Manager, Quantum Applications

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Manager, Quantum Applications - Sweden Site Manager. Location: Gothenburg (Göteborg), Västra Götaland, Sweden

The selected candidate will be a founding leader of IonQ’s Sweden office and will help shape its culture, technical roadmap, and customer success strategy.

Duties:

• Lead the IonQ Sweden quantum applications center, creating a culture focused on innovation and customer success.
• Build, hire, and manage a high-performing technical and business team for the Nordics region;
• Guide research and development of hybrid quantum algorithms and practical applications using IonQ’s trapped-ion quantum computers.
• Identify business opportunities and help clients integrate quantum computing into real-world workflows.
• Partner with product, marketing, and sales teams to design and deliver quantum solutions for various industries.
• Develop intellectual property portfolios, including new algorithms and computational models;
• Represent IonQ at industry conferences, workshops, and technical events;
• Collaborate across IonQ’s global offices to align R&D, production, and application development goals.
• Define multi-year strategies for expanding IonQ’s business in Europe and beyond.

Qualifications:

• 12+ years of experience in technical R&D for algorithm or computational solution development.
• 5+ years of experience leading technical teams that develop and deliver innovative solutions.
• 4+ years of experience managing customer-focused engagements or consulting projects;
• Strong operational understanding of quantum computing systems;
• Proven record of technical innovation through commercial deployments, patents, or research.
• Experience building and operating business units focused on customer-driven technology solutions.
• Ph.D. in chemistry, computer science, physics, engineering, or related field preferred;
• Prior experience with commercializing emerging technologies and leading international collaborations.
• Domain expertise in computational or quantum chemistry, optimization, or biopharma applications is highly valued.

Benefits and Instructions:

• Competitive base salary with variable bonus, equity, and benefits.
• Compensation depends on experience, location, and skills;
• Includes health, dental, and vision plans, unlimited paid time off, parental leave, legal insurance, and more (benefit plans may vary by country).
• Onsite role based in Gothenburg, Sweden, with about 10% domestic and international travel.
• To apply, visit IonQ’s career page and complete the online application form.