Quantum Developer
Participate in the rapid development of a deep-tech start-up at the forefront of the second quantum revolution!
About Pasqal
PASQAL designs and develops Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) and associated software tools.
Our innovative technology enables us to address use cases that are currently beyond the reach of the most powerful supercomputers; these cases can concern industrial application challenges as well as fundamental science needs.
In addition to the exceptional computing power they provide, QPUs are highly energy efficient and will contribute to a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of the HPC industry.
Job Description
We are looking for a Physicist in the field of Quantum Computing or Many Body Quantum Systems to join the Primitives team.
Your role will be to research, design and construct protocols executable on Rydberg atom quantum computers, which form the building blocks of algorithms used by the Hamiltonian team. This will involve close collaboration with the Simulators, Protocols and Software Libraries teams and with the other analog quantum algorithms team subteams. You will be responsible for researching promising developments in the Physics community and testing their applicability for computation on our platform.
You will work alongside software developers, hardware engineers and algorithm developers and participate in promoting, analysing and supporting the use of the resulting methods throughout the company.
About you
You hold a Masters in Physics and have proven experience of 3+ years in a similar position, or you have a PhD in Physics, and have the following assets:
Hard Skills:
- Experience with python
- Good practices in software development including version control, collaborative development, documentation etc
- Experience using numerical simulation of quantum systems, e.g. qutip, iTensor, qiskit
- Experience in quantum optics and atomic physics OR QIP (quantum information processing) required
- Experience in quantum computing industy and academia strongly desired with specific experience in neutral atom quantum processors highly appreciated
Softs Skills:
- Good organization skills and enthusiasm for intra and inter team collaboration and communication (team abroad)
- Collaborative work, team work
- Proactive
- You take ownership of your projects
- Strong record of reporting, documenting and presenting research
- English fluency
What we offer
- Offices in Massy, France
- Flexible rythm of remote work (open to full remote if you are located in one of you locations, and open to travel to the office from time to time)
- Type of contract : permanent
- A dynamic and close-knit international team
- A key role in a growing start-up
- Free time to train and go to conferences/meetups
Recruitment process
- An interview with our Talent Acquisition Specialist (~45mins)
- An exchange with the Hiring Manager (~1hr)
- A peer interview with (~45/60mins)
- An offer!
PASQAL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, as inclusion and diversity are essential to achieving our mission. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, religion or sexual orientation.
- Department
- Software
- Role
- Quantum Applications
- Locations
- Massy, France
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Seniority
- Intermediate
About PASQAL
About us:
- Full stack, Neutral Atom, Quantum Technology, global leader
- Enabled by Nobel Prize-winning technology
- French Tech 2030 Laureate
- Growing global team made of Quantum experts and scientists, quantum software and hardware engineers and deeptech enthusiasts
- In direct competition with the world's biggest players (Google - Microsoft - IBM - Amazon)
- Privately owned
- 140 million Euros raised (equity) to date
Our business:
- PASQAL designs quantum processors (QPUs: Quantum Processing Units), manufactures the hardware, and develops the associated software
- QPUs are highly energy-efficient which will help to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of the HPC industry
- We manage use cases for our customers currently beyond the reach of the most powerful supercomputers
Quantum Developer
Participate in the rapid development of a deep-tech start-up at the forefront of the second quantum revolution!
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