About Pasqal

PASQAL designs and develops Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) and associated software tools.
Our innovative technology enables us to address use cases that are currently beyond the reach of the most powerful supercomputers; these cases can concern industrial application challenges as well as fundamental science needs.
In addition to the exceptional computing power they provide, QPUs are highly energy efficient and will contribute to a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of the HPC industry. 

 Job Description

PASQAL is building and developing Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) enabling highly performant computation using neutral atoms manipulated with lasers. On the hardware level, the complexity,of the setup makes this journey unique and interesting. In the Domain department, we develop knowledge and expertise on key fields of activities that are at the heart of PASQAL's processors, namely building of qubit registers, processing between qubits, and quantum controls.

Main responsibilities:
- Contribute to company governance through involvement in Management Committee and Hardware committees.
- Ensure coherence of roadmaps with strategic and tactical choices of the company.
- Lead the implementation of hardware roadmaps on the department perimeter (register of qubits, quantum processing, real implementation and quantum controls.
- Manage the Domain department (budget, reporting, communication, ...).
- Operational management of team leaders, including recruitment if needed.
- Represent the company to its various stakeholders (investors, customers, partners)
- Identify, initiate and follow strategic partnerships (suppliers, academics, ...) relevant to develop department topics. 

This list of tasks is not exhaustive. 

About you

Hard skills:
- Knowledge in experimental physics and quantum physics (AMO experience would be
appreciated)
- Basis on programming skills for data analysis and simulations (Python, ...).
- Experience in managing R&D teams.
Soft skills:
- Autonomy, rigor and organization.
- Communication and listening skills.
- Leadership.
- Proven ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams (Theory, Experimental).
- Good level of written and spoken English. French is a plus but not required.

What we offer

• Beautiful brand new offices in Massy, France
• Type of contract : CDI
• A dynamic and close-knit international team
• A key role in a growing start-up
• Free time to train and go to conferences/meetups

Recruitment process

• An interview with our Talent Acquisition Specialist of 45'.
• An exchange with Adrien, Chief of Hardware
• A meeting with the team in our beautiful offices
• An offer!

PASQAL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, as inclusion and diversity are essential to achieving our mission. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of gender, ethnicity, age, religion or sexual orientation.