Quantum Application Scientist Team Lead

Connect-AI; Delft; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect-AI in Delft, Netherlands, is seeking a Quantum Application Scientist Team Lead to steer a highly technical group working with some of the world’s most advanced quantum computing organisations. You will translate customer requirements into clear priorities for R&D and partner with Sales on demos and strategic opportunities.

The role blends hands-on experimentation with strategic leadership, requiring a PhD in Quantum Computing/Quantum Physics and strong experience with superconducting

Qualifications

• PhD in Quantum Computing / Quantum Physics.
• Strong experience with superconducting and/or semiconductor qubits.
• Hands-on experimental experience with RF, microwaves, DC equipment, cryostats and QPUs.
• Proven experience managing technical/scientific teams.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Quantum Application Scientists.
• Work directly with advanced quantum customers on complex experimental challenges.
• Help translate customer requirements into clear priorities for R&D.
• Partner closely with Sales on technical qualification, demos and strategic opportunities.
• Bring structure and prioritisation to a highly specialised scientific team.
• Remain technically credible across quantum control, RF/microwave systems and experimental setups.

Skills

Team leadership

Scientific communication

Customer collaboration

Education

PhD in Quantum Computing/Quantum Physics

Tools

RF/microwave equipment

Cryostats

QPUs

Job description

If you’ve spent enough time in a quantum lab to know what tends to break at 2am, but have also discovered that you genuinely enjoy developing people — this could be a very interesting next step.

I’m working with a leading European quantum technology company looking for a Quantum Application Scientist Team Lead to lead a highly technical team working directly with some of the world’s most advanced quantum computing organisations.

This isn't a purely academic leadership role.

You’ll sit right at the intersection of customers, quantum hardware, R&D and commercial strategy.

You’ll:

• Lead, coach and develop a team of Quantum Application Scientists
• Work directly with advanced quantum customers on complex experimental challenges
• Help translate customer requirements into clear priorities for R&D
• Partner closely with Sales on technical qualification, demos and strategic opportunities
• Bring structure and prioritisation to a highly specialised scientific team
• Remain technically credible across quantum control, RF/microwave systems and experimental setups

What we're looking for:

PhD in Quantum Computing / Quantum Physics

Strong experience with superconducting and/or semiconductor qubits

Genuine hands-on experimental experience with RF, microwaves, DC equipment, cryostats and QPUs

Proven experience managing technical/scientific teams, including performance and development

Strong enough technically to earn the trust of quantum scientists and commercially minded enough to understand what matters to customers

Excellent English communication and presentation skills

You don't need to come from a traditional sales background.

You do need the curiosity and communication skills to turn highly complex quantum problems into decisions that customers, product teams and commercial stakeholders can act on.

Delft, Netherlands — Hybrid

Up to €100,000

For the right person, this is a rare opportunity to stay close to genuinely cutting-edge quantum technology while moving into a role with considerably more influence across people, customers and product direction.