Software Engineer Intern

Alice & Bob are a deep tech company going through an R&D stage to build the first fault-tolerant Quantum Computer. We secured 30 million USD in funding to further develop our unique technology.

We are a young team with some of the brightest scientific minds joining us straight from completing their PhD or university. Of course, we are serious about our mission and participation in the quantum race alongside tech giants like Google and IBM, however we are also keen to create ever-lasting memories. Including lots of celebrations and fun, as we continue to have many successes along the way to our ultimate goal of building the first Universal, fault-tolerant Quantum Computer! Which can have large positive impact for humanity. Do you want to join a team that is trying to change the world?

We are seeking a motivated and talented intern to join our Software Engineering team for a 6-month internship, starting in January 2025 and ending in June 2025.

This is a unique opportunity to be at the cutting edge of innovation, where you will contribute to the development of the software that powers Alice & Bob’s quantum computer. You will work closely with experimental physicists who conduct research on our cat qubits, and your contributions will directly impact Alice & Bob’s ambitious roadmap.

As an intern, you will start by gaining a deep understanding of the code base for our core experimental framework. You will then be involved in the complete life cycle of a feature—interviewing expert users, understanding their needs, implementing, testing and deploying the feature.

Expect to engage in meaningful work within a positive environment that fosters growth and learning!

• Gather and analyze requirements for a feature within the framework.
• Implement the feature while following established engineering best practices.
• Test and demonstrate the feature, ensuring it meets the needs of our users.

• Practical experience with Python.
• Practical experience with Git.
• Familiarity with standard engineering best practices (e.g., testing, tooling, CI/CD) is a plus.
• Experience with GitHub or GitLab is a plus.
• A scientific background (in physics and/or electronics) is a plus.

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.