Mid-Senior Software Engineer Compilation

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

Your tasks lie in the development optimization and maintenance of Pasqals ecosystem of open and closedsource quantum libraries.

The primary focus is on the forthcoming compilation initiative and integration of Qadence a differentiable interface for digitalanalog quantum computing in Python into Pasqals software stack in the path to execute optimized quantum programs on QPUs.

You also will:

• Provide leadership in the compilation initiative for the execution of optimized quantum programs on QPUs.
• Collaborate with backend developers to embed various software libraries within a fullfledged compiler stack.
• Collaborate with quantum researchers to integrate error correction decoders to support the Fault Tolerant Quantum Computing initiative.
• Keep a regular technological watch and propose new ideas for implementation.
• Participate in conferences to keep uptodate with the quantum computing environment.

About you

Mandatory: MsC in Physics Math Computer Science or equivalent

Basic requirements:

• Excellent writing of productionlevel Python code and knowledge of at least one strongly typed language (Rust or C).
• Experience with software best practices in a collaborative environment cycles of development unit testing CI/CD pipelines.
• Experience with compilation strategies.
• Experience with LLVM.
• Knowledge about containerization technologies i.e. Docker/ Singularity.
• Strong foundations of Linear Algebra and Calculus.

• Experience with MLIR.
• Strong understanding of functional programming paradigms.
• Experience with distributed and parallel system design
• Knowledge of quantum computing.
• Experience contributing to opensource projects.

Soft skills:

• Creative problem solver.
• Agile cultural experience.
• Able to work independently with limited direction.
• Curiosity and keen interest for new technologies.

What we offer

• A flexible rhythm of remote work (2 to3 days per week)
• Type of contract : Permanent full time role
• A dynamic and closeknit international team
• A key role in a growing startup
• Free time to train and go to conferences/meetups
• Flexibility

Recruitment process

• An interview with our Talent Acquisition Specialistof 30.
• An exchange with the Hiring &Engineering manager of the team 45
• A thorough technical assessment with the team 60
• 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.