Application Specialist (Quantum Computing)

CORE RESPONSIBILITES:

Technical & Application:

• Act as a subject‑matter expert (SME) for quantum and ultrafast photonics technologies, including: superconducting qubits, photonic quantum systems, associated control architectures Femtosecond laser systems, ultrafast optics, and laser–matter interaction principles Cryogenic systems, RF/microwave signal chains, cabling, filtering, and system integration
• Support customers in: Designing and optimizing quantum and photonic hardware setups, including ultrafast laser integration
• Understanding hardware–software trade‑offs across qubit platforms and photonic architectures Troubleshooting system‑level, optical, and measurement challenges involving cryogenic, RF, and femtosecond laser subsystems
• 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:

• Serve as the technical front‑line in customer engagements, partnering with Sales teams in: Pre‑sales technical discussions customer 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

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• PhD or Master’s degree in Physics, Quantum Engineering, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
• At least 3 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
• 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 systems RF/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, Penny Lane, 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
• Experience working with: Cryogenic dilution refrigerators Quantum photonic integrated circuits (PICs) Ultrafast laser laboratories or laser‑based quantum experiments