Chief Innovation and Research Officer / Governance
Officer (CIRO/GO)
(Also serving as Board Parliamentarian and Committee Chair of Advisors to the Board)
Location: Remote / Hybrid
Type: Part-Time
Min. Experience: Senior/Executive-Level
About ArcQubit
ArcQubit is a software company making quantum readiness accessible. Our AI-native platform,
QuantumDrift, helps teams of any skill level assess cryptographic risk, plan PQC migration, and scale toward quantum adoption. We're removing the barriers of cost and complexity so every
organizations can understand their quantum exposure and build a path forward. Visit
arcqubit.io/careers to learn more.
Role Summary
The Chief Innovation and Research Officer / Governance Officer (CIRO/GO) is a senior
executive responsible for the leadership of corporate innovation, research, and governance functions and reports to the CEO. The CIRO/GO oversees the research and development & objectives, ensures alignment of innovation with corporate strategy, supports investor relations, and provides governance guidance to the Board of Directors.
The CIRO/GO also serves as Parliamentarian to the Board of Directors and Committee Chair of Advisors to the Board.
Key Responsibilities
Chief Innovation and Research Officer (CIRO)
• Develop and execute the corporate innovation strategy.
• Identify and champion transformative technologies and partnerships.
• Direct pilot programs and incubator initiatives.
• Promote an organizational culture of innovation and continuous improvement.
• In conjunction with the & Lab Director, establish the company’s & objectives and
execution.
• Translate research outcomes into actionable strategies for commercialization.
• Support executive leadership in investor meetings, providing technical and strategic
insights.
• Represent the company in meetings, conferences and symposiums.
Governance Officer (GO)
• Serve as Parliamentarian to the Board of Directors, ensuring adherence to bylaws,
procedures, and governance standards.
• Act as Committee Chair of Advisors to the Board, coordinating advisory input into
corporate strategy.
• Develop and oversee the company’s government contracting pipeline.
• Represent the company in government forums, consortiums, and partnerships.
Required Qualifications
• PhD required in science, engineering, technology, or related field.
• Minimum of 20 years of senior leadership experience in innovation, &
governance.
• Demonstrated success in translating research into commercial and government
opportunities.
• Proven ability to establish and manage & organizations.
• Expertise in intellectual property and patent oversight.
• Experience supporting and advising corporate boards.
Preferred Qualifications
• Experience in cyber security, cloud infrastructure, or emerging technology markets
• Background working with technical subject matter and translating it for non-technical
audiences
• Experience building marketing processes and documentation from the ground up
What Success Looks Like
• ArcQubit is poised to meet future challenges through the development of next-
generation technologies.
• New technologies to support and expand Quantum readiness are quickly investigated.
• ArcQubit technology development and & is aligned with the ArcQubit Technology
Roadmap, both following expected Technology Roadmap needs and driving the
Technology Roadmap future through early investigation.
• Board meetings are well-prepared, organized and well-run.
• Board Chair/CEO has supporting documents, board consents, etc. for signing and filing.
Compensation and Benefits
This position may or may not qualify for all compensation benefits. Benefits dependent on
location of the candidate.
• Medical insurance (PPO, HMO, and HDHP options available)
• Employer contribution toward premiums
• Dental and vision coverage
• Basic Life and & insurance
• HSA eligible plans
• 401(k) with 1% company match
• Financial wellness resources
• PTO, holidays, plus floating holiday
• Career progression framework with five defined levels
• Opportunity to shape a category-defining platform in an emerging market
Culture at ArcQubit
We're building technology that makes AI and quantum computing accessible to organizations
traditionally locked out of this space. That mission shapes how we work together.
Contributions over hours. We measure impact by what you deliver, not how long you sit at a desk. We trust you to manage your time and energy in ways that let you do your best work.
People come first. Great technology comes from people who feel valued, supported, and
trusted. We're committed to creating an environment where you can thrive professionally and personally.
We're defining who we are together. As an early-stage company preparing to exit stealth,
We're actively shaping our core values and principles. The team members who join now will help establish the culture we carry forward. What guides us today: showing up authentically, acting with integrity, treating each other with respect, taking ownership of our responsibilities, and staying inspired by the problems,We're solving.
Mission-driven work. We believe AI and quantum computing shouldn't be reserved for
organizations with massive budgets and specialized teams. If you're motivated by expanding access to trans-formative technology, you'll find purpose here.
Why ArcQubit
We're at the front edge of a generational technology shift. Quantum computing will reshape security, optimization, and AI. Most organizations Aren't ready, and the tools to get them there don't exist yet. We're building those tools.
At ArcQubit, you'll work with a team that values clarity over hype, outcomes over buzzwords,and access over gate keeping. If you want to help organizations navigate one of the most significant technology transitions of the next decade, we'd like to meet you.