Application Engineer

NightDragon Acquisition Corp.; Germany; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Classiq, a quantum computing software company, is seeking an experienced Quantum Application Engineer for the EMEA region. You will guide onboarding, lead collaborative projects, and act as the technical voice of the customer, bridging quantum research with real-world applications.

You will design quantum solutions, train developers and researchers, and work across on-site customer engagements in Germany, the UK, Italy, or Romania. Strong Python skills and fluency in English are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent in a quantum-related field.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in quantum algorithm design, research, or software development.
• Excellent communication and ability to explain technical topics clearly.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical champion within key customer accounts
• Lead customer onboarding and training for developers and researchers with varying quantum knowledge
• Provide hands-on technical support
• Design and co-execute projects that take real-world applications and solve them with quantum algorithms
• Proactively identify new technical opportunities within customer conversations
• Capture customer feedback and translate it into actionable insights for Product
• Build reusable tools, insights, and methodologies that help scale successful solutions across customers

Skills

Python

Fluent English

Communication

Quantum algorithms

Education

PhD in physics, computer science, or a related field to quantum information science

Tools

Qmod

Qiskit

PennyLane

Cirq

TKet

Job description

Classiq is a quantum computing software company.

We build the platform that enterprise teams and government organizations use to develop, optimize, and deploy quantum software across any quantum hardware.

We're a growth-stage B2B technology company with 100+ patents and a global footprint across North America, Europe, APAC, and Israel.

As a Quantum Application Engineer, you’ll work closely with our enterprise customers in the EMEA region to help them design, build, and scale real-world quantum applications. You’ll guide onboarding, lead collaborative projects, and serve as the technical voice of the customer inside Classiq. You’ll work at the intersection of quantum research, applied engineering, and customer impact, helping some of the world’s leading companies explore and adopt quantum computing.

What you'll do:

• Act as a technical champion within key customer accounts
• Lead customer onboarding and training for developers and researchers with varying quantum knowledge
• Provide hands-on technical support
• Design and co-execute projects that take real-world applications and solve them with quantum algorithms
• Proactively identify new technical opportunities within customer conversations
• Capture customer feedback and translate it into actionable insights for Product
• Build reusable tools, insights, and methodologies that help scale successful solutions across customers

Who are you:

• PhD in physics, computer science, or a related field to quantum information science
• 3+ years of hands-on experience in quantum algorithm design, research, or software development
• Experience leading technical sessions with R&D and engineering teams
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to explain technical topics clearly
• Strong proficiency in Python and quantum SDKs (e.g., Qmod, Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq, Tket)
• fluent English, written and spoken.
• Located in: Germany/ UK/ Italy/ Romania

Bonus points:

• Experience with Quantum Chemistry
• Experience with QML
• Experience with a large variety of quantum algorithms