This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Senior Field Engineer in United States.
This role sits at the intersection of cutting-edge quantum computing technology and high-impact federal mission needs, supporting advanced engagement with strategic government clients. You will act as a trusted technical advisor, translating complex quantum capabilities into real-world applications across domains such as optimization, cybersecurity, sensing, and advanced computation. Working closely with sales, product, and engineering teams, you will help shape customer solutions from early ideation through proof-of-concept and into production. The environment is highly collaborative, blending science, engineering, and customer-facing strategy. You will engage with sophisticated stakeholders, including intelligence agencies, to demonstrate the value of quantum solutions. This is a mission-driven role where technical depth, communication skills, and innovation converge to drive meaningful impact.
Accountabilities:- Lead technical engagements with federal intelligence and government clients, acting as a trusted advisor on quantum computing, networking, security, sensing, and space applications
- Co-develop solutions with customers by translating business needs into quantum algorithms and application architectures across domains such as optimization, finance, bioscience, materials science, and AI
- Drive discovery sessions, technical workshops, demos, and proof-of-concept development in collaboration with application and engineering teams
- Guide clients from early ideation through validation and toward production-level quantum workflows
- Capture and communicate customer feedback to product and engineering teams to influence roadmap and innovation priorities
- Support technical sales cycles, including objection handling and solution positioning
- Develop technical materials and assets to explain quantum applications and platform capabilities
- Collaborate with marketing, developer relations, and business development to expand awareness and adoption
- Represent the organization at industry conferences, client meetings, and technical events
Requirements:
- 10+ years of experience in a technical, customer-facing engineering or solutions architecture role
- U.S. citizenship with active Top Secret clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information access required; full-scope polygraph preferred
- Minimum 5 years of experience working with U.S. federal intelligence or government agencies
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Physics, Engineering, Data Science, Machine Learning, or related STEM field
- Strong interest in quantum computing and emerging technologies
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills with strong emotional intelligence
- Experience translating complex technical concepts into business value
- Preferred: Master’s or PhD in a STEM discipline
- Preferred: Hands-on experience with quantum SDKs such as Qiskit or Cirq
- Preferred: Strong Python and Jupyter Notebook proficiency
- Preferred: Full-stack or systems architecture experience across complex technical environments
- Preferred: Experience leading technical workshops, demos, or industry events
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary ranging from approximately 192,979 to 252,659 USD, plus bonus and equity opportunities
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
- 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
- Unlimited paid time off and paid holidays
- Parental and adoption leave support
- Home technology stipend
- Legal insurance and additional employee support programs
- Flexible work arrangements, including remote, hybrid, or onsite options in select locations
- Opportunities for domestic and international travel for client engagement and conferences.
How Jobgether works:
We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.
We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!
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