Senior Partnership Manager (Cryogenic Components)

Location: Hybrid, hirify.global Finland in Espoo, Finland; frequent international travel, including trips to the USA and Asia.

Company

hirify.global builds full-stack quantum computers and quantum hardware and software systems for applications in medicine, energy, and technology.

What you will do

• Identify cryogenic technology gaps with engineering teams and recommend whether to build internally, partner, or buy.
• Find, evaluate, and qualify suppliers and technology partners for cryogenic components, considering technical performance, manufacturing capacity, supply security, and scalability.
• Lead partner relationships, define scopes, timelines, and deliverables, and track progress against milestones.
• Negotiate partnership, supply, confidentiality, and intellectual property agreements with legal and procurement.
• Map supply dependencies, qualify alternatives, and reduce reliance on single sources for critical components.
• Coordinate hirify.global’s hardware roadmap contribution to an international grant project with European and Japanese partners, including technical exchanges and results presentations within agreed intellectual property limits.

Requirements

• MSc in physics, electrical engineering, microwave engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in quantum hardware, cryogenics, low-temperature physics, or the microwave industry, including at least 2 years in partnerships, supplier management, or technical business development.
• Strong understanding of dilution refrigerators, heat loads, thermalisation, and cryogenic RF and microwave components, including their impact on superconducting qubit performance.
• Experience evaluating technical solutions and working with industrial suppliers or equipment manufacturers in a technology-driven environment.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills, with general understanding of contracts, intellectual property, and export control.
• Ability to assess technical gaps and supply risks under uncertainty, produce clear recommendations, and build shared ownership across teams.
• Fluent English and ability to write clear technical reports and communicate with partners, researchers, and senior leadership.
• Comfort with frequent international travel, including trips to the USA and Asia.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work setup and flexible hours.
• Learning Hub, LinkedIn Learning, and a team-based learning and development budget.
• Flat hierarchy with direct access to leadership.
• Environment positioned between a startup and a corporation, combining scale with the ability to move quickly.
• Opportunities to contribute to the wider quantum ecosystem through publications, hackathons, and market development.

Hiring process

• Interviews and hiring will begin as soon as strong candidates are identified; early application is encouraged.