Applied Quantum Applications Engineer

Quandela; Massy; Hybrid; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit-sharing

Health coverage (Alan)

Transport reimbursement

Meal vouchers

Gymlib fitness support

Childcare assistance

Referral bonuses (€1,000-€2,000)

Job summary

Quandela is seeking a Quantum Applications Engineer to bridge quantum algorithms with real-world customer projects. You will identify relevant problems, assess feasibility, and define how to measure meaningful performance using Quandela’s quantum technology.

Working with industrial partners and customers, you translate challenges into quantum computing tasks, evaluate approaches, and benchmark against classical methods. The role blends research rigor with practical impact.

Qualifications

• PhD or Master’s with strong research exposure in quantum computing or related fields.
• Proven understanding of quantum algorithms applicable to near-term devices.
• Strong ability to translate industrial problems into quantum computing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess quantum use cases with customers and partners.
• Conduct feasibility studies for NISQ approaches and benchmarks.
• Define meaningful benchmarks, problem instances and baselines.
• Explore application domains and contribute to roadmaps.
• Prioritize applications by scientific, industrial, and economic value.
• Present technical results to technical and non-specialist audiences.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Communication

Problem solving

English proficiency

Education

PhD in quantum computing / quantum information / physics / applied mathematics / computer science or related

Master’s degree with relevant professional experience

Tools

Python

Job description

Quandela is seeking a Quantum Applications Engineer to bridge quantum algorithms with real-world customer projects. You will identify relevant problems, assess feasibility, and define how to measure meaningful performance using Quandela’s quantum technology.

Working with industrial partners and customers, you translate challenges into quantum computing tasks, evaluate approaches, and benchmark against classical methods. The role blends research rigor with practical impact.