Software Engineer - Instrumentation
AliceBob, France
Job Description
Aliceamp;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. We are growing fast, securing 30 million USD of funding in 2022 to develop our unique technology.
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!
Role
As an Instrumentation Software Engineer at Aliceamp;Bob, you are part of our software team and contribute to building our in-house software which controls the hardware equipment to perform experiments. Your missions are focused on
integrating measuring instruments with a high level of robustness.
- Define and implement clear interfaces to be used in our experiment framework, aiming for an abstraction of the hardware;
- Deep dive in the hardware specifics;
- Work closely with the physicists responsible for the experiment infrastructure;
- Help Aliceamp;Bob physicists/engineers to develop their code;
- Write, maintain and test instrument drivers (high amp; low level);
- Participate in maintaining our software at industrial standards.
Requirements
- A Master’s degree in computer science, engineering, or electronics;
- System programming, Unix interface;
- Experience developing industry software within a team;
- A solid knowledge of Python;
- Beneficial: Knowledge in C and embedded software, Experience in hardware control, Experience in software test engineering, A broad scientific culture, especially in physics.
Benefits
Joining Alice amp; Bob, you can expect the following:
- 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 Alan
- Meal vouchers with Swile, as well as access to a fully equipped kitchen
- Parental benefits with crèche support
- Contribution to sports, artistic amp; cultural activities
- Flexible remote policy, up to 25 % a month.
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.