Quantum Device Physics Intern
Quandela
Quantum Device Physics Intern
Quandela
Photonic quantum computers and single-photon sources
Quandela · Massy, France · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-06
Workplace: on_site
Department: Research - Device Theory
Quandela stands as a global leader in quantum computing, driven by groundbreaking technology and a strategic vision for scaling quantum solutions. The company’s unique ability to offer both hardware and software solutions, along with its commitment to build energy efficient datacenters and scalability, positions it to play a key role in the next wave of innovation, and in many strategic and sovereign industrial sectors.
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Description of the Team/Project
The Device Physics team works on the development and optimisation of quantum computing architectures, including the Spin-Photon Optical Quantum Computing (SPOQC) architecture.
We are looking for a motivated intern to investigate the energy cost of quantum operations within the SPOQC architecture. The internship will focus on analysing the trade-off between the computational performance and energy consumption, using recently developed models of the architecture's energetics and noise. The results will be applied to simple quantum algorithms and computational tasks to explore the potential emergence of a quantum energy advantage.
Education & Background
Technical Skills
Soft Skills
Languages
Swile Card (meal vouchers) 🍴🛒
50% participation in transportation costs 🚆
Possibility of remote work 💻
Internship Allowance between €1,200 and €1,400 per month 💰
1,5 days off per month, cumulative 🧳
What we also offer
A challenging and innovative work environment at the heart of quantum computing.
A diverse and collaborative company culture.
Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
At Quandela, we believe that the strength of our team is the plurality of experiences, perspectives, and journeys. We are committed to building a respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment. All applications are welcome.
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Quandela builds full-stack photonic quantum computers in France, including on-premises MosaiQ hardware and cloud access to its processors. It uses semiconductor quantum-dot single-photon sources to create bright, indistinguishable photons that act as optical qubits, with Perceval, an open-source Python framework, for simulating and programming photonic circuits, and Prometheus, a standalone single-photon source for research labs. The company differentiates itself by offering end-to-end hardware, software, and services—from production in its own facilities to cloud access and an acceleration program that guides clients from use-case exploration to hardware delivery. Its goal is to help clients achieve practical quantum advantages across industries such as cybersecurity, energy, finance, logistics, chemistry, and pharmaceuticals.
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