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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Applications Engineer, Photonics - **Company:** QUANTUM COMPUTING, INC. - **Location:** Santa Barbara, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Notes, Systems Engineering, Bug Tracking Systems, Systems Integration - **Published:** May 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=66aa88ebd3f4470e ## About the Role Do you have experience in Technical sales?, * Education: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, Photonics, or a related technical discipline. * Experience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in photonics, semiconductor lasers, optoelectronics, or optical sensing hardware. * Proven Track Record: Demonstrated ability to secure design wins within complex technical sales cycles. * Technical Depth: Strong fluency in semiconductor laser physics and integrated photonic components. * Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence technical stakeholders and executives alike. * Autonomy: A self-starter capable of driving projects independently while maintaining seamless integration with the broader team. ## Description QCi is seeking a high-caliber Applications Engineer to support our Photonics Division. This role combines laboratory development with high-impact field engagement. You will spend approximately 70% of your time at our Santa Barbara facility, split between the lab-developing proof-of-concept demonstrations-and the office, providing technical support to new and existing customers. The remaining 30% of your time will involve domestic travel to customer sites and trade shows to showcase our technology and secure critical design wins. The ideal candidate possesses a sophisticated balance of technical expertise in photonic principles, hands-on hardware/software integration skills, and the professional soft skills necessary to cultivate long-term customer relationships and brand trust., Application Identification and Demonstration * Market Growth: Identify and pursue high-value applications and programs in lasers, photonic devices, and optical sensing systems. * Consultative Discovery: Extract and synthesize technical requirements from potential customers to provide tailored guidance on QCi-based photonic solutions. * Systems Engineering: Design, construct, and characterize hardware testbeds and system-level demonstrations that mirror real-world customer environments. * Benchmarking: Quantify and document the performance advantages of QCi photonics products against incumbent technologies. * Technical Content: Author high-quality application notes, whitepapers, and technical documentation to educate the market on specific use cases. * Thought Leadership: Present validated application results to internal peers, customers, and the broader scientific community through industry publications. * Trend Analysis: Research emerging technology sectors to identify "blue ocean" opportunities for QCi hardware insertion. Sales and Customer Support * Technical Liaison: Serve as the primary technical resource for sales staff regarding product specifications, performance limits, and usage. * Strategic Engagement: Join sales leadership in high-stakes customer meetings to provide deep technical credibility. * Deployment Support: Provide expert on-site assistance for customer bring-up, system implementation, and complex troubleshooting. * Collaborative Design: Lead technical brainstorming sessions with customers to map QCi capabilities to their unique mission requirements. * Feedback Loop: Maintain an active bug tracker and feature request list, coordinating with the Engineering team to prioritize fixes and future product enhancement ## Related Videos - [Hiring Talent in Tech without Unconscious Bias](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1057-hiring-talent-in-tech-without-unconscious-bias) - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [Physical AI: The Era of Intelligent Machines](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100141-physical-ai-the-era-of-intelligent-machines) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [Developing the Backend with Stefan Lingler, CTO at Shpock](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100360-developing-the-backend-with-stefan-lingler-cto-at-shpock) - [Boost Productivity with AI: Figma & Playwright MCP Workflows - Aris Markogiannakis](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1768-boost-productivity-with-ai-figma-playwright-mcp-workflows-aris-markogiannakis) ## Related Articles - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [How to Write a CV and Interview if You Don't Fully Qualify For The Job](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/183-how-to-write-a-cv-and-interview-if-you-don-t-fully-qualify-for-the-job) - [How to Find Tech Jobs in Vienna](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/292-how-to-find-tech-jobs-in-vienna) - [How to Answer the Interview Question: “Why Do You Want to Be a Software Engineer?”](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/392-how-to-answer-the-interview-question-why-do-you-want-to-be-a-software-engineer) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know)