What awaits you every day at Quobly
Quobly aims to have a strong impact on society by providing cost-competitive universal quantum processors to solve currently intractable problems.
Founded in 2022, Quobly is a fast-growing start-up located in Grenoble’s vibrant and multidisciplinary ecosystem. The company relies on the CNRS Neel Institute and CEA-Leti and benefits from the dynamic of strong links between research and industry.
We are looking for a Quantum Software Engineer.
As a Quantum Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining hardware-aware software for Quobly quantum computing systems.
Technical Challenges
- You will optimize our pulse-level simulation framework to support accurate gate design and hardware development.
- You will develop new features and capabilities in our simulator stack based on the latest innovations from the quantum information and quantum error correction teams.
- You will contribute to software quality through comprehensive testing, documentation, and code review.
- You will drive technical discussions and collaborations across teams to shape the evolution of our quantum software stack.
Collaboration
- Collaborate with talented people in a culture of transparency and autonomy.
- Collaborate with Quantum information, QEC, and Modeling Teams.
- Connect with all the teams at Quobly.
You Are Special Because
- You hold a PhD in Physics (Condensed Matter / AMO), Quantum Information, or a closely related field.
- You have a strong background in (open) quantum systems, and/or semiconductor spin physics.
- You have proven software engineering skills (Python, C++, or similar) with experience in scientific computing and numerical optimization.
- You have experience translating theoretical methods into efficient, maintainable code.
- You have excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex physical concepts to engineers and translate experimental feedback into theory refinements and code updates.
Nice to have:
- Experience with quantum software frameworks such as Qiskit, QuTiP, or equivalent.
- Proven track record of open-source contributions, or industrial R&D projects.
Working at Quobly also means
- Working in Grenoble, home to some of the fastest-moving tech and industrial companies around, and a great base camp for a wide range of activities from outdoor and mountain sports to arts and culture.
- Grenoble offers an affordable lifestyle, ensuring you can plan for a comfortable future while advancing your career with us.
- The opportunity to develop in-demand skills alongside the best researchers in their fields.
- A collaborative work environment and a company culture where trust is paramount and where individual contributions are recognized.
- Presenting at international conferences to share our latest results.
- Work-life balance, with a standard package of 213 workdays per year.
- Work from home up to four days per week, depending on the position.
- Employer contribution to public transportation (75% covered) passes and human-powered mobility solutions.
Apply now
Excited about this opportunity? Apply now and join Quobly's innovative team!
Recruitment process
1
Application
Submit your resume and cover letter through our online portal. Our team carefully reviews each application.
2
First contact
Initial discussion with the recruitment team to present the company and the position (approximately 30 minutes, by phone or video call)
3
Meet the team
Interview with the team manager (approximately 1 hour)
4
Final interview
Interview with the Head of the Department (approximately 1 hour)
5
A swift response
You will receive an offer in the shortest possible timeframe.
6
Onboarding
Welcome to the team! We're thrilled to have you join us on this exciting journey. Get ready to collaborate, innovate, and make a real impact.