VP R&D

Description At Classiq, we’re shaping the future of quantum computing. Our mission is to make quantum computing practical and impactful by bridging the gap between hardware and real-world applications. Our product enables developers and enterprises to design, optimize, and deploy quantum algorithms at scale, automating complex processes and supporting teams from beginners to experts across diverse architectures. Classiq is trusted by Fortune 500 leaders and global governments. With $210M in total funding and a rapidly growing team of 120 people, we accelerate the quantum era with a product that transforms bold quantum ideas into working applications. The Role We’re hiring a VP R&D to lead our global R&D department. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for translating our quantum scientific breakthroughs into scalable, market-ready products while leading a world-class team of physicists, quantum engineers, and software developers. Behind our quantum innovation stands a world-class, top-tier cloud and product infrastructure that ranks in the top decile of high-growth tech companies globally. You will inherit and scale this robust engineering ecosystem, driving execution velocity while maintaining deep technological excellence. What you'll do Lead and mentor senior engineering leaders while fostering a culture where speed meets quality Translate product roadmaps into engineering plans Cross-functional collaboration: partner closely with CTO, Product Management, Sales, and the CEO to ensure the technical strategy supports market demands. Technical Excellence: Maintain the highest standards of code quality, system architecture, and scientific rigor across all development cycles. Lead the development of next-generation, AI-powered and agent-based products Drive deep adoption of AI across the R&D lifecycle, from coding and testing to architecture and delivery Introduce measurable frameworks to improve engineering productivity, quality, and delivery velocity Who you are 10+ years of experience in engineering leadership, preferably within a Deep Tech or high-growth startup environment. + 3 years of experience leading and managing an R&D organization of 50+ software engineers with responsibility for people leadership, delivery execution, organizational growth, and cross-functional collaboration. Strong background in developing languages, modern software engineering practices (Agile, DevOps, CI/CD) and system architecture. Deep understanding of modern architecture (Saas,...) Hands-on experience with AI technologies and/or leading AI adoption in engineering organizations Strong people leadership with proven cross-functional collaboration skills Educational degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field