Senior Software Engineer
PASQAL, France
Job Description
Senior Software Engineer; Full Time; Hybrid; ASAP; Permanent contrat; Massy, FR
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About PASQAL technology
PASQAL designs and develops Quantum Processing Units and dedicated software tools. These innovative processors address applications which are out of the reach of the most powerful existing supercomputers, encompassing real-world challenges as well as fundamental science. As they are very low energy intensive, they could significantly contribute to reduce the carbon footprint of the computing industry.
PASQAL has partnerships with key users in the fields of energy, IT, finance, drug or chemical design and automotive. The maturity and potential of our technology as the quality of our scientific team has been rewarded several times at French, European as well as global levels.
Our technology is built upon considerable knowledge accumulated over decades by the Institut d’Optique near Paris (IOGS / CNRS); it makes the best of numerous recent achievements in laser cooling of atoms, opto-electronics, vacuum and detection systems. Based in Massy and Palaiseau, at the heart of the quantum ecosystem south of Paris, PASQAL is funded by Quantonation, a VC fund focusing on Quantum Technologies, and is attracting world-class investors.
Joining PASQAL is an opportunity to contribute to the rapid development of a Deep-Tech startup at the forefront of the second Quantum Revolution. You will be directly involved in one of the greatest challenges of the 21st century. You will work among a young company which is competing against the world’s biggest players.
This position is a job creation, to foster the growth of PASQAL’s activity. If you don’t master quantum process, don’t worry you’re welcome.
Job description
PASQAL has opened a Senior software Engineer position in its Engineering and Production department (Eamp;P). At Eamp;P, the products being developed are Quantum Processing Units (QPU).
As a senior software engineer, you will design, implement, and manage software bricks of the Quantum Processors real-time supervision software. Running on main CPUs, the supervision software interfaces a set of hardware devices connected together in a local network architecture. At low level, the supervision software manages the generation and the monitoring of numerous Iamp;O electronic signals in real-time. Dedicated electronics are developed in collaboration with the team of electronics engineers. At high level, the supervision software manages complex automation tasks combining execution of external job requests with self-recalibration of various internal parameters. The supervision software also provides the interface between the Quantum Processors and PASQAL hardware engineers, or external users.
You will also participate in writing software documentation and ensure a close relationship with the other internal technical services, as well as with external partners, subcontractors or clients.
Key responsibilities:
- Design the real-time supervision software (architecture, specifications and requirements)
- Manage and supervise code developments, tests, implementations and servicing
Requirements
Qualification amp; Experience
We are looking for someone that is really excited about our technologies and the scientific challenge we are facing.
Main requirements are:
- Engineering degree, or PhD degree in (firmware) software development
- Expérience in instrumentation control/ robotics/ avionics/ automotive.
- Expertise in C / Python (C++ / C# / .NET also appreciated)
- Expertise in real-time hardware/software management
- Expertise in network protocols
- Familiar with version control management tools (Git)
- Good knowledge about FPGAs, DDS, micro-controllers and digital/analog sequencers is deeply appreciated
- 10-15 years’ experience in a similar job position
Skills
The candidate will have a strong taste for complex systems with multi-jobs interactions and a keen interest in new technologies. You have a solution-oriented mindset, willing to support evolutions and continuous improvement.
Your main scientific and technical skills are in optics, laser and fiber. It would be great if you have skills in project management and an experience in complex systems installation on client site.
In this position you will build upon your interpersonal skills and ability to work within a great team. We are looking for someone who is excited about the challenge we are facing, and who will adopt a hands-on approach to address the various aspects of a project.
English fluency is required for this position.
You are dynamic and rigorous, and are looking for a dyn