About the Role
The role focuses on connecting quantum computing advancements with higher education and research institutions. The individual will support academic developers, promote practical implementations, and expand engagement through technical content and community programs.
Responsibilities
- Engage with university research teams and scientific computing groups working in quantum information science
- Build relationships with faculty, PhD candidates, and postdoctoral researchers in quantum computing fields
- Support integration of quantum tools and software into academic curricula and research projects
- Organize workshops, tutorials, and technical sessions at academic institutions and conferences
- Collaborate with engineering teams to relay research community feedback into product development
- Develop educational materials tailored to quantum algorithm development and hybrid computing models
- Promote best practices for using high-performance computing in quantum research
- Identify and highlight use cases where quantum-classical computing integration delivers scientific impact
- Facilitate access to development platforms for academic experimentation
- Track emerging research trends in quantum computing and related software ecosystems
- Assist in the creation of open-source projects relevant to quantum simulation and computation
- Represent the platform at academic forums, technical symposia, and research collaborations
- Advocate for developer needs within internal product and engineering teams
- Measure engagement and adoption across research institutions and academic programs
- Coordinate with technical publications to disseminate research-driven content
- Foster partnerships between research labs and computing resource providers
- Support benchmarking and performance analysis for quantum software frameworks
- Encourage reproducibility and open science practices in quantum computing projects
- Mentor student developers and research interns working on quantum-related software
- Strengthen connections between academic innovation and real-world computing infrastructure
Nice to Have
- PhD in quantum physics, quantum information, or a closely related discipline
- Prior industry experience in developer relations or technical advocacy
- Published research in quantum computing or computational physics
- Experience supporting curriculum development in quantum computing courses
- Active participation in quantum open-source communities
Compensation
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including equity and performance incentives
Work Arrangement
Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote and on-site collaboration
Team
Part of a global team focused on advancing computing technologies in academic and research environments
Why This Role Matters
Quantum computing is entering a critical phase where academic research drives real-world progress. This role directly supports the integration of new computing methods into scientific discovery, enabling researchers to explore problems previously out of reach. By connecting tools with talent, the position accelerates innovation across disciplines.
What You’ll Do
Work at the intersection of quantum research and software development to empower academic teams. You will lead technical outreach, support curriculum integration, and help researchers adopt advanced computing platforms. Your efforts will strengthen the bridge between theoretical advances and practical implementation.
Available for qualified candidates
