Quantum Solution Engineer

About UpliftUplift is a dynamic agency specializing in global talent search, covering EMEA, LATAM, USA, and APAC. With successful placements in 52 countries, we combine speed and cutting-edge technology to source top executive and mid-senior talent across various functions. Our innovative approach integrates global networks, AI, and advanced recruitment tools. Beyond recruitment, we engage with our audience through our podcast, newsletter, and webinars, ensuring we stay at the forefront of talent acquisition and global HR trends.About Our ClientOur client is looking for a Mid-Senior Application Engineer in Quantum Optimization with background in Operations Research and/or in Quantum Computing to strengthen our clients team.What you’ll do :Execute quantum optimization-related client projects from early technical discussions and problem framing to project delivery.Support the Commercial team on the execution of feasibility studies and on the definition the state of work for future client projectsTranslate real-world problems into optimization formulations and evaluate solution strategies using a mix of analytical reasoning and numerical experimentation.Investigate and synthesize the state of the art (academic and industrial literature) to identify relevant directions, assess feasibility, and propose impactful research paths.Develop and scale quantum optimization solutions for clients’ use cases on our clients quantum processors. Also, improve and extend existing use cases;Design and run benchmarking and feasibility studies, including assessing the limitations of classical approaches and identifying realistic pathways toward quantum utility.Develop solutions and experiment pipelines in close collaboration with the software engineering team, using emulation backends locally and on HPC when relevant.Work hardware-aware: investigate realistic implementations on neutral-atom hardware (mainly using analog paradigms)Define blueprints of quantum utility for clients’ use-cases and collaborate closely with R&D hardware teams to bring them to fruition.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (Engineering, R&D, academic and industrial partners, and clients) throughout all phases of projects, ensuring alignment on technical scope, success criteria, and deliverables.Support team-wide execution and knowledge sharing, including helping on code/components outside your direct ownership when needed and contributing to ongoing scientific watch activities.About youWith a MSc or PhD in Combinatorial Optimization, Quantum Computing or in a related field with at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, you have most of the following assets:Proven experience in combinatorial optimization: familiar with classical problems, linear programming, constrained programming, heuristics, metaheuristics, complexity theory, graph theoryProven experience in quantum computing: understanding of quantum algorithms, Hamiltonian-based optimization, Ising formulations, adiabatic and variational approaches, noise mechanisms, state preparation errors, measurement statistics, and hardware constraints of neutral-atom QPUs;Methodological: ability to connect theoretical concepts with practical applications on current and future quantum hardwareDelivery mindset: ability to explore, prototype, benchmark, and iterate on new approaches. Write clear technical reportsProgramming skills (Python): good software engineering practices such as version control, testing, and documentationSolid experience on algorithm evaluation & benchmarking: experiment design, reproducibility, performance analysisAble to collaborate with Engineering and R&D teams across different disciplinesProject ownership : execute projects end-to-end, respecting milestones and and managing risksClient-facing skills: relationship skills for interacting with clients and partnersThe offerContract type: Permanent contract based in Saudi ArabiaA dynamic and close-knit international teamA key role in a fast-growing start-upTime allocated for training and attending conferences and meetups