Quantum information scientist (error mitigation)

Faced with today's societal challenges, innovation is emerging as the key to our future. Imagine agriculture optimizing every drop of water thanks to ultra-precise weather forecasts or transport secured by real-time management. These advances are no longer science fiction: cutting-edge computer calculations are paving the way to solving these crucial issues.  

For other issues such as identifying flaws in hydroelectric dams or classifying molecules for drug development, this is already becoming a reality thanks to QUANDELA's quantum computer.

The computer is based on our patented nanotechnology, the Quantum Dot: an artificial atom which emits photons in response to a laser. These photons are processed by our quantum processor to quickly solve complex problems with low energy consumption.

These major advances are the result of 20 years of research carried out at the CNRS by Pascale Senellart (Member of the Academy of Sciences and of the Scientific Advisory Council to the President), who along with Valérian Giesz and Niccolo Somaschi founded QUANDELA in 2017 to create a scalable quantum computer while controlling costs thanks to proven technologies: lasers and semiconductors.

We are committed to an open and community-oriented approach to science, in particular to communicating and publishing our scientific advances and making quantum computing useful and accessible to all.

This is why our full stack quantum computer is now available in an on-premises version (already two computers delivered to EXAION and OVH) but also on the cloud, allowing everyone to run quantum calculations for free from a simple Laptop.

To achieve this goal and enable our international team of +80 researchers and engineers to quickly implement their discoveries, we have raised more than 60 million euros, notably from the European Innovation Council and BPI France.

Quandela is seeking a highly skilled and motivated quantum information research scientist to develop and test error mitigation techniques to improve the performance of its quantum processors.

You will be part of the theory team of the Research & Development department, a dynamic and rapidly growing team. You will have opportunities to get involved in several aspects of its research, to work in collaboration with partner academic groups, to publish in leading peer-reviewed journals and to present your work at international conferences.  

Your role will also involve interactions with the hardware and software teams working on the development of our photonic quantum computing platform. 

Responsibilities 

- Develop error mitigation techniques compatible with photonic information processing 

- Collaborate with the hardware and software teams to implement error mitigation strategies

- Keep up to date with the latest developments in quantum information with a focus on benchmarking and error mitigation techniques

- Carry out high-quality original research 

- Publish in leading international journals and conferences 

PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline, with a focus on quantum information science and technology  

- Proven track-record of high-quality research in at least one of: Photonics, Quantum optics, Mathematics, Computer science, Quantum information, Quantum computing

- Ability to lead projects, identify the relevant research directions, and propose pertinent technical questions is highly desirable

- Ability to take initiatives and to work effectively both independently and within teams 

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills 

- Strong oral and written communication skills

- Coding experience

To sum up, you will play a high-impact role in the R&D team. Your ideas will be welcome on all future topics and there are many build topics.

Finally, you will be supported throughout your development and we will ensure that you have all the cards in hand to allow you to be fulfilled on a daily basis.

And more concretely:

Flexible hours

• up to 2 days of remote work per week
• Profit-sharing and a company savings plan (up to €1,000 provided by QUANDELA each year)
• A sustainable mobility bonus of €500 per year for the transportation of your choice (electric bike, scooter, electric car, etc.)
• Public transport subscription covered at 50%
• Health Insurance (fully covered)
• Referral Program
• Access to a nursery or contribution to childcare expenses
• Meal subsidies worth €11.85 covered at 60%
• Rugby tickets to attend Massy team's VIP matches
• Strong potential for rapid career development within a growing company
• Collaborations with researchers and experts from around the world