About the role
Description
At Classiq Technologies, we’re shaping the future of quantum computing. Our mission is to make quantum computing practical and impactful by bridging the gap between hardware and real-world applications. Our platform enables developers and enterprises to design, optimize, and deploy quantum algorithms at scale, automating complex processes and supporting teams from beginners to experts across diverse architectures.
Classiq is trusted by Fortune 500 leaders and global governments. We accelerate the quantum era with a platform that transforms bold quantum ideas into working applications.
You’ll join Classiq as a Quantum Application Engineer based in Tokyo, where you’ll play a key role in advancing our quantum software platform. You’ll work closely with researchers, engineers, and product leaders, take ownership of meaningful initiatives, and contribute directly to both our technology and our culture as we scale.
As a Quantum Solutions Architect based out of APAC HQs in Tokyo, you'll lead the technical track of the sales cycle with APAC customers (government, enterprise, academy), helping customers with varying capabilities in the quantum software domain to evaluate, adopt, and engage with Classiq's quantum software platform. You’ll partner with all the GTM teams and serve as the trusted advisor for customers and team members, finding solutions to the most complex challenges, guiding technical discovery, and delivering customized demos that fulfill the customers’ expectations.
What You'll Do
Partner with Sales and other teams to qualify, scope, and shape opportunities, and then, with the customers, define technical engagement plans and strategy
Lead technical discovery processes to understand customer challenges across a variety of domains (such as Finance, Pharma, Automotive, Healthcare, logistics, and many more) using quantum information and quantum algorithm development expertise.
Build trust and lead customers to educated decisions through clear, compelling demos
Articulate complex quantum computing concepts to a range of technical audiences, one-to-one and one-to-many
Proactively identify new technical opportunities within customer conversations
Influence product direction by relaying field feedback from prospects
Maintain a library of reusable implementation assets and POC templates
Who You Are
3+ years of experience in a customer-facing technical role (e.g., Solutions Engineer, Presale Engineer, or deep DevOps roles that were customer-facing), or in a strategic technical position with strong cross-functional engagement (e.g., Product Manager, System Architect)
Bachelor's or Master’s or Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Physics, Math, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
Experience with quantum information, quantum software engineering, or quantum algorithms
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong technical support, troubleshooting, and project management skills
Full proficiency in English. Japanese language is a plus
Advantage: Proficiency in Python programming
Ability to work independently and remotely
Join us at Classiq and be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of quantum computing. If you are passionate about quantum technology and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.
Originally posted on Himalayas