Principal Quantum Optimization Engineer

Pasqal; France; Sur place; EUR 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Permanent contract in Europe

International team

Training & conference time

Résumé du poste

Pasqal is seeking an Application Engineer in Quantum Optimization with a strong background in Operations Research and/or Quantum Computing. The role focuses on leading client projects, developing scalability for Pasqal’s quantum processors, and collaborating with R&D and software teams to deliver impactful use cases.

Ideal candidates hold a MSc or PhD in related fields with 5+ years of experience, capable of translating business problems into optimization formulations, and proficient in Python.

Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in combinatorial optimization, quantum computing, or related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong background in optimization and quantum hardware concepts.

Responsabilités

• Lead quantum optimization-related client projects from early discussions to delivery and handover.
• Support the Commercial team on feasibility studies and define the scope for future client projects.
• Translate real-world problems into optimization formulations and evaluate solution strategies through analysis and experiments.
• Review state-of-the-art literature to identify feasible and impactful research directions.
• Develop and scale quantum optimization solutions for Pasqal processors on client use cases.
• Design and run benchmarking and feasibility studies, evaluating classical vs quantum pathways.

Connaissances

Combinatorial optimization

Quantum computing

Python programming

Project leadership

Client-facing skills

Benchmarking & evaluation

Collaborative teamwork

Technical reporting

Formation

MSc/PhD in combinatorial optimization or quantum computing

Description du poste

Pasqal is seeking an Application Engineer in Quantum Optimization with a strong background in Operations Research and/or Quantum Computing. The role focuses on leading client projects, developing scalability for Pasqal’s quantum processors, and collaborating with R&D and software teams to deliver impactful use cases.

Ideal candidates hold a MSc or PhD in related fields with 5+ years of experience, capable of translating business problems into optimization formulations, and proficient in Python.