Team Lead - Performance Optimisation

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Paris, Île-de-France
Hybrid
Information Technology • Consulting
The Role
Alice & 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, and we are growing fast after securing  €100 million of funding in 2025 to develop our unique technology.
Currently 100+ and counting, between physicists, PhD students, engineers and experienced business professionals, we are united to reach our ambitious goal. Are you a quantum pioneer? Join us on a mission to reshape the future!

About the role:
The Performance Optimisation team uses advanced machine learning and optimisation tools to manage every stage of a quantum chip's life, from design to error correction. You'll be joining a passionate, focused team dedicated to building a universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer.

Are you ready to lead a team that will revolutionise quantum hardware? We need a Team Lead to challenge traditional methods for calibrating and operating our quantum systems. Your mission will be to build an interdisciplinary team of quantum experimentalists, theorists, and machine learning/optimization experts. Together, you will integrate cutting-edge tools into our firmware, driving innovation and shaping the future of Alice & Bob's quantum hardware design.

Responsibilities

  • Define the Performance Optimisation team strategy by taking inputs from experts
  • Oversee team projects, ensuring objectives are met on time
  • Identify risks within projects and develop mitigation strategies
  • Manage team resources within actionable team objectives, ensuring alignment with department goals
  • Foster a supportive environment for team development and career growth
  • Collaborate with the Calibration team to integrate the outcome of projects into Alice & Bob's firmware
  • Manage external research collaborations
  • Represent the company at conferences and workshops focused on ML for quantum

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in managing a research team delivering ML tools in a complex R&D environment
  • Proven track record of leading a team that delivers on complex projects on time
  • Strong organisational and time management skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Master’s degree in Machine Learning, Optimisation, Quantum Computing or related fields (Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Physics).

Benefits

  • 25-day vacation policy (as per French law) + RTT
  • Half of transportation cost coverage (as per French law), or yearly allowance for bike enthusiasts
  • Competitive health benefits with Helium/AXA
  • Meal vouchers with Swile, as well as access to a fully equipped kitchen
  • Parental benefits with crèche support
  • Flexible remote policy, up to 40 % a month
  • Language courses covered by the company
  • Mental health support with moka.care
  • Subsidized membership with Urban Sports Club

Recruitment Process

  • Screening Call with Grace, Talent Acquisition Specialist (45 min)
  • Hiring Manager Interview with Jérémie, VP Firmware (45 min)
  • Technical Interview/Presentation with the Team (90 min)
  • Leadership/Fit Interview (45 min)
  • Reference check

Research shows that women might feel hesitant to apply for this job if they don't match 100% of the job requirements listed. This list is a guide, and we'd love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match. We are looking to build teams that innovate, not just tick boxes on a job spec.

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.

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The Company
Cambridge, Massachusetts
116 Employees
Year Founded: 2020

What We Do

Founded in 2020, Alice & Bob secured $30 M funding in Series A.

Today, we're recognized as one of the leaders in Quantum Computing.
Our cat qubits are error corrected by design, reducing hardware requirements by up to 200 times compared to other platforms enabling fault-tolerant quantum computing at scale.

Our headquarters is located in Paris, with offices in Boston, MA.
We are 80+ smart and dedicated innovators, coming from 17+ countries and growing by the day. We are committed to one mission: build a useful quantum computer.

Check open positions: bit.ly/joinusatAB

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