Team Lead - Performance Optimization

Alice & Bob

Alice & Bob

Paris, France

Posted on May 21, 2026
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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 200+ brilliant minds from over 30 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!

About the role

The Platform department builds the software and computational infrastructure that powers Alice & Bob’s quantum computers. Our scope spans scientific software, cloud/GPU compute, simulation tools, and the orchestration systems required to design, calibrate, and operate our hardware.

The Performance Optimization team applies machine learning and optimization tools across the entire quantum chip lifecycle, from design to error correction. As Team Lead, you will challenge traditional methods to deliver scalable, production-ready calibration and control software.

Your Mission: Build and lead an interdisciplinary team of engineers, theorists, and ML experts to identify bottlenecks in our quantum control stack. You will prototype novel solutions, transform them into fast, reliable production software, and integrate them directly into the critical path of our fault-tolerant operations.

Responsibilities

  • Define the Performance Optimization team strategy by taking inputs from experts, leadership and other teams
  • Oversee team projects, ensuring objectives match the company ambitions, integrate with the stacks of other teams, and are delivered on time in production
  • Manage team resources and priorities, ensuring alignment with department goals
  • Hire talented and complementary individuals to grow the team, following the department hiring plan
  • Foster a supportive environment for team development and career growth
  • Manage external research collaborations
  • Represent the company at conferences and workshops focused on ML for quantum

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in managing a research or engineering team delivering tools in a R&D environment
  • Proven track record of leading a team that delivers on complex projects on time
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English
  • Master’s degree in Machine Learning, Optimization, Quantum Computing or related fields (Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Physics)
Benefits:
- Our success is your success: own it with our BSPCE plan
- Direct IP Compensation: Earn substantial bonuses for driving the core patents that define our quantum architecture.
- Flexible remote policy, up to 40 % a month
- A Parental plan including additional benefits such as crèche support or additional days-off to take care of under 12 years old children
- Subsidized membership with Urban Sports Club
- Mental health support with moka.care
- 25-day vacation policy (as per French law) + RTT
- Half of transportation cost coverage (as per French law), or yearly allowance for the die-hard bicycle users
- Competitive health coverage, with Alan.
- Meal vouchers with Swile, as well as access to a fully equipped and regularly stocked kitchen
- French language courses covered by the company for those interested
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.
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