A leading company in the quantum technology sector is expanding its European Customer Success team and looking for an experimental physicist who thrives on solving real‑world challenges in the lab. This role is ideal for someone who has built experiments from scratch, worked hands‑on with superconducting qubits, trapped ions, or neutral atoms, and enjoys collaborating directly with researchers to help them get the best out of their systems.
You’ll work with quantum computing companies and academic labs across Europe, helping them integrate advanced quantum control systems into their existing hardware. Once integrated, you’ll support them in running successful experiments, optimising performance, and developing automated calibration workflows that make a measurable difference to their research output.
This is a role for someone who brings both technical depth and strong interpersonal skills, someone who can understand the physics behind the experiment, troubleshoot complex setups, and communicate clearly with teams who rely on your expertise.
Key responsibilities
- Integrate quantum control systems into customer hardware setups
- Develop and refine automated calibration and optimisation workflows
- Work directly with experimental teams to solve control and performance challenges
- Translate experimental requirements into practical, scalable software solutions
- Build strong technical relationships with customers across Europe
- Contribute to training, documentation, and ongoing technical support
Essential experience
- PhD in experimental quantum physics
- Hands‑on work with superconducting qubits, neutral atoms, or ion traps
- Strong knowledge of quantum computing principles
- Proficiency in Python
- Confidence and clarity in customer‑facing technical discussions
- Willingness to travel to customer sites across Europe
Location & salary
The company is open to candidates based across Europe, with frequent travel expected. Salary is dependent on experience and location, with typical ranges:
- UK: £50,000–£60,000
- France: ~ €60,000
- Germany: €70,000–€80,000
- Upper range: up to £85,000 for the right experience and region