Commercial Director – Seoul, South Korea

Description

About Us:

Classiq Technologies is the world’s leading quantum computing software company, headquartered in Tel Aviv, Israel. Our platform is a comprehensive quantum software stack - comprising an integrated development environment (IDE), high-level programming language (Qmod), advanced compiler, and quantum operating system - that empowers users to seamlessly transition from quantum algorithm design to execution. At the heart of our technology lies algorithmic quantum circuit compilation, a unique and scalable approach that ensures your quantum programs are not only expressive but also implementable on today’s and tomorrow’s quantum hardware. Our high-level, descriptive development environment captures a programmer’s functional intent and abstracts the complexities of quantum hardware, automating the quantum programming process. With over 70 patents supporting our innovations, Classiq is building the foundation for the quantum software ecosystem. Our flagship language, Qmod, enables intuitive quantum software design and accelerates the path to real-world quantum advantage.

We are backed by global leaders including Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), HSBC, Samsung Next, Intesa Sanpaolo, and NTT. Our world-class team of scientists and engineers brings decades of quantum expertise, distilled into our breakthrough quantum engine. Classiq recently closed a $110 million Series C funding round, bringing our total raised capital to $173 million, reinforcing our leadership in quantum software innovation and our commitment to powering the quantum revolution.

Role Description:

Classiq is seeking a full-time Quantum Application Engineer to join our growing team in Tokyo/Seoul. As a key member of our global Quantum Applications team, you will play a crucial role in driving customer success, supporting technical engagements, and accelerating the adoption of our cutting-edge quantum software platform. In this role, you will collaborate closely with both customers and internal stakeholders. You’ll provide hands-on technical support, lead complex project implementations, and apply your expertise in quantum algorithms and application development using the Classiq platform. Your contributions will be critical to ensuring successful customer deployments and will help identify opportunities to enhance our product offering. This position reports directly to the Managing Director, Japan & APAC and Commercial Director of Korea, with a dotted-line report to the Director of Quantum Applications Engineering, based at our global headquarters in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support and guidance to enterprise and academic customers primarily in South Korea, with occasional coverage across the broader APAC region, including Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, and India.
• Troubleshoot customer issues and help design effective quantum application workflows using Classiq’s platform
• Contribute to pre-sales and post-sales activities, working closely with the sales and product teams to drive customer success
• Identify product enhancement opportunities based on user feedback and project experiences
• Collaborate closely with GTM team to promote Classiq’s brand, technology, and values within the APAC quantum ecosystem
• Represent Classiq at local and regional events, workshops, and partner meetings.

What Will Your Day Look Like?

• Implement sophisticated quantum algorithms using Classiq’s platform
• Providing technical support to Classiq's customers 
• Troubleshooting issues and managing projects related to quantum algorithms and applications
• Collaborating with the global Quantum Application Engineering team and the APAC GTM teams
• Driving customer success and identifying opportunities for product enhancement
• Creating and presenting demos of novel quantum algorithms and applications to various prospects
• Promoting Classiq’s brand and values within the Korean quantum ecosystem as a Classiq’s evangelist

Requirements

• Strong understanding of quantum computing and quantum algorithms
• Experience in customer-facing technical roles, preferably in B2B or deep-tech environments
• Ability to work independently and cross-functionally in a fast-paced startup environment
• Fluent in both Korean and English, with strong English communication skills essential for effective collaboration with teams across Israel, Japan, etc."
• Passionate about advancing quantum computing adoption in South Korea and across the APAC region.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Physics, Math, Electrical Engineering, or a related field to quantum computing.
• Experience with quantum information, quantum software engineering, or quantum algorithms
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Korean and English
• Strong technical support, troubleshooting, and project management skills
• Preferred: Proficiency in Python programming will be a plus

Join us at Classiq and be part of a pioneering team shaping the future of quantum computing. If you are passionate about quantum technology and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.