Experimental Data Analysis & Measurements Intern, Alice & Bob
Fault-tolerant quantum computing developer
Job no longer available
Fault-tolerant quantum computing developer
21-100 employees
Job no longer available
21-100 employees
Company mission
To create a future where humans play by the same rules as nature.
Role
Who you are
- Programming Expertise: Strong Python programming skills, with experience in object-oriented programming (OOP), using numpy, scipy, and matplotlib. Familiarity with seaborn and pandas is a plus. You must demonstrate the ability to write clean, maintainable, and efficient code
- Data Treatment Skills: Proficiency in data analysis techniques, particularly signal processing (Fourier transforms, filtering, noise reduction) and curve fitting. Experience with the scipy library for these processes is essential. Automation of these processes is key
- Physics Knowledge: A solid understanding of physics, particularly in electrodynamics and radioelectronics. Knowledge of quantum mechanics is a plus but can be developed during the internship
- Experimental Mindset: Enthusiasm for working in a lab environment. Previous experience with superconducting systems is not required but will be an asset. You will be encouraged to actively participate in designing and refining experiments
- Problem Solving & Initiative: You should be proactive, analytical, and eager to tackle complex problems
What the job involves
- We are seeking a motivated intern to join our Quantum Experimentalist department, contributing to cutting-edge research focused on advancing quantum computing
- This internship will involve hands-on experimental work and data analysis, particularly in measurements of superconducting quantum systems
- The goal of our team is to push quantum computing closer to the quantum advantage threshold by addressing key limiting factors such as various sources of noise
- This role will provide you with the opportunity to contribute to the design of experiments and the development of new models, working closely with experienced quantum researchers
- Script Development & Automation; Write Python scripts and libraries to automate experimental data collection and analysis
- Ensure code adheres to PEP8 standards, is well-organized, and supports smooth and efficient experimentation
- Data Analysis & Visualization: Perform data treatment using numpy, scipy, and matplotlib
- Conduct signal processing techniques such as Fourier transforms and noise filtering, and apply curve-fitting with various models to experimental data
- Experimentation Support: Assist in the setup, calibration, and execution of measurements on superconducting quantum systems
- Analyze the data to extract meaningful insights about flux noise and thermal photons
- Collaborative Design: Work alongside the team to design new experiments and contribute ideas for improving the experimental setup
- You will be encouraged to think critically about how to enhance measurement accuracy and efficiency
- Documentation: Maintain clear and detailed records of experimental procedures, data analysis scripts, and results to ensure reproducibility and ease of future development
Our take
Creating top-tier quantum hardware, including qubits and control electronics, presents a significant hurdle for those pursuing high-power quantum computing. Various qubit technologies exist, each boasting unique advantages and drawbacks, with the most recent research in the sector involving the pursuit of a scalable, fault-tolerant qubit technology.
Joining this pursuit is Alice & Bob, a company specialising in "cat qubits". This technology, named for Schrodinger’s infamous cat, is able to reduce hardware requirements, promising fault-tolerant quantum computing at scale. With over 90 employees and pioneering experimental results, Alice & Bob has notable achievements, including the development of its 16-bit Helium 1 quantum processing unit.
Recognised for its ground-breaking work, Alice & Bob recently received a hefty innovation grant that will support its work moving forwards. Through projects like "Cat Factory," in collaboration with academic partners, the company aims to optimise quantum computation infrastructure, making it more cost-effective and market-ready and ultimately building "the first universal quantum computer”.
Kirsty
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Company
Funding (last 2 of 5 rounds)
Jan 2025
$113.8m
SERIES B
Jul 2023
$4.3m
CONVERTIBLE
Total funding: $154.2m
Company benefits
- 5 weeks of holidays + 8-10 days of RTT
- Navigo reimbursement
- Competitive healthcare and parental plan
- Offices in Paris and Boston
- Annual off-site & Hiking
- 25% Flexible home office
- Meal vouchers
- Multicultural team 17+ nationalities
Company HQ
Javel, Paris, France
Leadership
Théau Peronnin
(CEO)Interned at Quantum Electronics Group as part of a Masters in Quantum Physics. Then did PhD study at Quantum Circuit Group before founding the company.
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