Overview
We are seeking a globally respected, PhD-level quantum-computing leader to define and lead our quantum strategy, optimization algorithms roadmap, and product vision. This is a senior technical and product leadership role for someone who can translate advanced quantum research into commercially relevant, hybrid quantum-classical solutions.
The ideal candidate has deep expertise in quantum optimization, quantum annealing, gate-based quantum computing, hybrid algorithms, and multi-platform quantum hardware. They bring credibility through top-tier academic training, leading quantum-industry experience, and a recognized record of publications, patents, or technical leadership.

Responsibilities
- Define the company’s quantum optimization strategy, technical roadmap, and product direction.
- Lead the creation of hybrid quantum-classical algorithms for real-world optimization problems.
- Develop and improve QUBO, Ising, constrained-optimization, scheduling, routing, resource-allocation, portfolio, supply-chain, grid, and industrial optimization solutions.




- Evaluate the right approach for each problem: classical, quantum-inspired, quantum annealing, gate-based, or hybrid.
- Benchmark algorithms across quantum hardware platforms, simulators, and cloud quantum services.
- Lead technical decisions involving quantum noise, error mitigation, error correction, compilation, circuit optimization, and hardware-aware algorithm design.
- Partner with AI, software, cloud, and data teams to build reusable quantum products, APIs, accelerators, and customer-ready solutions.
- Represent the company with customers, strategic partners, research institutions, hardware providers, investors, and the global quantum community.
- Mentor and help grow a high-caliber quantum research and engineering team.

Required Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, Operations Research, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experie

📌 Principal Quantum Optimization Scientist (Bengaluru)
🏢 Pranatree
📍 Bengaluru