VP, Facilities

Job Description

Job Title: Vice President, Facilities. Location: Fremont, California, USA

Responsibilities:

• Define and execute long-term facilities strategy aligned with quantum hardware scaling and business growth
• Oversee mission-critical facility operations ensuring reliability, safety, and operational excellence
• Lead capital projects across multiple sites with budgets ranging from millions to hundreds of millions
• Manage external vendors, contractors, and service providers including negotiation and performance evaluation
• Ensure compliance with environmental, safety, security, and regulatory requirements;
• Identify and mitigate operational and infrastructure risks across global facilities portfolio
• Partner with executive leadership and technical teams to align infrastructure with company goals
• Build and lead a high-impact facilities organization and operational framework;
• Develop scalable systems, playbooks, and standards for multi-site expansion

Qualifications:

• 15+ years of senior leadership experience in facilities, infrastructure, or complex technical operations
• Experience in environments such as semiconductor fabs, data centers, or high-precision laboratories
• Strong ability to manage large-scale capital programs and multi-site operations
• Experience working in regulated or security-sensitive environments
• Strong vendor management and strategic planning capabilities
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-complexity organizations

Preferred:

• Familiarity with quantum hardware environments including dilution refrigerators and vibration-sensitive systems
• Experience with international facilities operations and regulatory environments
• Ability to work both strategically and hands-on in evolving organizations;
• Strong judgment in balancing cost, risk, and operational priorities in technical infrastructure

Benefits and Compensation:

• $250,000 to $300,000 base salary
• Equity participation
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid parental leave;
• Vacation policy and rejuvenation days
• Inclusive and diverse work culture

Other Information:

• Company operates in export-controlled and regulated environments
• Equal opportunity employer with focus on inclusion and diversity
• AI tools may assist in hiring but final decisions are human-led