Quantum Training Specialist

At IQM, we build world-leading quantum computers for the well-being of humankind. We design systems to tackle computational challenges beyond the practical limits of classical machines. Our work sits at the edge of science and engineering. It's complex, demanding, and deeply collaborative. We turn deep research into reliable, full-stack systems that drive discoveries in fields like medicine, energy, and technology, reshaping how the world computes.

Join the team that gives quantum a heartbeat.

The work

The real impact of quantum computing starts when people feel confident using it. As a Quantum Training Specialist, you will make that happen. You will own how our customers learn to use IQM systems, from their first login to running hybrid workloads on their own hardware. You will join our Quantum Education and Community team and work closely with technical sales engineers, tender managers, delivery managers, and the technical teams who build our stack.

What you’ll actually do

• Design and deliver hands-on training on real IQM hardware, for both cloud access and on-premises systems at universities, HPC centers, private companies and internal teams

• Build and maintain a reusable, modular curriculum with labs, notebooks, and exercises that work for very different audiences

• Run train-the-trainer programs and write trainer-facing documentation, so staff at customer sites can teach IQM systems themselves

• Write the training and knowledge-transfer sections of RFI/RFP responses with our tender manager, and deliver what we promise

• Work with technical sales and delivery managers to onboard customers at new deployments

• Partner with our technical teams to keep trainings and documentation up to date as our technology evolves

• Contribute to IQM Academy, seminars, webinars, workshops, and hackathons

What we’re looking for

• PhD in quantum computing, physics, or a related field, or extensive technical industry experience in quantum

• Proven ability to explain technical topics to very different audiences, from non-technical learners to active researchers

• Experience in learning design, teaching, or building technical training material

• Comfortable writing Python and Jupyter notebooks, and working with quantum SDKs such as Qiskit or Qrisp

• Excellent written and spoken English, and confidence presenting in front of groups

• Ability to learn new quantum topics quickly and independently, and being curious about the full stack

• Ability to collaborate with people from various backgrounds

• Willingness to travel up to 20% for customer trainings and events

Seen as an advantage

• Hands-on experience below the circuit abstraction, such as pulse-level control, characterization, calibration, or quantum error correction implementation

• Experience with HPC environments or hybrid quantum-classical workflows

• Experience running train-the-trainer programs, workshops, or hackathons

• Experience contributing to tenders or RFI/RFP responses

Why IQM?

• Full-stack quantum computing: From quantum hardware to software layers and beyond, we build across the full-stack.

• High-performance playground: We aim high, and we know sustainable performance only works when life outside work does too—hybrid setups, flexible hours.

• Never the smartest: You won’t always be the smartest person in the room. Neither will we. Expect to learn constantly - from each other and beyond with IQM’s Learning Hub, LinkedIn Learning, and a team-based L&D budget.

• Approachable leadership: Flat hierarchy, direct access. Feel free to approach any leaders. They're friendlier than they look!

• The sweet spot: Big enough to matter. Small enough to move fast. Growing between a startup and a corporation. We’re in the phase where top performers get noticed.

• Bigger than IQM: Our people build know-how for the entire quantum ecosystem. We publish papers, run hackathons, and help shape a market that's still being defined.

The future of computing won’t build itself. You might be one of the few who do.

• Meet our people and learn more about IQM on our stories page.

• Explore our scientific publications.

We'll start interviews and move forward with hiring as soon as we meet strong candidates. Please submit your application soon.

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