Quantum Information Scientist - Single Photon Source Theory & Modeling

Entangled Future; Massy; Hybrid; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Company savings plan

Health coverage through Alan

Job summary

Quandela in Massy, Île-de-France, France, seeks a mid-level Quantum Information Scientist focusing on Single Photon Source Theory & Modelling. You will develop theoretical and numerical models of quantum-dot-based photon sources and translate them into reusable simulation tools in close collaboration with experimental teams.

You will work across theoretical modelling and scientific computing, validating predictions against analytical results and experimental data, and you will contribute to

Qualifications

• Develop and extend theoretical models of quantum-dot-based single photon sources.
• Investigate quantum dynamics, decoherence and environmental interactions.
• Model open quantum systems and relevant physical noise mechanisms.
• Translate theoretical models into numerical algorithms and simulation workflows.
• Validate predictions against analytical results and experimental data.
• Support ongoing research projects and photon-source investigations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and extend scientific simulation code in Python and C++.
• Implement quantum-dynamics models using suitable numerical methods.
• Integrate new physical effects into existing simulation frameworks.
• Maintain, test and improve research code and numerical workflows.
• Make simulation tools reliable, documented and reusable by researchers.
• Validate and interpret simulation results in collaboration with experimental teams.

Skills

Theoretical modelling

Numerical simulations

Scientific computing

Open quantum systems

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

Quantum Information Scientist - Single Photon Source Theory & Modeling at Quandela, Massy, Île-de-France, France. A mid-level full time position in the Research team, listed under research.

About this position

Within Scalable Architecture, we model the physical systems behind our technologies to understand their limitations and guide future designs. As part of this effort, you will join our Device Physics team , developing theoretical and numerical models of Quandela's quantum-dot-based photon sources in close collaboration with experimental teams. Your work will cover both quantum modelling and the development of scientific simulation tools , from investigating physical phenomena to improving existing models and making them usable by other researchers. This role combines theoretical quantum physics, hands-on numerical research and scientific computing , with opportunities to contribute to ongoing projects, support experimental investigations and explore new modelling approaches.

What you'll do

As a Quantum Information Scientist working on Single Photon Source Theory & Modelling, you will contribute across two complementary areas:

> Theoretical modelling & scientific simulations

• Develop and extend theoretical models of quantum-dot-based single photon sources.
• Investigate quantum dynamics, decoherence and environmental interactions .
• Model open quantum systems and relevant physical noise mechanisms.
• Translate theoretical models into numerical algorithms and simulation workflows.
• Validate predictions against analytical results and experimental data.
• Support ongoing research projects and photon-source investigations.

> Scientific computing & simulation tools

• Develop and extend scientific simulation code in Python and C++ .
• Implement quantum-dynamics models using suitable numerical methods.
• Integrate new physical effects into existing simulation frameworks.
• Maintain, test and improve research code and numerical workflows.
• Make simulation tools reliable, documented and reusable by researchers.

Nice to Have

• Phonon-induced noise or other semiconductor noise mechanisms.
• Numerical methods for quantum-optical simulations.
• Connecting theoretical models with experimental measurements.
• Improving research code performance and usability.
• Use of AI tools in scientific research and modelling.
• Competitive compensation aligned with your experience and level of responsibility.
• Company savings plan.
• 100% health coverage through Alan.