Content Team Lead (Hybrid)

About Xanadu:

Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.

At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems, and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!

Your role and responsibilities:

As Xanadu’s Content Team Lead, you will be helping to bring quantum computing—a cutting-edge society-transforming technology—to the world. Focusing primarily on our open-source software PennyLane, your expertise will help Xanadu increase public awareness of quantum computing, engage with a community of passionate scientists and developers, and expand a fun and accessible brand image. 

In this role, you will:

• Establish high-level strategy for content directed at a specialized technical audience
• Plan and execute successful content campaigns based on outputs from Xanadu’s product, development, and research teams
• Coordinate the content creation process, involving content creators, development teams, and various stakeholders
• Participate actively in all aspects of the content development process (ideation, writing, visuals, review, etc.)
• Lead a team which regularly produces compelling, engaging, and shareable content

Basic qualifications & experience:

• Undergraduate degree in a STEM discipline (e.g., Physics, Math, Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering)
• 4+ years experience creating internet-based content
• Comfortable with techniques for improving traffic and engagement (e.g., search-engine optimization, product marketing)
• Ability to develop content strategy and roadmap based on industry trends and company priorities
• Demonstrated experience supervising others
• Clever and engaging communication style
• Strong organizational skills
• Sharp attention to detail

Preferred qualifications & experience:

• Graduate degree in a relevant discipline (e.g., Physics, Math, Engineering, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, Psychology, English)
• 2+ years experience with content creation in a related field (science, education, software)
• First-hand understanding of the field of quantum computing
• Experience leading a team (hiring, development, establishing culture, providing feedback)
• Comfortable with programming in Python
• Basic familiarity with tools and methodologies used by other teams and stakeholders (e.g., GitHub, Figma, Canva, Agile Development)

Values:

Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for the culture at Xanadu.