Technical Sales Engineer / Solutions Consultant - South-Korea
At a glance
Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at IQM Quantum Computers. Gangnam District.
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What you'll do
- Build and present customer-specific technical solutions with sales and business development teams
- Run technical workshops, proof-of-concept work, pilots, and live quantum-computing demonstrations
- Prepare tender responses and technical proposals for RFIs, RFPs, and RFQs
- Work with enterprises, public organizations, and universities to define use cases and deployment approaches
- Guide customers from early technical conversations through deployment while feeding requirements to Product and R&D
What you bring
- A physics, engineering, computer science, or related PhD, or about six years in the quantum industry
- Hands-on quantum science expertise plus customer-facing proof-of-concept or pilot delivery
- Clear communication for technical specialists and senior decision makers
- Fluent English, professional Korean, and willingness to travel across the region
Who this fits
This role suits a technically strong quantum professional who can support sales conversations, structure customer problems, and coordinate across Sales, Business Development, Product, and R&D. You will represent the team at APAC events and travel across the region up to thirty-five percent. The role is based in Gangnam District, South Korea.
From the employer
At IQM, we build world-leading quantum computers for the well-being of humankind. We design systems to tackle computational challenges beyond the practical limits of classical machines. Our work sits at the edge of science and engineering. It's complex, demanding, and deeply collaborative. We turn deep research into reliable, full-stack systems that drive discoveries in fields like medicine, energy, and technology, reshaping how the world computes.
Join the team that gives quantum a heartbeat.
The workAs a Technical Sales Engineer / Solutions Consultant in South-Korea, you are the bridge between breakthrough science and real-world impact. You help enterprises and research institutions understand not just what quantum computing is, but what it can do for them.
This role exists to accelerate customer adoption of quantum technology. To translate complex science into clear value. To support our commercial growth in your market while staying close to the people and breakthroughs behind our systems. You work at the intersection of Sales, Business Development, Product and R&D, shaping solutions, guiding customers through their journey, and helping IQM grow in a fast-evolving market.
What you’ll actually doPartner with Sales and Business Development teams to design and present technical solutions tailored to customer needs
Lead technical workshops, proof of concepts, pilots and live demonstrations to showcase the value of IQM quantum computers
Act as Technical Bid Manager in tendering processes, preparing strong technical proposals and responding to RFIs, RFPs and RFQs
Engage with enterprises, public sector organizations and academic institutions to identify use cases and recommend deployment strategies
Translate customer requirements into clear feedback for Product and R&D teams to shape future development
Represent IQM at conferences, trade shows and industry events across APAC
Support customers throughout the full sales cycle from first technical discussion to successful deployment
Travel across the APAC region up to 35 percent to meet customers and partners
A PhD in physics, engineering, computer science, or a related field, or around six years of technical experience in the quantum industry
Strong technical background in quantum science
Experience designing and delivering proof of concepts (PoC) or pilot projects in a customer facing environment
Ability to explain complex technical topics clearly to both technical experts and senior decision makers
Strong problem-solving skills and a structured way of working
Confidence in working with multiple stakeholders across functions and cultures
Fluent English and professional proficiency in Korean
Willingness to travel within the region
Experience with high performance computing, AI or cloud technologies is considered a plus
Full-stack quantum computing: From quantum hardware to software layers and beyond, we build across the full-stack.
High-performance playground: We aim high, and we know sustainable performance only works when life outside work does too—hybrid setups, flexible hours.
Never the smartest: Expect to learn constantly. You won't always be the smartest person in the room, and that's the point.
Approachable leadership: Flat hierarchy, direct access. Feel free to approach any leaders. They're friendlier than they look!
The sweet spot: Big enough to matter. Small enough to move fast. Growing between a startup and a corporation. We’re in the phase where top performers get noticed.
Bigger than IQM: Our people build know-how for the entire quantum ecosystem. We publish papers, run hackathons, and help shape a market that's still being defined.
The future of computing won’t build itself. You might be one of the few who do.
Meet our people and learn more about IQM on our stories page.
Explore our scientific publications.
We'll start interviews and move forward with hiring as soon as we meet strong candidates. Please submit your application soon.
600M€+ Total Funding | 400+ Team Members | 30+ Quantum Computers Built | 300+ Patents Filed | 10 Location Globally
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