Junior Quantum Algorithms Scientist
Paris
Firmware – Algorithms /
CDI /
Hybrid
Alice & Bob is a rapidly growing deeptech company going through the R&D stage to shape the future of Quantum computing. A diverse team of brilliant minds from over 20 countries, we're on a mission to revolutionize technology and benefit humanity by building the first universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer with a new kind of superconducting qubit: the Schrödinger cat qubit.
While we're dedicated to our work, we also value a fun and collaborative culture.
Are you ready to join us on this groundbreaking journey? Join us today!
About the role
As a Junior Scientist on the Application Team, you will design quantum algorithms to unlock applications for our fault-tolerant quantum computer. You'll ensure advances are well-documented and provide key operational support, becoming an expert in quantum algorithms and cat-based architectures.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate planning, execute team initiatives, and manage coordination efforts between the team and external departments.
- Generate educational and strategic resources for knowledge transfer across the business, clients, and the company at large.
- Own the maintenance and quality of team documentation.
- Perform essential research and synthesis on quantum computing literature to assess its technological and commercial potential.
- Manage knowledge and standards for internal software tooling.
- Work on team projects to optimize the implementation of quantum algorithms to our architecture, and challenge it.
- Work on the first unchallenged quantum advantage (as soon as Alice & Bob's hardware becomes available).
- Take part in scientific collaborations with academic and private partners.
Requirements
- A research Master's degree in quantum physics or related field.
- Research master-level internships.
- Professional-level English proficiency, both written and spoken.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience with software design and best practices.
- Understanding of quantum computing and error correction.
- Understanding of quantum chemistry or, condensed matter, nuclear physics or high energy physics.
- Affinity for education and communication with different audiences, experience with powerpoint.
- Ability to rapidly become an expert in a new technical topic.
Benefits
- 25-day vacation policy (as per French law) + RTT
- Half of transportation cost coverage (as per French law), or yearly allowance for bike enthusiasts
- Competitive health benefits with Helium/AXA
- Meal vouchers with Swile, as well as access to a fully equipped kitchen
- Parental benefits with crèche support
- Flexible remote policy, up to 40 % a month
- Language courses covered by the company
- Mental health support with moka.care
- Subsidized membership with Urban Sports Club
Research shows that women might feel hesitant to apply for this job if they don't match 100% of the job requirements listed. This list is a guide, and we'd love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match. We are looking to build teams that innovate, not just tick boxes on a job spec.
You will join of one of the most innovative startups in France at an early stage, to be part of a passionate and friendly team on its mission to build the first universal quantum computer!
We love to share and learn from one another, so you will be certain to innovate, develop new ideas, and have the space to grow.
