Position Summary
You will be employed by the quantum division of Chalmers Next Labs (CNL), a company within the Chalmers group, and work at the WACQT Research Arena – Quantum Computing.
This is a full‑time, permanent position based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Chalmers Next Labs offers flexible work hours and excellent work‑life balance.
We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.
Job Description
The WACQT Research Arena – Quantum Computing (WARA‑QC) is seeking a Senior Quantum Computing Application Engineer to spearhead industry collaboration projects and bring quantum computing out of the lab and into real‑world applications.
In this role, you will lead interactions with industry partners through joint projects and work on relevant problems in close collaboration with subject‑matter experts. You will be involved in the entire development chain—from problem identification to delivering learning outcomes.
These projects aim to lower the barriers for Swedish industry to engage with quantum technologies and **accelerate the development of real‑world quantum computing applications.
Your Responsibilities
- Project management: Shape and lead projects together with stakeholders from industry.
- Assessing opportunities: Evaluate where and how quantum computing can provide value and determine project suitability for quantum approaches.
- Project formulation: Define project goals, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with partners.
- Problem transformation: Convert industrial problems into quantum‑amenable forms.
- Algorithm development: Design, implement, and execute quantum algorithms on world‑leading hardware and simulators.
- Performance evaluation: Conduct classical high‑performance computing benchmarks to validate quantum solutions.
- Communication: Report results to both expert and non‑expert stakeholders.
- Mentoring: Guide and lead junior staff members.
Qualifications
- PhD in a relevant field (e.g., Quantum Computing, Quantum Information, Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics), or equivalent work experience with demonstrated research in quantum algorithms.
- Proven track record of delivering applied research or prototypes with measurable impact, ideally in collaboration with industry.
- Demonstrated experience with quantum computing, algorithms, or simulation.
- Demonstrated experience in mentoring junior staff and project management.
- Solid Python skills and ability to produce maintainable code.
- Proficiency with leading SDKs (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq) and quantum simulators.
Desirable Skills
- Industry‑relevant experience in domains such as logistics, finance, materials science, or pharmaceutical applications.
- Expertise in advanced simulation or algorithm development (e.g., machine learning, physics‑based modelling, optimization).
- Expertise with High‑Performance Computing (HPC) environments.
- Contributions to open‑source libraries or community benchmarks.
- Curiosity, adaptability, and a collaborative mindset.
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
Application and Deadline
Last day to apply: 15 February 2026
Only applications submitted through the application portal will be considered.
The selection process is ongoing, and the position may close once a suitable candidate is found.
Contact
- Mårten Skogh, Acting Head of Quantum Technologies, Chalmers Next Labs
📧 marten.skogh@chalmersnextlabs.se - Lars Tornberg, Associate Principal Scientist, AstraZeneca; Head of WARA‑QC
📧 lars.tornberg@astrazeneca.com
