Hardware Platform Operation team leader H/F

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!

Alice&Bob is developing a quantum computer based on cat qubits. As part of the Quantum Hardware and Infrastructure department, the Hardware Platform Operation (HPO) team is in charge of operating the cryoplatform. This platform represents a major investment and asset of the company:  HPO team is focused at 100% on operational excellence and quality, to ensure the highest availability rate.

HPO team is in charge of operating the cool down/warm up + modifications of cabling (inside the cryostat and instrumentation racks), according to the requests of the users. The HPO team is the main entry point from the users. Moreover, the team is responsible for:

• The maintenance in operational conditions of the cryostats
• The maintenance in operational conditions of the control electronics (racks)
  • This includes routine V&V on instrumentation devices
• First level of troubleshooting
• Monitoring of environmental conditions (vibrations, temperature…)
• Assembly of new systems

Organize, plan and oversee the day-to-day operations

Ensure that the requests of users are documented and complete

Elaborate the planning of operations with the team and in compliance with users' constraints

Contribute to the tasks of warm-up/cool down cycle and cabling modification

Be responsible for the review of the work done

Establish with the team standard operating procedures

Lead improvement actions (A3…)

Manage the stock and loop back with suppliers and purchasing team

Coordinate the team planning with company iteration cycles, ensuring coordination with other teams in the company

Cryostats and racks responsibility: Ensure that the tools and instruments under the team's responsibility are maintained up and running (following preventive maintenance plan and managing corrective/troubleshooting when necessary), to maximize the “up-time”.
Align with other team leaders on good practices and standard definition for architectures and HW implementation.

Systems fabrication & integration: Oversee the in-house fabrication, assembly and integration of the platform's hardware systems, from components to fully operational setups. This includes:

Assembly of the cryostats

Build of the chandelier (cold cabling assembly / wiring tree inside the cryostat): mounting of the plates, thermalization, and cold RF/DC wiring

Assembly and wiring of the instrumentation and control racks

Interconnection between the cryostat, the chandelier and the racks (RF/coax, DC, control and monitoring lines)

Provide help and support to the design teams in the validation of the new systems (participation in test campaigns, execution of V&V procedures, feedback on manufacturability and operability)

Ensure that fabrication follows the standard procedures, quality checks and traceability, and feed back improvements to the design teams

Check final acceptance of new systems: Before entering into production, HPO team will proceed to an acceptance phase, ensuring that tools are qualified, documentation ready, and the team trained to operate them.

Budget responsibility: prepare and oversee budget for HPO team

Team Leadership & Supervision: Manage and inspire a team of engineers and technicians, fostering a collaborative environment. Supervise and motivate the team members. Define the profiles needed when necessary and drive with HR the hiring process. Provide mentorship and guidance, promoting professional growth and skill development within the team.

Continuous Improvement: Drive ongoing improvements in the team (both at a technical and organizational level).

Documentation & Reporting: Ensure standard operation procedures exist, and system configurations are thoroughly documented.

Screening Call with Alexandra Talent Acquisition Specialist (30 min)

Hiring Manager Interview with the Hiring Manager (45 min)

Technical Interview/Presentation with the Team (90 min)

Leadership and Fit Interview (60 min)

 

- 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.