Fault-tolerance Intern (H1/2027)

Quandela; Massy; Remote; EUR 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Swile Card (meal vouchers)

50% transportation costs

Remote work possibility

Monthly internship allowance €1,200–€1

1.5 days off per month

Job summary

Quandela, a global leader in quantum computing, offers an internship focused on developing fault-tolerance strategies for SPQOC architecture. You will work within the FTQC group to simulate fault-tolerant circuits and study high-rate qLDPC codes.

Ideal candidates are M2 students in quantum information with Python skills and knowledge of QEC/FTQC. Remote work is possible; monthly internship allowance ranges from €1,200 to €1,400, with 50% transport cost coverage.

Qualifications

• M2 student in quantum information with strong fundamentals in quantum error correction.

Responsibilities

• Participate in FTQC group meetings and regular supervision.
• Develop understanding of simulating fault-tolerant circuits.
• Study high-rate qLDPC codes and SPOQC architecture.
• Contribute to implementation of concatenated high-rate codes on SPOQC bi-planar architecture.
• Present work internally.

Skills

Python

QEC

FTQC

Latex

Education

M2 in quantum information

Job description

About Quandela

Quandela stands as a global leader in quantum computing, driven by groundbreaking technology and a strategic vision for scaling quantum solutions. The company’s unique ability to offer both hardware and software solutions, along with its commitment to build energy efficient datacenters and scalability, positions it to play a key role in the next wave of innovation, and in many strategic and sovereign industrial sectors.

Join Us at the Forefront of Quantum Computing Innovation

About the FTQC Team

We are the company’s forward‑guard, working to identify the best paths forward for our technology, its architecture, and its applications in quantum computing. We study hybrid spin-optical architecture, fault‑tolerance, logical gates, magic states and we push the limits of Quandela's technology.

Description of the Project

This internship aims at developing novel fault‑tolerance strategies for Quandela's SPQOC architecture.

The project explores how this architecture could be extended with high‑rate quantum codes to improve encoding density without sacrificing reliability or computational flexibility.

Develop practical experience with simulation of fault‑tolerant circuit, quantum LDPC codes, and architecture design.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Participate in the FTQC group meetings and meet regularly with supervisors;
• Develop an understanding of existing methods for simulating and evaluating fault‑tolerant circuits;
• Develop knowledge on high‑rate qLDPC codes and on the SPOQC architecture;
• Contribute to the implementation of concatenated high‑rate codes on SPOQC's bi‑planar architecture;
• Present your work internally.

Education & Background

• M2 student in quantum information

Technical Skills

• Familiar with QEC and FTQC;
• Proficient in Python;
• Familiar with Latex.

Languages

• Professional English.

Bonus

• Photonic Quantum Computing;
• Operations research;
• Quantum algorithms and compilation.

• Swile Card (meal vouchers)

• 50% participation in transportation costs

• Possibility of remote work
• Internship Allowance between €1,200 and €1,400 per month

• 1,5 days off per month, cumulative

What we also offer

A challenging and innovative work environment at the heart of quantum computing.

A diverse and collaborative company culture.

Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.

• At Quandela, we believe that the strength of our team is the plurality of experiences, perspectives, and journeys. We are committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. All applications are welcome.