Quantum Academy Lead
Aubervilliers, France
Posted on Jul 16, 2026
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!
About the Role
This role works closely with the leadership team, and is the chief architect of quantum education, inside the company and out. In this position, you will build Alice & Bob's Academy from the ground up: internal learning programs that bring quantum literacy to every employee, a world-class summer school for doctoral researchers, and the long-term co-creation of a competitive master's degree in quantum physics with leading European institutions.
About You
You're a builder who has launched programs, grown communities, and created structure in complex environments — from academia, a research institute, a deep tech company, or an education-focused organization anywhere in the world. What matters most is a track record of getting things off the ground, the ability to earn scientists' trust, and genuine passion for making frontier science accessible. A non-linear career path is a strength here, not a liability.
Responsibilities
- Design a tiered quantum physics curriculum covering fundamentals, superconducting qubits, cat qubit architecture, and quantum error correction
- Develop self-paced modules, live seminars, and hands-on bootcamps adapted to different technical backgrounds
- Define learning pathways by role (hardware, software, business, operations) in collaboration with team leads
- Create and maintain an internal knowledge base that evolves with research
- Build metrics to assess learning outcomes and iterate continuously
- Build a network of academic partners (universities, grandes écoles, national labs) to source participants and co-design content
- Recruit and coordinate a faculty of internal scientists and external experts
- Manage the program end-to-end: curriculum, logistics, participant selection, and follow-up
- Leverage the summer school to strengthen Alice & Bob's academic brand and build a talent pipeline
- Position Alice & Bob as the most exciting place to learn cutting-edge quantum computing globally
- Build and nurture relationships with professors, lab directors, and quantum research institutions worldwide
- Represent Alice & Bob at academic events and conferences
- Manage Alice & Bob's CIFRE thesis program, from partner identification to candidate follow-up and institutional coordination
- Identify and negotiate partnerships with leading institutions
- Design the curriculum in close collaboration with Alice & Bob's scientific leadership
- Define the program's positioning, admission criteria, and pedagogical approach
- Navigate the institutional and regulatory landscape for higher education program creation in France and Europe
- Lead the creation and execution of quantum hackathons, innovation programs and developer engagement initiatives that stimulate ecosystem growth
- Design and deliver executive education, technical workshops and advisory programs for customers, partners and public institutions
- Package internal educational content, training methodologies and learning assets into scalable customer, partner and ecosystem offerings
Build and lead Alice & Bob's internal quantum education program
Design and run Alice & Bob's annual Summer School for doctoral researchers
Own Alice & Bob's academic community strategy
Lead the long-term co-creation of a competitive Master's degree in quantum physics
Develop Alice & Bob's Academy into an ecosystem platform
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience building and managing programs at the intersection of science, education, or research in academia, industry, or institutional settings globally.
- Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field (physics, engineering, education, or related); PhD appreciated but not required.
- Strong enough grasp of quantum computing to engage credibly with physicists and translate for everyone else.
- A track record of building structured programs from scratch — curricula, bootcamps, summer schools or certificate programs.
- A solid academic or research network, with familiarity across leading universities and institutions globally.
- Prior experience managing institutional partnerships across academic, regulatory or corporate stakeholders.
- Project management chops: several programs running at once, on time and on budget, with a high degree of autonomy.
- An entrepreneurial mindset — comfortable with ambiguity, and treats constraints as design challenges.
- Fluent communication and facilitation in both English and French.
Recruitment Process
- Screening Call with a Talent Acquisition Specialist (30 min)
- Hiring Manager Interview with Hector (45 min)
- Technical Interview/Presentation
- Leadership Team Interview (45 min)
- Fit Interview (45 min)
- Reference check
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.