Quantum Software Engineer

Quandela

. Develop a compilation stack translating high-level quantum circuits into hardware-aware pulse schedules optimized for photonic quantum computers .

Posted 10/31/2026full-timeMassy • FranceJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quantum software development and photonic quantum computing, with strong proficiency in Python and experience in quantum hardware automation. Capable of driving architectural strategy and contributing to the development of digital twins for quantum processing units.

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Quantum Software DevelopmentPhotonic Quantum ComputingPython ProficiencyC++ or Rust ExperienceQuantum Computing Ecosystem Exposure

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Hard Skills

Quantum SoftwareQuantum Hardware AutomationPythonC++RustQuantum Photonic SystemsLLVMCirqQiskitOpenQASM

Tools & Technologies

CUDA-Q

Certifications & Qualifications

Master’s or PhD in Quantum Related Field

Industry Keywords

Quantum ComputingDigital TwinCompiler CodebaseHardware InstructionsCross-Organizational Alignment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRustC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop a compilation stack translating high-level quantum circuits into hardware-aware pulse schedules optimized for photonic quantum computers
Drive long-term architectural strategy, technical roadmap, and cross-organizational alignment
Contribute to development of a digital twin simulating future QPU behavior from hardware instructions
Stay up to date with the latest developments in quantum software
Understand and contribute to Quandela’s compiler codebase and quantum software roadmap
Own one or more work packages for strategic projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s, or PhD in Quantum related field
2/4+ years of relevant experience in quantum software, quantum hardware automation, or related topics
Good understanding of photonic-based quantum computing
Strong proficiency in Python
Experience working at the interface of software, experimental hardware, and theory teams in industry or academia
Proficiency in at least one system language (C++ or Rust) — important, but you can grow here
Exposure to quantum computing frontends and related ecosystem (e.g. Cirq, Qiskit, OpenQASM, CUDA-Q) — important, but you can grow here
Hands-on experience with quantum photonic systems — important, but you can grow here
Familiarity with compilation mechanisms such as LLVM or compilation to microcode — important, but you can grow here

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary, flexible based on your experience
Profit-sharing & company savings plan
100% health coverage (Alan)
50% transport reimbursement or sustainable mobility bonus
Meal vouchers (Swile), Gymlib fitness support
Childcare assistance & referral bonuses (€1,000–€2,000)
A meaningful role with real ownership, from day one
A team eager to collaborate and grow with you
Hybrid work model with 1 to 2 days remotely
Daily exposure to the entire quantum stack — from high-level APIs to low-level firmware, and everything in between