Research Director

Research Director - MULTIVERSE COMPUTING

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Research

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San Sebastian, Spain

Research Director

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Multiverse Computing Multiverse is a well-funded, fast-growing deep-tech company founded in 2019. We are the largest quantum software company in the EU and have been recognized by CB Insights (2023 and 2025) as one of the 100 most promising AI companies in the world.

With 180+ employees and growing, our team is fully multicultural and international. We deliver hyper-efficient software for companies seeking a competitive edge through quantum computing and artificial intelligence.

Our flagship products, CompactifAI and Singularity, address critical needs across various industries:

CompactifAI is a groundbreaking compression tool for foundational AI models based on Tensor Networks. It enables the compression of large AI systems—such as language models—to make them significantly more efficient and portable.

Singularity is a quantum- and quantum-inspired optimization platform used by blue-chip companies to solve complex problems in finance, energy, manufacturing, and beyond. It integrates seamlessly with existing systems and delivers immediate performance gains on classical and quantum hardware.

You’ll be working alongside world-leading experts to develop solutions that tackle real-world challenges. We’re looking for passionate individuals eager to grow in an ethics-driven environment that values sustainability and diversity.

We’re committed to building a truly inclusive culture - come and join us.

Role Overview

The Research Director is a senior scientific leadership role responsible for shaping and executing Multiverse Computing's research strategy across both quantum computing and artificial intelligence. Reporting directly to the Chief Scientific Officer, you will lead a high-calibre, multidisciplinary research organisation, drive the translation of cutting-edge science into product-ready innovations, and represent the company in the global research community.

This role demands a rare combination: deep technical expertise spanning quantum algorithms and modern AI/ML, proven experience managing large, distributed research teams, and the commercial acumen to align research priorities with business objectives. You will be a key voice in the company's scientific direction and a trusted partner to the CSO.

Key Responsibilites

Strategic Research Leadership

• Define and own the multi-year research roadmap across quantum computing, quantum-inspired algorithms, and AI/ML, ensuring alignment with company strategy and product priorities.

• Partner closely with the CSO to translate scientific vision into concrete, deliverable research programmes.

• Identify emerging research trends and opportunities — including quantum advantage milestones, foundation model compression, and hybrid quantum-classical methods — and position Multiverse at the frontier.

• Represent Multiverse Computing at top-tier international conferences, workshops, and scientific advisory boards.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, mentor, and grow a diverse, senior research organisation comprising quantum scientists, ML researchers, software engineers, and applied mathematicians.

• Set clear goals and performance expectations, conduct rigorous reviews, and cultivate a culture of scientific excellence, collaboration, and psychological safety.

• Recruit and retain world-class research talent, working with HR and the CSO to build a compelling scientific environment.

• Coach team leads and senior researchers, supporting their professional development and career progression.

Research Operations & Delivery

• Oversee the planning, execution, and delivery of concurrent research projects across quantum and AI workstreams, ensuring high scientific quality and on-time delivery.

• Establish robust KPIs, milestones, and reporting frameworks to track research progress, publication output, IP generation, and product handoffs.

• Manage research budgets, resource allocation, and external collaborations including university partnerships, EU-funded projects, and industrial consortia.

• Ensure seamless knowledge transfer between research and product/engineering teams, bridging the gap from scientific insight to deployable technology.

Cross-functional & External Collaboration

• Collaborate with Product, Engineering, and Business Development to ensure research outputs are commercially relevant and technically integrable.

• Build and maintain relationships with leading academic institutions, national laboratories, and industry partners.

• Support pre-sales and customer engagements by articulating research capabilities and roadmap to technical and executive audiences.

• Contribute to grant applications, scientific publications, patents, and white papers that strengthen Multiverse's intellectual leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or...