Scientific Engagement Specialist

Quandela; Massy; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% health coverage (Alan)

50% transport reimbursement or lunch

Meal vouchers (Swile)

Childcare assistance & referral bonus

Profit-sharing & company savings plan

Job summary

Quandela is seeking a Scientific Engagement Specialist to build deep relationships with academic researchers and guide them in using our quantum computing solutions for meaningful research.

You will bridge external researchers with Quandela's internal scientific and technical teams, own learning content, and contribute to community development through workshops and events. A hybrid work model is offered with Massy and Paris engagements.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or PhD in a relevant field (quantum computing, physics, CS, math)
• 3+ years of research or engagement experience with quantum computing
• Ability to read scientific papers and discuss technical topics clearly
• Experience creating technical content and educational materials
• Strong interpersonal skills and long-term relationship building
• Excellent written and spoken English

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with academic researchers and groups.
• Provide first-level scientific guidance and connect researchers with Quandela experts.
• Track research activity and help researchers progress from experiments to substantial projects.
• Translate community feedback into recommendations for Product and R&D teams.
• Create learning content for the Quandela Hub Training Centre (tutorials, courses, notebooks).
• Organize workshops, webinars and conference engagements to support the scientific community.

Skills

Quantum computing

Academic engagement

Technical communication

Relationship building

Content creation

Public speaking

Education

Master's degree or PhD in quantum computing, quantum information, physics, computer science, mathematics

Job description

Quandela is a global leader in quantum computing, designing, building, and delivering cutting-edge quantum solutions for research and industry. Its offerings include the most energy-efficient quantum computers for data centers, full-stack quantum computing solutions accessible via the cloud, and algorithm access services for academic and industrial customers. Following a pragmatic, step-by-step roadmap, Quandela has been deploying industrial-grade systems since 2023 while developing future generations of fault-tolerant quantum computers capable of scaling through the integration of thousands of photonic components. Quandela is committed to making quantum computing accessible to all in order to address the most complex industrial and societal challenges.

Join Us at the Forefront of Quantum Computing Innovation

We're looking for a Scientific Engagement Specialist to build deep relationships with Quandela's academic and scientific users, and help researchers successfully use our quantum computing technology for meaningful research. You'll act as the bridge between external researchers and Quandela's internal scientific and technical expertise, while also owning technical learning content and research-oriented community development.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted, long-term relationships with strategically relevant academic researchers and research groups.
• Understand researchers' objectives, algorithms, and workflows; provide first-level scientific guidance and connect them with Quandela experts when deeper expertise is needed.
• Track research activity (projects, QPU usage, publications) and help researchers progress from experimentation to substantive projects and advocacy.
• Capture emerging scientific needs and translate research-community feedback into recommendations for Product and R&D teams.
• Create technically accurate learning content for the Quandela Hub Training Centre (tutorials, courses, notebooks, demos).
• Organise and contribute to research workshops, technical webinars and scientific community events, including at academic conferences.

• Master's degree or PhD in quantum computing, quantum information, physics, computer science, mathematics or a related discipline (PhD preferred but not required).
• + 3 years of relevant experience, including meaningful research experience in quantum computing, quantum information, quantum physics, quantum algorithms or a closely related field.
• Strong understanding of quantum computing fundamentals, with the ability to read scientific papers and engage in technical discussions.
• Experience conducting research in an academic, industrial or applied R&D environment.
• Experience creating technical documentation, tutorials, presentations or educational content.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to users with different levels of expertise.
• Strong interpersonal skills and genuine interest in building long-term relationships with researchers.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Nice to have

• Hands-on experience with quantum software frameworks and quantum hardware/cloud platforms.

• Experience with photonic quantum computing or developing/applying quantum algorithms.

• Publication record or experience contributing to academic research projects.

• Experience running workshops, hackathons or scientific community programmes.

• Familiarity with developer or open-source communities.

• Competitive salary, flexible based on your experience
• Profit-sharing & company savings plan
• 100% health coverage (Alan)
• 50% transport reimbursement or sustainable mobility bonus
• Meal vouchers (Swile), Gymlib fitness support
• Childcare assistance & referral bonuses (€1,000–€2,000)

What we offer:

• A meaningful role with real ownership, from day one
• A team eager to collaborate and grow with you
• A hybrid work model (3 days/week onsite in Massy, 1 day in Paris, 1 to 2 days remotely)
• Daily exposure to the entire quantum stack — from high-level APIs to low-level firmware, and everything in between.
  

Process

• Talent Acquisition Interview (30')
• Hiring Manager Interview (45')
• Use Case (a live use case or one to be prepared at home and presented afterward)
• Meeting with the teams
• 2 reference check
• Offer

(This process is provided for guidance only and may evolve depending on the roles)

At Quandela, we believe that the strength of our team is the plurality of experiences, perspectives, and journeys. We are committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. All applications are welcome.