Client-Facing Quantum Optimization Engineer

Quantum Software; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract (Saudi Arabia)

International team

Key role in startup

Training time for conferences

Job summary

Pasqal is seeking a Mid-Senior Application Engineer in Quantum Optimization with a strong background in combinatorial optimization and quantum computing. You will lead client projects, translate problems into optimization formulations, and develop scalable solutions on Pasqal processors.

The role requires a MSc/PhD and several years of experience, with emphasis on collaboration across Engineering, R&D, and external partners. Based in Saudi Arabia, permanent contract.

Qualifications

• MSc or PhD in combinatorial optimization, quantum computing or related field.
• At least 3 years in a similar role with client-facing experience.
• Strong background in optimization formulations and algorithm evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Execute quantum optimization client projects from discussions to delivery.
• Support feasibility studies and define work for future client projects.
• Translate real-world problems into optimization formulations and evaluate strategies.
• Investigate state-of-the-art literature to propose research paths.
• Develop and scale quantum optimization solutions on Pasqal processors.
• Design benchmarking studies and collaborate with software engineering.

Skills

Combinatorial optimization

Quantum computing

Python

Delivery mindset

Education

MSc or PhD in Combinatorial Optimization or Quantum Computing

Tools

Python

Job description

Pasqal is seeking a Mid-Senior Application Engineer in Quantum Optimization with a strong background in combinatorial optimization and quantum computing. You will lead client projects, translate problems into optimization formulations, and develop scalable solutions on Pasqal processors.

The role requires a MSc/PhD and several years of experience, with emphasis on collaboration across Engineering, R&D, and external partners. Based in Saudi Arabia, permanent contract.