VP Quantum Process Domain

About Pasqal

PASQAL designs and develops Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) and associated software tools.
Our innovative technology enables us to address use cases that are currently beyond the reach of the most powerful supercomputers; these cases can concern industrial application challenges as well as fundamental science needs.
In addition to the exceptional computing power they provide QPUs are highly energy efficient and will contribute to a significant reduction in the carbon footprint of the HPC industry.

Job Description

PASQAL is building and developing Quantum Processing Units (QPUs) enabling highly performantcomputation using neutral atoms manipulated with lasers. On the hardware level the complexityof the setup makes this journey unique and interesting. In the Domain department we developknowledge and expertise on key fields of activities that are at the heart of PASQALs processorsnamely building of qubit registers processing between qubits and quantum controls.

Main responsibilities:
Contribute to company governance through involvement in Management Committeeand Hardware committees.
Ensure coherence of roadmaps with strategic and tactical choices of the company.
Lead the implementation of hardware roadmaps on the department perimeter(register of qubits quantum processing real implementation and quantum controls.
Manage the Domain department (budget reporting communication ...).
Operational management of team leaders including recruitment if needed.
Represent the company to its various stakeholders (investors customers partners)
Identify initiate and follow strategic partnerships (suppliers academics ...) relevant todevelop department topics.

This list of tasks is not exhaustive.

About you

Hard skills:
Knowledge in experimental physics and quantum physics (AMO experience would be
appreciated)
Basis on programming skills for data analysis and simulations (Python ...).
Experience in managing R&D teams.
Soft skills:
Autonomy rigor and organization.
Communication and listening skills.
Leadership.
Proven ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (Theory Experimental).
Good level of written and spoken English. French is a plus but not required.

What we offer

• Beautiful brand new offices in Massy France
• Type of contract : CDI
• A dynamic and closeknit international team
• A key role in a growing startup
• Free time to train and go to conferences/meetups

Recruitment process

• An interview with our Talent Acquisition Specialistof 45.
• An exchange with Adrien Chief of Hardware
• A meeting with the team in our beautiful offices
• An offer!

PASQAL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace as inclusion and diversity are essential to achieving our mission. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates regardless of gender ethnicity age religion or sexual orientation.