Alice & Bob is a rapidly growing deeptech company going through the R&D stage to shape the future of Quantum computing. A diverse team of brilliant minds from over 20 countries, we're on a mission to revolutionize technology and benefit humanity by building thefirst universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer with a new kind of superconducting qubit: the Schrödinger cat qubit.
While we're dedicated to our work, we also value a fun and collaborative culture.
Are you ready to join us on this groundbreaking journey? Join us today!
About the role
As a Senior Quantum Algorithms Scientist, you will define the path to real-world applications for fault-tolerant quantum computing. You will leverage your quantum simulation expertise to identify and develop applications solvable with a few hundred logical qubits. You will also serve as a scientific expert, driving collaborations with our academic and industry partners.
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Responsibilities
- Collaborate with our lead scientist in quantum simulation to develop the company’s application roadmap for you area of expertise (e.g. quantum chemistry, nuclear physics, or another relevant field).
- Develop novel quantum algorithms.
- Optimise the implementation of quantum algorithms to our architecture, and challenge it.
- Work on the first unchallenged quantum advantage (as soon as Alice & Bob's hardware becomes available).
- Contribute to scientific collaborations with both academic institutions and industry partners.
- Stay up-to-date with the scientific literature for quantum algorithms in quantum chemistry and quantum applications in the pharmaceutical, chemical, materials and energy sector.
- Shape Alice & Bob’s application strategy for quantum chemistry.
Requirements
- A PhD or 3+ years research experience in quantum simulation (e.g. quantum chemistry, nuclear physics, or another relevant field).
- Successful track-record of driving research initiatives and solid publication portfolio.
- Solid experience with quantum algorithms.
- Professional-level English proficiency, both written and spoken.
Nice to Have
- Strong experience with software design and best practices.
- Understanding of quantum computing and error correction.
- Familiarity with industry applications (pharma / chemistry / materials / energy).
Benefits
- Our success is your success: own it with our BSPCE plan
- Direct IP Compensation: Earn substantial bonuses for driving the core patents that define our quantum architecture.
- Flexible remote policy, up to 40 % a month
- A Parental Plan including additional benefits such as crèche support or additional days-off to take care of under 12 years old children
- Subsidized membership withUrban Sports Club
- Mental health support with moka.care
- 25-day vacation policy (as per French law) + RTT
- Half of transportation cost coverage (as per French law), or yearly allowance for the die-hard bicycle users
- Competitive health coverage, with Helium/Axa
- Meal vouchers with Swile, as well as access to a fully equipped and regularly stocked kitchen
- French language courses covered by the company for those interested
Recruitment Process
- Screening Call with Grace, Talent Acquisition Specialist (30 min)
- Hiring Manager Interview with Linde (45 min)
- Technical Interview/Presentation with the team (90 min)
- Leadership & Fit Interview (60 min)
- Reference Check
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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.
TECHNICAL & MARKET ANALYSIS | Appended by Quantum.Jobs
BLOCK 1 — EXECUTIVE SNAPSHOT
This function is a critical hire for bridging the latency between quantum hardware development—specifically fault-tolerant architectures utilizing cat qubits—and market-ready application development. The role’s primary mandate is to translate the theoretical capability of a near-term fault-tolerant system (defined by a few hundred logical qubits) into defensible, high-value commercial and scientific use cases, particularly within quantum chemistry and materials science. This involves developing and circuit-optimizing novel quantum algorithms that exploit the unique error-suppression characteristics of the underlying hardware to achieve an early, verifiable quantum advantage.
BLOCK 2 — INDUSTRY & ECOSYSTEM ANALYSIS
The quantum value chain is currently bottlenecked at the intersection of hardware stability and application-level utility. While NISQ architectures are prevalent, the push toward fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC) is necessary for solving computationally hard, commercially viable problems. Alice & Bob's reliance on the Schrödinger cat qubit represents a strategic effort to mitigate the stringent overhead costs associated with traditional quantum error correction (QEC), addressing one of the core scalability constraints in the vendor landscape. The ability to realize quantum advantage hinges entirely on the existence of algorithms optimized for the available logical qubit count, demanding a sophisticated co-design approach where algorithms are intrinsically aware of the physical layer's error budget and gate set. This senior scientific role operates at the pinnacle of the quantum stack, ensuring that the theoretical capabilities of novel hardware are matched by an actionable application roadmap. The scarcity of personnel with proven expertise spanning both quantum simulation theory (e.g., quantum chemistry, nuclear physics) and practical quantum algorithm deployment further highlights the strategic nature of this position in addressing the global quantum workforce gap. Success in this area is a leading indicator for Quantum Readiness Level (QRL) advancement across the industry sectors targeted for initial computational breakthroughs (pharmaceuticals, energy, advanced materials). The expertise deployed here directly de-risks the capital investment in the underlying hardware by establishing commercial viability.
BLOCK 3 — TECHNICAL SKILL ARCHITECTURE
The required technical architecture necessitates mastery of both foundational quantum mechanics principles and modern software engineering practices. Core capability domains include advanced quantum simulation techniques (e.g., electronic structure methods, condensed matter physics) mapped onto quantum circuit models. The scientist must possess deep competency in synthesizing novel quantum circuits and optimizing existing algorithms (like QPE, VQE variants, or bespoke routines) for gate depth and resource minimization against a specific fault-tolerant architecture—in this case, cat qubit logic. This function demands proficiency in quantum programming frameworks (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq, custom SDKs) and leveraging software design best practices to ensure high-throughput and stable research outcomes. The engineering outcome of this expertise is the continuous reduction of the Time-to-Solution metric for high-impact applications, transforming raw hardware capacity into quantifiable scientific and commercial intellectual property.
BLOCK 4 — STRATEGIC IMPACT * Establishes a quantified pathway to early quantum advantage within key vertical markets (e.g., computational chemistry, materials discovery).
* Validates the commercial necessity and efficiency of the Cat Qubit architecture at the application layer.
* Drives the co-design feedback loop between algorithmic requirements and hardware engineering roadmaps.
* Generates mission-critical Intellectual Property through the development of proprietary, architecture-optimized quantum algorithms.
* Accelerates the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of fault-tolerant quantum systems toward industry adoption benchmarks.
* Cultivates and expands the company’s reputation and influence within global academic and industrial quantum research consortia.
* Informs capital allocation strategies by identifying and prioritizing the highest-return application spaces.
* Minimizes algorithmic resource overhead, directly lowering the operational cost of quantum computation.
* Contributes to the standardization of application development protocols for future FTQC users.
* Shapes the long-term quantum chemistry and pharmaceutical simulation market strategy.
BLOCK 5 — FOOTER
Industry Tags: Quantum Computing, Quantum Algorithms, Fault Tolerance, Quantum Simulation, Superconducting Qubits, Quantum Chemistry, Cat Qubits, Quantum Error Correction, Deep Tech, Physics-Driven AI, Optimization
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