Senior Quantum Algorithm Developer — QGML Team (H/F)
On-sitePalaiseau, Île-de-France, France
Palaiseau, Île-de-France, FranceOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeStartup
Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeStartup
Job Summary
Track advances in machine learning and quantum computing to drive the team's roadmap, then lead the design and implementation of quantum-enhanced machine learning models on classical hardware and Pasqal's neutral-atom QPU. Own classical ML pipeline components including data preprocessing and post-processing, while collaborating with hardware engineers to align algorithm design with real QPU constraints. Mentor junior team members, review technical work, and present innovations internally and at conferences. Contribute to novel scientific approaches by filing patents and publishing research articles when relevant.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of relevant experience in applied research, quantum algorithms, or machine learning engineering (PhD experience counts)
- Strong taste for applied mathematics, graphs, and machine learning
- Solid foundation in quantum physics, mathematics, or computer science
- Track record of shipping algorithms from idea to working, tested code
- Experience running and interpreting numerical simulations at scale
- Proficient in Python
- Comfortable writing clear technical reports and documentation for both technical and non-technical audiences
- Able to work with some autonomy on ambiguous problems and push back on weak methodology
- English fluency, written and spoken
Desired Qualifications
- Notions of quantum computing, atomic physics, and optics
- Experience working directly with external clients or partners
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