Quantum Software Engineer (Photonic Quantum Computing)

Location: Hybrid in Massy, Île-de-France, France, with 3–4 days per week onsite in Massy, 1 day in Paris, or 1–2 days remotely.

Company

hirify.global develops photonic quantum computers, cloud-accessible full-stack quantum computing solutions, and quantum algorithm services for academic and industrial customers.

What you will do

• Develop a compilation stack translating high-level quantum circuits into hardware-aware pulse schedules optimized for photonic quantum computers.
• Drive the long-term architecture, technical roadmap, and alignment across organizations.
• Contribute to a digital twin that simulates future QPU behavior from hardware instructions.
• Work at the interface of quantum theory, experimental hardware, and software engineering teams.
• Stay current with developments in quantum software and contribute to the future quantum software stack.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or PhD in a quantum-related field.
• 2/4+ years of relevant experience in quantum software, quantum hardware automation, or related topics.
• Good understanding of photonic-based quantum computing.
• Strong proficiency in Python.
• Experience working at the interface of software, experimental hardware, and theory teams in industry or academia.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to serve as a bridge between different teams.

Nice to have

• Proficiency in at least one systems language: C++ or Rust.
• Exposure to quantum computing frontends and related ecosystems, such as Cirq, Qiskit, OpenQASM, or CUDA-Q.
• Hands-on experience with quantum photonic systems.
• Familiarity with compilation mechanisms such as LLVM or compilation to microcode.

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful role with real ownership from day one and exposure to the entire quantum stack, from high-level APIs to low-level firmware.
• Hybrid work model with regular onsite collaboration in Massy and Paris.
• Profit-sharing and a company savings plan.
• 100% health coverage through Alan, transport reimbursement or sustainable mobility bonus, meal vouchers, and Gymlib fitness support.
• Childcare assistance and referral bonuses of €1,000–€2,000.
• Respectful, inclusive, and welcoming work environment.

Hiring process

• Talent Acquisition interview, followed by a Hiring Manager interview.
• Use case, either live or prepared at home and presented afterward, followed by meetings with the teams.
• Two to three reference checks and an offer.