Quantum Algorithm Developer - Quantum Materials H/F
Software Engineering
Route de Palaiseau Massy, France
Quantum Algorithm Developer - Quantum Materials H/F
Participez au développement rapide d’une start-up deep-tech à l’avant-garde de la seconde révolution quantique !
About PASQAL
PASQAL designs, develops and markets new quantum computers (QPU for Quantum Processor Unit) based on laser-cooled neutral atom technology. QPUs are machines featuring high-precision optical and laser technologies.
Joining PASQAL is an opportunity to contribute to the rapid development of a Deep-Tech startup at the forefront of the second quantum revolution.
You'll be involved in one of the biggest challenges ever, working with multidisciplinary teams and sharing our passion for shaping the technological landscape of the 21st century.
Job Description
As a Quantum algorithm developper, you will work among top scientists and developers in the quantum industry and tackle materials with digital quantum computers. You will also work with our full-stack quantum team in France, coordinating projects to run on the reality of quantum hardware.
Your missions and responsibilities will include:
Use and develop state-of-the-art digital quantum algorithms to explore quantum materials that can be realized on PASQAL’s quantum processing unit (QPU).
Deploy and execute large-scale classical numerical simulations on our cluster.
Propose implementation and detection schemes tailored for neutral atom quantum processors.
Simulate and study the inherent noise present in the device and suggest mitigation schemes.
Work closely together with PASQAL’s Hardware teams to implement realistic proposals.
Collaborate with PASQAL’s Software teams to develop and consolidate re-usable building blocks and protocols in topics such as error mitigation or tomography
Project topics include primarily algorithm R&D in the domains of simulating quantum materials with a digital quantum processing unit.
Keep a regular technological watch.
Support an inventive activity in the scientific and technical fields related to the Company's research, products, technologies and markets; fill patents.
About you
Hard skills:
PhD in quantum physics, quantum computing, condensed matter physics, computational physics, computer engineering
1+ years’ experience as a postdoc or equivalent position in the industry
Excellent academic track record
Demonstrable experience with Many-body physics/ digital quantum computing
Proficient in or more programming languages including Python, Julia, Fortran, and C, with a strong aptitude for utilizing version control tools such as git, gitlab, and others.
Soft skills:
Team player
Experience in project management
Team spirit, ambitious, organized, proactive, sense of urgency… a true pioneer!
Experience speaking in front of technical and non-technical audiences
English: a good professional capability is essential (written and oral).
Bonus points for:
Experience in working with experimental groups
Experience in cold atom quantum computers
Experience with large-scale numerical simulations
Supervision of master students
We offer
Office in Massy
Hybride remote policy
Permanent contract
Impactful role in a fast pace company
Free time to train yourself and go to conferences and meetups
Hiring process
Recruiter screen 30’
Hiring manager screen 45’ to 60’
Technical interview 60’
Onsite visit of the office and meeting with the future team
Offer!
PASQAL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, because inclusion and diversity are essential to achieving our mission. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, race, ethnic origin, age, religion or sexual orientation.
- Department
- Software
- Role
- Quantum Materials
- Locations
- Massy/Palaiseau, France
- Remote status
- Hybrid
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Department
- Algorithms & Use Cases
- Team
- Quantum Software
About Pasqal
Joining Pasqal will give you the opportunity to take an active part in the rapid development of a DeepTech scale-up at the forefront of the second quantum revolution.
You will be directly involved in one of the biggest challenges shaping the technological landscape of the 21st century. You will be working as part of a team of top-level scientists and engineers, in direct competition with the world's biggest players.