Quantum Application Engineer
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About the Position
Quantum Application Engineer
Italy
Full-time
Classiq Technologies, a leading innovator in the quantum computing software ecosystem, is expanding its presence in Italy by building a new quantum computing center. We're looking for our first on-site hire to lead its day-to-day operations. You'll be the local technical and operational face of the platform for the center's users, running onboarding, training, and support.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the on-the-ground technical point of contact for the center's platform users.
- Deliver hands-on onboarding and training on the Classiq platform for researchers, engineers, and end users in Italian.
- Provide first-line technical support and troubleshooting for platform users.
- Implement quantum applications hand in hand with the local enterprise customers.
- Own day-to-day center operations: user and license management, hardware/resource access allocation, etc.
- Build strong working relationships with the partner's team - surfacing risks and requirements, and feeding field insights back to Classiq.
- Represent the center for visiting customers and partners (demos, walkthroughs) - customer-facing.
- As an early hire, help stand up center readiness - space, equipment, and workflows as the team grows.
Requirements
- Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Physics, Computer Science, or Engineering, with a strong academic or practical focus on quantum computing or quantum information.
- Prior experience in technical customer support, training delivery, or platform/site operations.
- Comfortable learning and explaining complex technical concepts to non-expert audiences.
- Demonstrated independence and initiative, a proven track record of owning a project, site, or function.
- Fluent/native Italian; strong enough English to collaborate with a global team.
- Based in or willing to relocate to Naples.
Nice to Have
- Exposure to Python or scientific/technical computing.
- Experience with HPC, lab, or specialized hardware environments.
- Experience opening or standing up a technical site/office as an early team member.
We Offer
- Opportunity to be a founding member of a new site with real autonomy.
- Work with a world-class team dedicated to creating the best quantum software.
- Competitive compensation package.
About the Company
Classiq Technologies, founded in 2020, is a leading innovator in the quantum computing software ecosystem. The company has raised $220 million from leading investors and built a world-class team dedicated to creating the best quantum software and unrivaled product. With over 90 patents, essential quantum software technologies, and partnerships with major industry players, Classiq powers and serves some of the world’s largest enterprises, universities, and national quantum programs.
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