Senior Director, Quantum Technology Solutions

Job Title

Senior Director, Quantum Technology Solutions

Role Summary

Lead GF LABS' Quantum Technology Solutions organization to define and execute medium- and long-range R&D programs that enable utility-scale quantum computing. The role focuses on technology integration, materials and system-level reliability, and scaling an engineering organization to deliver large-scale quantum hardware.

Experience Level

Senior-level. Requires extensive executive leadership and technical experience; posting requests a minimum of 15 years in semiconductor or quantum R&D.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership, strategic direction, and operational oversight for GF's quantum technology development and customer programs.

• Develop and execute the GF Labs quantum roadmap aligned with industry needs and customer engagements.
• Recruit, scale, onboard and mentor a multidisciplinary team including physicists, integration/process engineers, design-enablement engineers, and project managers.
• Plan and lead customer joint development programs targeting acceleration of systems exceeding 1M qubits.
• Build partnerships with materials and tools providers, research institutions, and universities to address materials and integration challenges.
• Advocate for quantum initiatives with business stakeholders by communicating milestones and ROI.
• Drive system-level reliability and cryo-operation capabilities to improve hardware quality.
• Provide operational oversight: optimize project scope/timelines, improve specialized fabrication processes, establish OKR-driven tracking, and manage multi-quarter R&D budgets.

Requirements

Must-have technical and leadership qualifications for immediate impact; nice-to-have items omitted if not specified.

• Must have: Minimum 15 years in semiconductor or quantum R&D focused on advanced process integration and system-level hardware development.
• Must have: Demonstrated technical breadth in advanced semiconductor process integration (BEOL, photonics) and experience with at least two quantum modalities (superconducting qubits, silicon spin qubits, photonics, ion traps, neutral atoms).
• Must have: Proven executive leadership managing large, high-growth engineering organizations and complex strategic programs.
• Must have: Expert-level project management delivering complex hardware milestones and multi-quarter budget oversight.
• Must have: Exceptional communication skills to present complex quantum concepts to executive stakeholders and partners; fluent English (written and verbal).
• Must have: Willingness to travel 25% or more.
• Location requirement: Role based at GF fabrication sites in New York or Vermont.

Education Requirements

MS or Ph.D. in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field (explicitly stated).

About the Company

Company: GlobalFoundries

Headquarters: Saratoga Springs, New York, USA

GlobalFoundries is a leading contract manufacturer for the global semiconductor industry, with facilities in multiple countries, including the USA. The company develops a broad portfolio of semiconductor technologies and employs around 13,000 people worldwide. GlobalFoundries focuses on enhancing competitiveness in specialized application solutions and fostering innovation in mobile communications, consumer electronics, and automotive applications.