
Team Lead Quantum Application Engineering
- Hybrid
- Delft, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
- Quantum Application Engineering
- R&D
Quantum computers aren’t built in a day. Certainly not without a Team Lead for the Engineers who translate breakthrough physics into world-class products.
What will you do?
The Mission
At Qblox, we are orchestrating the "brain" of the quantum computer. Our control stacks are used by the world’s leading research labs to talk to qubits with nanosecond precision. But high-end FPGAs and ultra-low-noise RF circuits are only as powerful as the documentation, user stories, and use cases that support them.
We are looking for a Team Lead for Quantum Application Engineering to lead the charge in making our complex technology accessible, scalable, and world-class.
The Role
You will lead a high-performing team of 7 Application Engineers who sit at the heart of our cross-functional R&D organization. Your team acts as the Product Owners for various development projects, ensuring that what we build in the lab translates into value for our global customers.
You aren't just managing a team; you are an ambassador for our technology—bridging the gap between hardware engineering, software development, and the scientific community.
What you will do
Lead & Mentor: Manage a team of specialists focused on breaking down complex quantum use cases into actionable user stories and compelling tutorials.
Orchestrate the Chaos: Use metrics to triage resources and prioritize workflows, ensuring the team stays agile and focused on the highest-impact tasks.
Stakeholder Management: Act as the operational nexus between senior leadership, external partners, and internal R&D teams to optimize resource allocation.
Technical Stewardship: Act as the final Release Manager for all user-facing documentation and continuously improve our testing lab infrastructure to ensure we stay "future-ready."
Culture Carrier: Translate Qblox values into day-to-day activities, fostering an inclusive environment where knowledge exchange is the default.
Job requirements
Enough about us, what about you?
To thrive in this role, you likely possess a "first-principles" mindset and a rare blend of scientific depth and leadership discipline.
The Background: An MSc or PhD in Physics (or a related field). Ideally, you have a broad curiosity across multiple qubit modalities (Spin, Superconducting, Optical, etc.).
The Leadership: Proven experience mentoring individuals and leading teams. You know how to conduct a performance review that actually inspires growth.
The Method: Experience working in an Agile environment, specifically in a Product Owner capacity.
The Communication: You can explain a complex RF bottleneck to a salesperson and a strategic roadmap to a scientist without losing anyone in translation.
A drive to stay current with scientific literature—you actually enjoy reading the latest from ArXiv.
Experience working across time zones and cultural boundaries (we are a very international bunch).
An enthusiasm for early-stage technical discussions with global partners.
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- Delft, Zuid-Holland, Netherlands
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How we hire
Our hiring process is thorough, to ensure we make the right decision and to help you to decide if we're the right fit for you.

Step 1 | Getting to know you
Our first interview is a 30-minute online meeting with our talent acquisition partner. It's your chance to share your background and reasons for applying while asking initial questions about Qblox.

Step 2 | In depth interview
This 60–90 minute online session with your future team lead explores your experience and potential fit with Qblox. For technical roles, a coding assignment may also be part of this step.

Step 3 | The Floor is Yours
In the final stage, we invite you (preferably onsite) to meet the team and present why you’re the right fit for the role. Bring your unique touch, surprise us!

Step 4 | We want You!
Congratulations, you made it! After reference checks, we’ll send an offer, followed by an electronic employment contract and onboarding steps. Welcome aboard!
Tips and tricks
Check out Qblox’s mission and goals so you can show you’re excited about what we do.
Highlight a few key wins in your career that really show what you bring to the table.
Ask honest questions to figure out if Qblox is the right place for you too.
Think of the presentation as your chance to shine, keep it simple, creative, and true to yourself!
Perks & Benefits

Our Team
Maybe not officially a perk, but certainly our biggest asset: our team. An international, interdisciplinary team with an open working culture and which is having lots of fun.

Compensation
We will offer you a competitive compensation & skin in the game. After being 1 year at Qblox, you will be eligible for our employee stock appreciation scheme (SARs).

Working Hybrid
We have flexible working hours, hybrid working options and travel allowance for commuting to our office, a modern open working space.

Time to Unwind
On top of the Dutch national holidays, we offer 30 days annual leave and 8% holiday allowance.

Pension Scheme
Qblox contributes 14% of said pensionable wages in equal monthly installments to the employer’s pension plan.

Explore the Quantum World
Opportunities for international travel for conferences, partnerships and customer visits.

