Hardware Platform Operations Manager
Paris
Quantum Hardware & Infrastructure – Infrastructure /
CDI /
Hybrid
Alice & Bob is developing the first universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer to solve the world’s hardest problems.
The quantum computer we envision building is based on a new kind of superconducting qubit: the Schrödinger cat qubit. In comparison to other superconducting platforms, cat qubits have the astonishing ability to implement quantum error correction autonomously!
We are at the forefront of the quantum race, competing with tech giants such as Google or IBM, and we are growing fast after securing €100 million of funding in 2025 to develop our unique technology.
Currently 100+ and counting, between physicists, PhD students, engineers and experienced business professionals, we are united to reach our ambitious goal. Are you a quantum pioneer? Join us on a mission to reshape the future!
Alice &cBob is developing a quantum computer based on cat qubits. While already operating cryostats in its existing site, Alice & Bob is stepping up by building a new facility in Ile de France (construction started, start of operation end 2025), to increase the “test and operation” capacity of Quantum Processor Units. This new facility will allow to speed up the design iteration cycle.
As part of the Quantum Hardware and Infrastructure department, the Hardware Platform Operation (HPO) team is created to operate the cryoplatform. This platform represents a major investment: HPO team will focus 100% on operational excellence and quality, to ensure the highest availability rate.
HPO team will be in charge of operating the cool down/warm up + modifications of cabling (inside the cryostat and instrumentation racks), according to the requests of the users. The HPO team will be the main entry point from the users.
As the Hardware Platform Operations Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in bringing into reality the QPU designs imagined by the company. For this role, we are seeking an engineer experienced in production management and team management.
Responsibilities:
- Organize, plan and oversee the day-to-day operations; ensure that the requests of users are documented and complete. elaborate the planning of operation with the team and in compliance with users' constraints; contribute to the tasks of warm-up/cool down cycle and cabling modification; be responsible for the review of the work done; establish with the team standard operating procedures; lead improvement actions (A3…); manage the stock and loop back with suppliers and purchasing team
- Coordinate the team planning with company iteration cycles, ensuring coordination with other teams in the company
- Cryostats and racks responsibility: Ensure that the tools and instruments under the team's responsibility are maintained up and running (following preventive maintenance plan and managing corrective/troubleshooting when necessary), to maximize the “up-time”. Align with other team leaders on good practices and standard definition for architectures and HW implementation.
- Check acceptance of new equipment: new cryostats or racks will be designed and qualified by other teams. Before entering into production, HPO team will proceed to an acceptance phase, ensuring that tools are qualified, documentation ready, and the team trained to operate them.
- Budget responsibility: prepare and oversee budget for HPO team
- Team Leadership & Supervision: Manage and inspire a team of engineers and technicians, fostering a collaborative environment. Supervise and motivate the team members. Define the profiles needed when necessary and drive with HR the hiring process. Provide mentorship and guidance, promoting professional growth and skill development within the team.
- Continuous Improvement: Drive ongoing improvements in the team (both at a technical and organizational level).
- Documentation & Reporting: Ensure standard operation procedures exist, and system configurations are thoroughly documented.
Requirements:
- A Master degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Production management
- Proven experience (7+ years) in a production environment or a “critical infrastructure” environment.
- Strong experience in management of a team.
- Strong organizational skills
- A communicative and team-oriented approach
- Strong organizational skills, with planning ability (to coordinate tool usage and team schedule efficiently)
- Ability to implement processes and actions to optimize and accelerate work tasks
- Pragmatism, and ability to manage in real-time/operational context
- English and French communication skills, both written and verbal
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
- Commitment to quality
- Service orientated approach
- Attention to detail and ability to maintain thorough documentation of procedures, tests.
- Nice to have: Experience in quantum technologies, knowledge of cryogenics and knowledge of RF instrumentation.
- N.B The Hardware Platform is split into 2 sites in Ile-de-France (metro accessibility in both sites). The job requires regular travels to the 2 sites. The job may include on-call schedules.
Benefits:
- 25-day vacation policy (as per French law) + RTT
- Half of transportation cost coverage (as per French law), or yearly allowance for the die-hard bicycle users
- 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
Recruitment Process:
- Screening Call with Giusy, Talent Acquisition Specialist (30 min)
- Hiring Manager Interview with one of the Experimentalist Team Leader (45 min)
- Technical Interview/Presentation with the Team (60 min)
- Leadership and Fit interview (45 min)
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.
