
CTO - Quantum Consulting - Senior Consultant
About the role
Job Description
Role Purpose
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Identify, define and validate quantum use cases in your domain (e.g., finance, healthcare, supply chain) with ROI, feasibility, scalability.
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Deep dive: analyze customer data, constraints, business process pain points; map them to quantum / hybrid quantum-classical solutions.
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Lead presales: craft proposals, solution architectures, cost/benefit models; respond to RFPs; differentiate quantum offerings.
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Prepare and deliver demos & prototypes at the innovation center to showcase capabilities to clients / prospects.
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Work closely with engineering/research teams to ensure technical viability of proposed solutions, manage risk.
Evangelize quantum internally and externally: workshops, whitepapers, speaking engagements
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unicating technical material to non-technical stakeholders.
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Proven track record of leading deals, demos, customer engagements.
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Qualifications / Skills:
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Deep experience in consulting / solution architecture / presales or domain expertise.
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Good understanding of quantum computing paradigms, algorithmic possibilities, current limitations.
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Good business acumen; ability to quantify business value; skilled in comm
Quantum Researcher
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Total Experience: PhD plus ~ 3-7 years post PhD (or equivalent research)
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Quantum-Specific Experience:4-7 years in quantum algorithm/theory/simulation research
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Location: Bangalore
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Key Responsibilities:
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Research and develop novel quantum / hybrid quantum‐classical algorithms (e.g., error mitigation, noise resilience, optimization, simulation).
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Engage with academic institutions: joint projects, publications, student supervision, workshops.
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Identify, evaluate, and establish partnerships with niche quantum startups and technology providers.
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Publish in top conferences / journals; represent the organisation in forums, conferences, standards bodies.
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Assist product / engineering teams in translating research insights into prototypes / proof-of-concepts.
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Maintain awareness of latest scientific developments, benchmark emerging hardware, simulate algorithm performance.
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Qualifications / Skills:
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PhD in Physics / Mathematics / Quantum Information Science or equivalent.
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Strong theoretical grounding; experience with quantum algorithms, error correction, simulation tools.
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Track record of publications; ability to conduct independent research.
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Collaborative, with ability to liaise across academia & industry.
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Good coding / simulation skills (Python, C++, knowledge of quantum simulators and maybe early hardware).
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Required skills
Logistics
Financial analysis
Design
Communication
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