Team Lead - Performance Optimization

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 200+ brilliant minds from over 30 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!

The Platform department builds the software and computational infrastructure that powers Alice & Bob’s quantum computers. Our scope spans scientific software, cloud/GPU compute, simulation tools, and the orchestration systems required to design, calibrate, and operate our hardware.

The Performance Optimization team applies machine learning and optimization tools across the entire quantum chip lifecycle, from design to error correction. As Team Lead, you will challenge traditional methods to deliver scalable, production-ready calibration and control software.

Your Mission: Build and lead an interdisciplinary team of engineers, theorists, and ML experts to identify bottlenecks in our quantum control stack. You will prototype novel solutions, transform them into fast, reliable production software, and integrate them directly into the critical path of our fault-tolerant operations.

Define the Performance Optimization team strategy by taking inputs from experts, leadership and other teams

Oversee team projects, ensuring objectives match the company ambitions, integrate with the stacks of other teams, and are delivered on time in production

Manage team resources and priorities, ensuring alignment with department goals

Hire talented and complementary individuals to grow the team, following the department hiring plan

Foster a supportive environment for team development and career growth

Manage external research collaborations

Represent the company at conferences and workshops focused on ML for quantum

3+ years of experience in managing a research or engineering team delivering tools in a R&D environment

Proven track record of leading a team that delivers on complex projects on time

Strong organizational and time management skills

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English

Master’s degree in Machine Learning, Optimization, Quantum Computing or related fields (Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Theoretical Physics)