Lead Quantum Applications Researcher

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🇯🇵 Japan – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

✨ Researcher

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Qedma Quantum Computing

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2020

🤝 B2B

☁️ SaaS

🔬 Science

B2B • SaaS • Science

Qedma Quantum Computing is a company that provides a quantum software platform (QESEM) that extracts usable quantum signal from noisy quantum hardware. Qedma sits between quantum hardware and applications to perform advanced error mitigation and "quantum signal extraction," offering capabilities described as Error Intelligence (mapping sources and behavior of noise), Quantum Signal Resolution (recovering hidden quantum information), and Output Integrity (validating results with quantifiable confidence). The platform integrates with major quantum hardware and software ecosystems (IBM Quantum/Qiskit, Quantinuum, NVIDIA/CUDA-Q) and targets users in research, HPC/national labs, chemistry/pharma, materials/automotive, and finance. Qedma positions its product as a software layer or middleware that enables larger-scale workloads and higher accuracy on existing quantum hardware without producing hardware itself.

📋 Description

• Lead application-driven quantum research and strategic technical collaborations in Japan • Develop and apply Qedma’s error-reduction technologies to real-world quantum applications • Own Qedma’s quantum applications activities in Japan and ensure the technical success of customer engagements and regional partnerships • Drive high-impact customer projects, translating application and business needs into quantum workflows, technical proposals, and proof-of-concept demonstrations • Develop application-driven error reduction methods, including mitigation and correction • Shape Qedma’s error-reduction roadmap using customer, application, and regional insights • Lead the technical sales process and advise customers from early discovery through long-term partnerships • Build, mentor, and lead the local Quantum Applications Research team • Represent Qedma within the Japanese quantum ecosystem

🎯 Requirements

• PhD in quantum computing, physics, computer science, mathematics, or a related field • Strong experience with quantum algorithms and applied quantum computing workflows • Proven experience working directly with customers or partners in applied or commercial environments • Demonstrated ability to lead technical discussions with both scientific and business stakeholders • Proven scientific leadership, including mentoring researchers and leading collaborative research efforts • Strong programming skills, preferably in Python • Excellent communication skills in English and Japanese, both verbal and written • Ability to operate independently, take ownership of regional responsibilities, and lead initiatives spanning research, product, and commercial teams • Prior experience in technical sales, pre-sales, or customer-facing leadership roles • Experience building or leading small technical or scientific teams • Familiarity with cloud-based quantum hardware platforms and enterprise customers • Existing connections within the Japanese quantum ecosystem

🏖️ Benefits

• Permanent position • Currently remote work arrangement • Insurance and pension entitlements (details available from the employer)

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