Senior Quantum Chemistry Product Manager - Palo Alto, California, United States

Originally posted 27 August 2026 by the employer.

PsiQuantum's architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics.

About the role

This role involves defining the product strategy for initial chemistry offerings as PsiQuantum launches its first-generation fault-tolerant quantum computer.

What you'll do

• Lead product use case definitions, requirements gathering, and prioritization of quantum chemistry product opportunities through engagement with chemistry industry partners.
• Develop a product vision and strategy for chemistry products grounded in research capabilities and industry assessments.
• Work closely with the business development team to present product vision to chemistry customers and partners.
• Lead the execution of product plans with the engineering team to develop initial chemistry products, from MVPs to polished products launching with quantum hardware.

What you'll need

• PhD in computational chemistry with a strong grasp of quantum chemistry, or a Master’s degree with equivalent significant experience.
• 2+ years of product management of scientific products, spanning major stages of product development (initial MVPs to product launch).
• Industry experience applying computational chemistry (including quantum chemistry) to real world industry problems.
• Demonstrated verbal, written and presentation skills.
• Proven team player with an ability to work effectively across departments, sites, and time zones.
• Detail oriented, data driven problem solver, with an analytical mindset.

Nice to have

• Experience developing, commercializing, or deploying AI/ML-enabled products for chemistry, materials science, or drug discovery.

Skills: product strategy, quantum chemistry, product vision, go-to-market, industry assessments