Quantum Compilation Intern M/F

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

In a context where Alice & Bob is building a fault-tolerant quantum computer based on cat qubits, the Quantum Compilation Intern helps quantum programs run efficiently on this architecture. Reporting to the Senior Quantum Compilation Scientist, you will work closely with the Compilation team to develop, implement and integrate modern compilation algorithms that exploit the properties of cat qubits, in particular their noise bias toward phase-flip errors.

The internship starts between January and March 2027 and lasts 6 months!

Alice & Bob is developing the first universal, fault-tolerant quantum computer to solve the world’s hardest problems. The quantum computer we envision building is based on a new kind of superconducting qubit: the Schrödinger cat qubit 🐈‍⬛. In comparison to other superconducting platforms, cat qubits have the astonishing ability to implement quantum error correction autonomously!   We're a diverse team of 250+ brilliant minds from over 35 countries united by a single goal: to revolutionise computing with a practical fault-tolerant quantum machine. Are you ready to take on unprecedented challenges and contribute to revolutionising technology? Join us, and let's shape the future of quantum computing together! Benefits: - 1 day off per month - Half of transportation cost coverage (as per French law) - Meal vouchers with Swile, as well as access to a fully equipped and regularly stocked kitchen       Research shows that women might feel hesitant to apply for this job if they don't match 100% of the job requirements listed. This list is a guide, and we'd love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match. We are looking to build teams that innovate, not just tick boxes on a job spec.   You will join of one of the most innovative startups in France at an early stage, to be part of a passionate and friendly team on its mission to build the first universal quantum computer!   We love to share and learn from one another, so you will be certain to innovate, develop new ideas, and have the space to grow.

Responsibilities:

Study cat-qubit physics, including the noise bias toward phase-flip errors, and the resulting gate set, connectivity and error-correction constraints

Study modern compiler design, from front end to code generation, and the structure of the company's existing compiler

Survey circuit synthesis, routing and optimization techniques and assess their relevance to cat-qubit architectures

Design and implement compiler intermediate representations (IRs)

Implement compilation passes and integrate them into the company's compiler

Test and document the implemented passes

Measure the resource costs of compiled programs, such as qubit count, gate count and runtime

Compare the results with existing compilation approaches and report the findings

Requirements: