Quantum Compilation Intern M/F
Alice & Bob2 days ago
Paris, FranceIntern
Responsibilities
- Study cat-qubit physics, compiler design, the existing compiler, and circuit synthesis, routing, and optimization techniques.
- Design and implement compiler intermediate representations and compilation passes, then integrate, test, and document them.
- Measure compiled-program resource costs, compare them with existing compilation approaches, and report findings.
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Master's program or the final year of an engineering school in physics, computer science, or applied mathematics.
- Strong knowledge of quantum computing fundamentals, including quantum circuits, gate sets, and quantum error correction.
- Understanding of compiler concepts, including intermediate representations, compilation passes, and program analysis.
- Solid grounding in algorithms and data structures, including graph algorithms.
- Proficiency in Python; experience with C++ or Rust is a plus.
- Knowledge of software engineering practices including Git, testing, and documentation.
- Ability to read, synthesize, and apply scientific literature, with scientific rigor, autonomy, and clear communication.
- No minimum professional experience is required; prior projects in quantum computing, compilers, or scientific software are advantageous.
- Proficiency in English.
Benefits
- One day off per month.
- Half of transportation costs covered according to French law.
- Meal vouchers through Swile and access to a fully equipped, regularly stocked kitchen.
- Internship position at Alice & Bob in France within a diverse quantum-computing startup team.
About Alice & Bob
Alice & Bob develops fault-tolerant quantum computers based on superconducting “cat qubits” for research labs and industry exploring practical quantum algorithms. Founded in 2020 and headquartered in Paris with an office in Boston, this privately held company designs and fabricates its own processors and operates a prototyping cleanroom in Île-de-France. Its work spans quantum hardware, nanofabrication, and control software.