Quantum Developer Relations Lead

IBM

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Quantum Developer Relations Lead The Quantum Developer Relations Lead joins the IBM Research team to drive the adoption of IBM Quantum technologies across the global developer ecosystem. This role involves designing scalable education programs, creating technical assets like tutorials and documentation, and representing the brand at conferences and workshops. You will act as a vital link between developers and internal teams, identifying friction points to improve SDK usability, APIs, and overall developer experience. Key responsibilities include cultivating partnerships with academic institutions, managing open-source contributions for the Qiskit ecosystem, and advocating for technical improvements. The ideal candidate possesses expertise in quantum computing, software development using Qiskit or similar frameworks, and a strong background in developer advocacy. You will navigate complex technical concepts to build community engagement while solving challenges at the intersection of high-performance computing and quantum science.

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Quantum Computing Qiskit AI HPC Cloud Computing Hybrid Cloud open-source SDK Software Development Developer Experience

What you'll do

  • Develop strategies and programs to increase developer adoption of IBM Quantum technologies.
  • Create technical assets including tutorials, documentation, videos, and sample applications to improve developer success.
  • Represent IBM Quantum at technical talks, workshops, hackathons, conferences, and community events.
  • Advocate for the developer experience by identifying friction points and influencing product roadmap decisions.
  • Build and manage strategic partnerships with academic institutions, research organizations, and industry leaders.
  • Cultivate a sustainable open-source community for the Qiskit ecosystem through contributor engagement.
  • Measure adoption metrics to continuously improve the developer journey and identify usability trends.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Quantum Information Science, or a related technical discipline.
  • Master's degree or PhD in a relevant technical field (preferred).
  • 5+ years of experience in Developer Relations, Developer Advocacy, Technical Education, or Technical Community Management.
  • Strong understanding of quantum computing and software development using Qiskit or comparable frameworks.
  • Experience building software, developer tools, technical demonstrations, or production applications.
  • Proven ability to create technical content including tutorials, documentation, workshops, blogs, videos, and conference presentations.
  • Excellent public speaking skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to diverse audiences.
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Engineering, Product Management, Research, Marketing, and Sales teams.

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