Senior Solutions Architect (US)

Oxford Quantum Circuits • New York, NY

5d • Remote

About The Position

At OQC, we aren’t just theorising about the future; we’re building it. Born from a philosophy of bold innovation, we’ve successfully transitioned quantum computing from an academic dream into a commercial reality which includes OQC deploying the first quantum computer in the AI Data Centre in New York. As a Senior Solutions Architect, you will bridge cutting-edge quantum technology and real-world application, working directly with customers to design, develop, and validate quantum solutions. You’ll play a critical role in accelerating adoption by demonstrating tangible value, shaping product direction, and translating complex problems into executable quantum use cases.

Requirements

• Strong experience developing quantum algorithms and applications for real-world use cases
• Proficiency in Python and relevant scientific or numerical computing libraries
• Experience communicating complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
• Proven ability to work with customers or partners to define requirements and deliver solutions
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and computational thinking skills
• Experience contributing to or publishing scientific research or technical findings
• Advanced academic or industry experience in quantum computing or a closely related field (PhD or equivalent experience)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in quantum machine learning, optimisation, or hybrid quantum-classical systems
• Background in distributed or high-performance computing environments
• Experience in commercial software development or customer-facing technical roles
• Familiarity with version control, project management tools, and software development best practices
• Experience working in technical teams across multiple locations

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead for external partners, supporting business development and account teams in customer engagements
• Translate customer business challenges into quantum use cases, algorithms, and models aligned to OQC’s hardware
• Design, develop, and deliver proofs of concept to demonstrate the value of quantum computing
• Benchmark quantum solutions against classical baselines and define meaningful evaluation metrics
• Lead technical workshops and contribute to proposals, ensuring technical accuracy and alignment with OQC capabilities
• Collaborate with product and applications teams to feed customer insights into product development and roadmap decisions
• Share knowledge, approaches, and innovations across the global solutions architecture team to drive customer success

Benefits

• A culture of bold innovation
• The chance to work with unique lab infrastructure
• The opportunity to see your work redefine the limits of computation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree