🇫🇷 Palaiseau, France · 23h ago
Quantum Solutions Engineer (W/M)
Pasqal
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We are looking for a Application Engineer in Quantum Optimization with a strong background in Operations Research and/or in Quantum Computing to strengthen our team.What you’ll do :Execute quantum optimization-related client projects from early technical discussions and problem framing to project delivery and handover.Support the Commercial team on the execution of feasibility studies and on the definition the state of work for future client projectsTranslate real-world problems into optimization formulations and evaluate solution strategies using a mix of analytical reasoning and numerical experimentation.Investigate and synthesize the state of the art (academic and industrial literature) to identify relevant directions, assess feasibility, and propose impactful research paths.Develop and scale quantum optimization solutions for clients’ use cases on Pasqal quantum processors. Also, improve and extend existing use cases;Design and run benchmarking and feasibility studies, including assessing the limitations of classical approaches and identifying realistic pathways toward quantum utility.Develop solutions and experiment pipelines in close collaboration with the software engineering team, using emulation backends locally and on HPC when relevant.Work hardware-aware: investigate realistic implementations on neutral-atom hardware (mainly using analog paradigms)Helping in defining blueprints of quantum utility for clients’ use-cases and collaborate closely with R&D hardware teams to bring them to fruition.Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders (Engineering, R&D, academic and industrial partners, and clients) throughout all phases of projects, ensuring alignment on technical scope, success criteria, and deliverables.Support team-wide execution and knowledge sharing, including helping on code/components outside your direct ownership when needed and contributing to ongoing scientific watch activities.About YouWith a MSc or PhD in Combinatorial Optimization, Quantum Computing or in a related field with at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, you have most of the following assets:Background in combinatorial optimization: familiar with classical problems, linear programming, constrained programming, heuristics, metaheuristics, complexity theory, graph theoryBackground in quantum computing: in-depth understanding of quantum algorithms, Hamiltonian-based optimization, Ising formulations, adiabatic and variational approaches, noise mechanisms, state preparation errors, measurement statistics, and hardware constraints of neutral-atom QPUs;Methodological: ability to connect theoretical concepts with practical applications on current and future quantum hardwareDelivery mindset: ability to explore, prototype, benchmark, and iterate on new approaches. Write clear technical reportsProgramming skills (Python): good software engineering practices such as version control, testing, and documentationSolid experience on algorithm evaluation & benchmarking: experiment design, reproducibility, performance analysisAble to collaborate with Engineering and R&D teams across different disciplinesClient-facing skills: relationship skills for interacting with clients and partnersWhat We OfferContract type: Permanent contract based in EuropeA dynamic and close-knit international teamA key role in a fast-growing start-upTime allocated for training and attending conferences and meetupsProcess de recrutementA 30-minute interview with our talent acquisition teamA conversation with Wesley, the hiring managerA technical assessmentMeet the team in the officeJob offer!Pasqal est un employeur garantissant l'égalité des chances. Nous nous engageons à créer un lieu de travail diversifié et inclusif, car l'inclusion et la diversité sont essentielles à la réalisation de notre mission. Nous encourageons les candidatures de tous les candidats qualifiés, quels que soient leur sexe, leur race, leur origine ethnique, leur âge, leur religion ou leur orientation sexuelleJoining Pasqal will give you the opportunity to take an active part in the rapid development of a DeepTech scale-up at the forefront of the second quantum revolution.You will be directly involved in one of the biggest challenges shaping the technological landscape of the 21st century. You will be working as part of a team of top-level scientists and engineers, in direct competition with the world's biggest players.Sourced from LinkedIn. Relocantly aggregates public job postings; apply on the original site.