Senior Quantum Solutions Engineer (W/M)

Pasqal; Palaiseau; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 130 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Pasqal is seeking an Applications Engineer in Quantum Optimization to lead client projects from problem framing to delivery. You will leverage operations research and quantum computing to translate real-world problems into optimization formulations and evaluate solution strategies using analytical reasoning and numerical experimentation.

In this role, you will develop and scale quantum optimization solutions for client use cases on Pasqal processors, run benchmarking and feasibility studies, and

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in Combinatorial Optimization, Quantum Computing or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar role.
• Strong background in combinatorial optimization and quantum computing.
• Ability to connect theory with practical quantum hardware applications.
• Solid programming and software engineering practices.

Responsabilités

• Lead quantum optimization client projects from early discussions to delivery.
• Support feasibility studies and scope definitions for future projects.
• Translate real-world problems into optimization formulations and evaluate strategies.
• Synthesize state-of-the-art literature to identify directions and feasible paths.
• Develop and scale quantum optimization solutions on Pasqal processors.
• Design benchmarking studies to assess classical limitations and quantum pathways.
• Collaborate with software engineers to build experiment pipelines and emulation backends.
• Work with neutral-atom hardware concepts and blueprints for client use-cases.
• Coordinate with R&D, engineering, academia and partners throughout projects.
• Contribute to team knowledge sharing and cross-cutting code/components.

Connaissances

Combinatorial optimization

Quantum computing

Python programming

Algorithm benchmarking

Project leadership

Client-facing skills

Cross-team collaboration

Delivery mindset

Technical reporting

Formation

MSc or PhD in Combinatorial Optimization or Quantum Computing

Outils

Python

HPC backends

Benchmarking tools

Description du poste

Application Engineer in Quantum Optimization

We are looking for an Application Engineer in Quantum Optimization with a strong background in Operations Research and/or Quantum Computing to strengthen our team.

What you’ll do

• Lead quantum optimization‑related client projects from early technical discussions and problem framing to project delivery and handover.
• Support the Commercial team on the execution of feasibility studies and on the definition of the state of work for future client projects.
• Translate real‑world problems into optimization formulations and evaluate solution strategies using a mix of analytical reasoning and numerical experimentation.
• Investigate and synthesize the state of the art (academic and industrial literature) to identify relevant directions, assess feasibility, and propose impactful research paths.
• Develop and scale quantum optimization solutions for clients’ use cases on Pasqal quantum processors. Also, improve and extend existing use cases.
• Design and run benchmarking and feasibility studies, including assessing the limitations of classical approaches and identifying realistic pathways toward quantum utility.
• Develop solutions and experiment pipelines in close collaboration with the software engineering team, using emulation backends locally and on HPC when relevant.
• Work hardware-aware: investigate realistic implementations on neutral‑atom hardware (mainly using analog paradigms).
• Define blueprints of quantum utility for clients’ use‑cases and collaborate closely with R&D hardware teams to bring them to fruition.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (Engineering, R&D, academic and industrial partners, and clients) throughout all phases of projects, ensuring alignment on technical scope, success criteria, and deliverables.
• Support team-wide execution and knowledge sharing, including helping on code/components outside your direct ownership when needed and contributing to ongoing scientific watch activities.

About You

With a MSc or PhD in Combinatorial Optimization, Quantum Computing or in a related field and at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, you have most of the following assets:

• Strong background in combinatorial optimization: familiar with classical problems, linear programming, constrained programming, heuristics, metaheuristics, complexity theory, graph theory.
• Strong background in quantum computing: in‑depth understanding of quantum algorithms, Hamiltonian-based optimization, Ising formulations, adiabatic and variational approaches, noise mechanisms, state preparation errors, measurement statistics, and hardware constraints of neutral‑atom QPUs.
• Methodological: ability to connect theoretical concepts with practical applications on current and future quantum hardware.
• Delivery mindset: ability to explore, prototype, benchmark, and iterate on new approaches. Write clear technical reports.
• Programming skills (Python): good software engineering practices such as version control, testing, and documentation.
• Solid experience on algorithm evaluation & benchmarking: experiment design, reproducibility, performance analysis.
• Able to collaborate with Engineering and R&D teams across different disciplines.
• Project leadership: plan and drive projects end‑to‑end, manage milestones and risks.
• Client‑facing skills: relationship skills for interacting with clients and partners.

What We Offer

• Contract type: Permanent contract based in Europe.
• A dynamic and close-knit international team.
• A key role in a fast-growing start‑up.
• Time allocated for training and attending conferences and meetups.

Process de recrutement

• A 30‑minute interview with our talent acquisition team.
• A conversation with Wesley, the hiring manager.
• A technical assessment.
• Meet the team in the office.
• Job offer!

Pasqal is an equal‑employment‑opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, age, religion or sexual orientation.

Joining Pasqal will give you the opportunity to take an active part in the rapid development of a DeepTech scale‑up at the forefront of the second quantum revolution. You will be directly involved in one of the biggest challenges shaping the technological landscape of the 21st century and will work as part of a team of top‑level scientists and engineers, in direct competition with the world’s biggest players.