Source Application Intern (H1/2027)

Quandela; Palaiseau; Hybrid; EUR 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Swile Card

50% transportation costs

Remote work possible

Internship allowance €1,200–€1,400 /mo

1.5 days off per month

Job summary

Quandela invites an intern to join the Source Applications Team focused on semiconductor quantum light sources and spin-photon interfaces for quantum information processing. You will work with experimental optics to implement spin-control sequences and assess decoherence sources while contributing to entanglement protocols.

The role involves hands-on experiments with lasers, cryogenics, and data analysis, under supervision, to advance coherence times and practical spin-control methods in a

Qualifications

• Pursuing a Master’s degree or final-year engineering degree in physics, quantum technologies, photonics, or related field.
• Solid foundation in quantum mechanics.
• Experience in optics, spectroscopy or experimental physics is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Characterize spin coherence and preserve it during experiments.
• Implement and optimize dynamical decoupling sequences (e.g., CPMG-family).
• Analyze how pulse timing, rotation fidelity, and excitation affect coherence.
• Analyze data to extract coherence times and compare sequences.
• Collaborate with scientists to interpret results and identify decoherence sources.
• Document findings and contribute to robust spin-control protocols.

Skills

Quantum optics

Spin physics

Coherent control

Python

Hands-on experiments

Pulsed experiments

Cryogenics

Quantum dots

Education

Master's degree or final-year engineering degree in physics, quantum technologies, or photonics

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

Description of the Team/Project

The Source Applications Team develops semiconductor quantum light sources and spin-photon interfaces for quantum information processing. Our work combines experimental quantum optics, coherent spin control, and photonic entanglement generation.

Preserving spin coherence is essential for generating entangled states and performing quantum operations. This internship will investigate dynamical decoupling techniques to protect spins in semiconductor quantum dots from environmental noise and extend their coherence beyond the free-induction dephasing time, T₂*.

Working closely with our scientists, you will implement and compare optical spin-control sequences, identify their practical limitations, and assess their compatibility with spin-photon entanglement protocols

Your Key Responsibilities

• Characterize spin coherence
• Implement and optimize dynamical decoupling sequences, such as CPMG-family sequences
• Investigate how pulse timing, rotation fidelity, and excitation conditions affect coherence preservation
• Analyze experimental data to extract coherence times and compare the performance of different sequences
• Work with the team to interpret results and identify the main sources of decoherence and control errors
• Document your findings and contribute to the development of robust spin-control protocols for quantum information experiments

Requirements

Education & Background

• Currently pursuing a Master's degree or a final-year engineering degree in physics, quantum technologies, photonics, or a related field
• A solid foundation in quantum mechanics
• Previous laboratory experience in optics, spectroscopy, or experimental physics would be an advantage

Technical Skills

• Familiarity with quantum optics, spin physics, or coherent control
• Programming skills in Python or an equivalent language for data analysis and visualization
• Interest in hands‑on experimental work involving lasers, optical alignment, and measurement automation
• Experience with pulsed experiments, cryogenic systems, or semiconductor quantum dots is welcome but not required

Soft Skills

• Scientific curiosity and a rigorous approach to experimental work
• Patience and persistence when troubleshooting and optimizing experiments
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate results clearly
• Willingness to learn new techniques and progressively take ownership of experimental tasks

Languages

• Good written and spoken English is required
• French

Benefits

• 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.