Application Specialist (Quantum Computing)

Responsibilities

• Technical & Application Responsibilities
• Develop and deliver: Application notes, technical documentation, and reference system architectures covering quantum, cryogenic, and ultrafast laser‑based systems Demonstrations, benchmarks, and proof‑of‑concept (PoC) implementations
• Collaborate closely with internal engineering and product teams to: Provide structured customer feedback Influence product roadmap and future development decisions
• Sales & Customer‑Facing Responsibilities
• Serve as the technical front‑line in customer engagements, partnering with Sales teams in: Pre‑sales technical discussionsCustomer discovery meetings Technical qualification of opportunities
• Clearly articulate product value propositions, including: Why a specific femtosecond laser , cryogenic system, control platform, cabling solution, or photonic architecture is suitable for a given use case Technical differentiators versus competing solutions
• Deliver: Technical presentations, live demonstrations, and workshops for customers and partners On‑site or virtual system walkthroughs and training sessions involving quantum and ultrafast laser systems
• Support proposal development by providing: Technical input for quotations, system configurations, and solution architectures
• Build trusted relationships with: University laboratories National research institutes Quantum startups and industrial partners
• Required Qualifications
• Education & Background
• PhD or Master's degree in Physics, Quantum Engineering, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering , or a closely related field
• 3-5+ years of hands‑on experience in one or more of the following: Quantum computing research Quantum and photonics technologies Ultrafast / femtosecond laser systems Quantum hardware development Experimental physics or advanced instrumentation roles
• Technical Skills
• Strong understanding of: Quantum computing fundamentals (quantum gates, circuits, and algorithms such as VQE, QAOA, Grover's, Shor's)Quantum noise, decoherence, and error‑mitigation concepts
• Hands‑on experience with experimental systems, including: Cryogenic or low‑temperature systemsRF/microwave or optical control systems Femtosecond lasers, ultrafast optics, pulse characterization, and beam delivery Photonic quantum devices and PIC platforms
• Proficiency in Python and experience with at least one quantum or scientific framework: Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, Perceval, Quantify, or similar
• Familiarity with instrumentation and control stacks such as: Zurich Instruments, Qblox, Keysight, or equivalent platforms Automation tools (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB)
• Strong ability to translate complex physics and photonics concepts into clear, customer‑relevant value
• Nice‑to‑Have
• Experience working with: Cryogenic dilution refrigerators Quantum photonic integrated circuits (PICs) Ultrafast laser laboratories or laser‑based quantum experiments

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