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Senior Software Engineer - Quantum Control Software

Alice&Bob
Francefull_timeVerifiedPosted 5 Oct 2023

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<p>Alice&amp;Bob is developing the first universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer to solve the world’s hardest problems.</p> <p>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! </p> <p>We are at the forefront of the quantum race, competing with tech giants such as Google or IBM. We are growing fast, securing 30 million USD of funding in 2022 to develop our unique technology. </p> <p>We are 80 and counting, between physicists, PhDs, engineers and experienced business professionals, all united in reaching our ambitious goal. If you are an explorer, craving to challenge yourself and make quantum computing come true, come and join us!<br/><strong><br/>Role</strong><br/>As a Senior Software Engineer at Alice&amp;Bob, your role is to contribute to the building of our in-house software which controls the hardware equipment and the experiments that we perform. Your main customers will be the physicists and engineers who run the quantum measurements at A&amp;B.<br/></p><p>Your missions will include:</p><ul> <li>Participating in the software development, with a deep focus on the internal control software</li> <li>Working with Product team to implement new features</li> <li>Hands on development, maintaining and testing of the software code</li> <li>Participating in designing and implementing a user-friendly interface that allows scientists to interact with the software easily</li> <li>Helping Alice&amp;Bob physicists to develop their code</li> <li>Managing code repositories, version control, and overseeing software deployment processes to ensure that the latest stable versions are available to scientists.</li> <li>Close collaboration with quantum scientists and researchers is essential. Engineers need to understand the scientific goals and translate them into software requirements.</li> </ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>Solid commercial experience with Python and C or C++</li></ul><ul><li>Proficient with git command line</li></ul><br/><p><strong>Beneficial</strong>: Experience working on a scientific software tool, General understanding of how modern common CPU architectures work and interact with memory and peripherals, strong experience working closely with product teams.</p><p><br/></p><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><p>Joining Alice &amp; Bob, you can expect the following:</p> <ul> <li>25-day vacation policy (as per French law) + RTT </li> <li> Half of transportation cost coverage (as per French law), or yearly allowance for the die-hard bicycle users</li> <li> Competitive health benefits with Alan</li> <li> Meal vouchers with Swile, as well as access to a fully equipped kitchen</li> <li> Parental benefits with crèche support</li> <li> Contribution to sports, artistic &amp; cultural activities</li> <li> Flexible remote policy, up to 25 % a month.</li> </ul> <p>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!</p> <p>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. </p>

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