Technical Program Manager, Cybersecurity

Ready to join the AQ era?

SandboxAQ is solving challenging problems with AI + Quantum for positive impact. We partner with global leaders in government, academia, and the private sector to identify applications that would benefit from quantum-based applications to current and future commercial challenges. We engage with customers early and throughout the development process to improve market fit.

Our team’s unique approach enables cross-pollination across a diverse range of fields, from physics, computer science, neuroscience, mathematics, cryptography, natural sciences and more! Our success comes from coalescing diverse talent to create an environment where experimental thinking and collaboration yield breakthrough AI + Quantum solutions. Join a culture where thought leadership, diverse talent, employee engagement, and technological impact will create the next tech uproar.

We are deeply committed to education as a means to advance quantum solutions and computing initiatives. We invest in future talent through internship programs, research papers, developer tools, textbooks, educational talks/events and partnerships with universities/talent hubs to attract multi-disciplinary talent. Our hope is to inspire people from all walks of life to be prepared for the quantum era and encourage a path in STEM.

About The Role

We are looking for a Technical Program Manager to help lead the development of the next generation of cybersecurity systems. As a Technical Program Manager focused on operations & releases, you will manage planning & execution of product roadmap from development, testing and delivery of high-quality software products and features. You’ll use your technical expertise to identify and manage risks, make sound judgments about quality, and stop or accelerate production at the right time. You will manage the scope, schedule, and risk mitigation plans in order to streamline the efficiency and effectiveness of the engineering team to increase velocity, and ensure our products are enterprise grade. The candidate will be part of a diverse team consisting of cryptographers, mathematicians, ML experts, and physicists, where they will play a key role in efficient and effective development of the technologies being developed. 

What You'll Do

• Manage software product development programs, defining scope, level of effort, milestones, success criteria, resource allocation, risks, dependencies to drive the successful on-time delivery of everything from small releases to major feature launches. 
• Monitor quality of releases and interim development, triage and assign issues. Coordinate fixes for release branches and publish releases.
• Own and publish the release calendar detailing code deployments, data refreshes, code freezes and patch windows.
• Develop tools and processes to improve software engineering productivity. Coordinate launch feature reviews and tracking across multiple teams.
• Exercise technical judgment in working with large, cross-functional teams, and communicate schedules, priorities, and status to all levels in the company.

Who You Are

• Experience in leading a portfolio complex, multi-disciplinary, and rapidly evolving product development programs from inception through launch. 
• Ability to communicate and be a team player who can rapidly tie together multiple perspectives to arrive at and drive to decisions and execution.
• Ability to work in a small team / rapid prototyping environment and deal with uncertainty and fluidity
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications / Network Engineering, Physics, or related Engineering degree/similar technical field of study or equivalent practical experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal experience, including relationship building and collaboration within a cross-functional team.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently in a remote work environment.
• Experience managing execution and high quality delivery on a consumer facing Saas product.
• Familiarity with one or more of the following domains: AI/ML, cryptography and security

Nice to have

• Experience launch products in public sectors
• Masters or Ph.D. in one of the STEM fields or related areas
• Ability to be an influential member of a highly integrated team composed of both technical and non-technical members.

The US base salary range for this full-time position is expected to be $167k - $233k per year. Our salary ranges are determined by role and level. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. This role may be eligible for annual discretionary bonuses and equity.

SandboxAQ welcomes all.

We are committed to creating an inclusive culture where we have zero tolerance for discrimination. We invest in our employees' personal and professional growth. Once you work with us, you can’t go back to normalcy because great breakthroughs come from great teams and we are the best in quantum technology.   We offer competitive salaries, stock options depending on employment type, generous learning opportunities, medical/dental/vision, family planning/fertility, PTO (summer and winter breaks), financial wellness resources, 401(k) plans, and more.    Equal Employment Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.   Accommodations: we provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in job application procedures for open roles. If you need such an accommodation, please let a member of our Recruiting team know.