QHI Chief of Staff F/H

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! About the Role As Chief of Staff to the VP of QHI, you will act as a key link between strategy and execution, ensuring alignment and momentum across the department. You will work closely with the VP, the QPU Lead Expert, and team leaders to shape and structure the department’s technical roadmap. In parallel, you will lead or contribute to high-impact cross-functional initiatives—stepping in hands-on when needed—to bridge organizational or technical gaps. You will also collaborate closely with PMO and TechOps to ensure smooth and reliable delivery across the department. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys connecting the dots, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and diving into complex physics and engineering challenges. Responsabilitues

1. Roadmap Development & Alignment

• Partner with the VP and QPU Lead Expert to translate strategic objectives into actionable roadmaps, KPIs, and cross-functional initiatives
• Contribute to the formalization of the roadmap through clear technical syntheses and reports
• Support the deployment of the roadmap into a structured and coherent project portfolio

2. Cross-Functional Project Leadership

• Lead and/or contribute to key cross-functional projects (e.g. : optimization of screening at A&B)
• Provide hands-on technical contributions when needed, particularly in system engineering, complementing team expertise

3. Operational Excellence & Delivery

• Identify bottlenecks in workflows, communication, and decision-making processes
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using structured problem-solving approaches (e.g., Gemba)
• Facilitate collaboration between the department and other teams, acting as a central point of coordination
• Set up the production organization for the first machines delivered externally

4. VP Office Support

• Act as a force multiplier for the VP by preparing key meetings, tracking KPIs, synthesizing information, and ensuring follow-through on decisions
• Represent the department in industry events, forums, and supplier engagements
• Serve as a trusted proxy for the VP in internal and external discussions, ensuring clarity and consistency

Requirements

4+ years in high-growth environments: Experience in scale-ups, or industries, with a strong hardware dimension.

Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or related field

Proficient in English and French

Hard Skills

Roadmapping & Organizational Structuring – Turns long-term technical ambition into clear roadmaps, milestones, and team structures.

Systems-Level Technical Reasoning – Understands complex technical stacks and can reason about architecture tradeoffs.

Analytical Rigor – Uses quantitative reasoning and clear assumptions to support

Operational excellence and continuous improvement toolbox mastering

Soft Skills

At ease to negotiate and convince

Clear, structured thinker

Comfortable challenging experts

Strong sense of ownership

Recruitment Process

Screening Call with Alexandra, Talent Acquisition Specialist (30 min)

Hiring Manager Interview  (45 min)

Technical Interview/Presentation with the Team (60 min)

Leadership/Fit Interview (45 min)

Benefits:

- 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.