Calibration Software Architect

Alice & Bob; Paris; Hybride; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A pioneering quantum computing startup is seeking a Calibration Software Architect to lead the architecture of their automatic calibration software. This role requires over 5 years of software engineering experience, with a strong focus on designing distributed systems. Join a diverse team in shaping the future of quantum computing. Benefits include flexible remote work, competitive health coverage, and a supportive work environment that promotes innovation and collaboration.

Prestations

BSPCE plan

Direct IP Compensation

Flexible remote policy

Parental plan benefits

Subsidized sports membership

Mental health support

25-day vacation policy

Transportation cost coverage

Competitive health coverage

Meal vouchers

Language courses

Qualifications

• 5+ years software engineering experience.
• At least 3 years in system or software architecture roles.
• Strong experience in integration patterns for hardware control.

Responsabilités

• Define and maintain the software architecture for calibration.
• Design clear interfaces between calibration blocks.
• Drive API standards for modular calibration blocks.

Connaissances

Python

CI/CD

Designing distributed systems

Excellent communication

Description du poste

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're a diverse team of 140+ brilliant minds from over 20 countries united by a single goal: to revolutionise computing with a practical fault-tolerant quantum machine. Are you ready to take on unprecedented challenges and contribute to revolutionising technology? Join us, and let's shape the future of quantum computing together!

The Calibration team automatizes calibrations of our cat‑qubit Quantum Processing Unit (QPU) to maximize performance and keep the processor in working condition. As Calibration Software Architect, you will own the high‑level design and evolution of the automatic calibration software stack. You will define interfaces to the measurement software and calibration database, set standards for reliability and observability, and ensure the stack scales from lab prototypes to production usage. You will work closely with lead physicists, automation engineers and platform teams to translate scientific needs into a robust, maintainable architecture.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the overall software architecture for calibration orchestration, storage, QA gates, and operator tooling.
• Design clear interfaces between calibration blocks, the orchestration/DAG controller, acquisition hardware, and the calibration database.
• Drive API standards so that the automatic calibration blocks are composable, versioned, user-friendly and reproducible.
• Lead cross‑team integration with platform, firmware, and measurement software teams.
• Establish testing and deployment patterns for CI/CD, releases and rollback strategies.
• Mentor engineers on design reviews, architecture tradeoffs, and long‑term technical roadmaps.

Requirements

• 5+ years software engineering experience with at least 3 years in system or software architecture roles.
• Strong experience designing distributed systems and integration patterns for hardware control or instrumentation.
• Track record of successfully defining and implementing clear architectures.
• Proficiency in Python and CI/CD.
• Excellent communication skills and experience coordinating cross‑discipline teams.

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 with Urban 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 Alan.
• 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.

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 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.