of people every day.

In this role, you will work cross-functionally to guide products from conception to launch by connecting the technical and business worlds. You can break down complex problems into steps that drive product development.

One of the many reasons Google consistently brings innovative, world-changing products to market is because of the collaborative work we do in Product Management. Our team works closely with creative engineers, designers, marketers, etc. to help design and develop technologies that improve access to the world's information. We're responsible for guiding products throughout the execution cycle, focusing specifically on analyzing, positioning, packaging, promoting, and tailoring our solutions to our users.

Google’s Quantum AI team builds and operates the world's leading quantum computers. As these systems evolve from research prototypes into commercial products, we are seeking a technical, user-focused Product Manager to lead in defining a new initiative for the quantum research community.

In this role, you will be responsible for establishing the product goal, gathering requirements, and driving the roadmap and go-to-market strategy for our hardware offerings. You will collaborate across software, hardware, and research teams to enable the next wave of scientific breakthroughs in this emerging field.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $183,000-$271,000 + bonus + equity + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or benefits. Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market research and engaged analysis to identify user needs and emerging trends, utilizing these insights to shape the product goal and prioritize the hardware roadmap.
  
• Collaborate with engineering and research teams to translate technical capabilities into detailed product requirements, balancing technical innovation with delivery feasibility.
• Define the go-to-market strategy and contribute to the cross-functional implementation of the plan, coordinating with Marketing and Sales to develop pricing, positioning, and technical enablement materials.
  
• Manage the full product life-cycle, defining requirements for operational readiness, reliability, and serviceability to ensure successful adoption and long-term maintenance.
• Act as a product subject matter expert, staying abreast of technical and business developments in the quantum computing and related quantum technology industries.