Teach Lead Software Engineer – Python and embedded

Quobly aims to have a strong impact on society by providing cost-competitive universal quantum processors to solve currently intractable problems.

Founded in 2022, Quobly is a fast-growing start-up located in Grenoble’s vibrant and multidisciplinary ecosystem. The company relies on the CNRS Neel Institute and CEA-Leti and benefits from the dynamic of strong links between research and industry.

We are looking for a Tech Lead Software Engineer

Key responsibilities

Tech lead has the responsibility of ensuring that the production code is architectured/ developed/tested/deployed in accordance with industry best practices

• Architecture & Specification: Understand quantum measurement team software framework requirements (building of the device HAL) and quantum SDK integration constraints (Quantum computer API) to specify the quantum software stack architecture that address both needs.
• Design & validation: Participate to the development of the quantum software stack in python or compiled code (C/C++/Rust). You improve internal design/review/test flows to improve code robustness and ease of support once deployed.
• Development Guidance: Technical lead of other software developers and contributors from the quantum team so that the software stack meets its robustness, performance, maintainability, debugging, and ease of support KPIs. You organize code, test and documentation reviews.

Only technical management is required. This form of management requires soft skills and leading by the example.

• Collaborate with talented people in a culture of transparency and autonomy.
• Ability to understand the software needs of physicist to translate them into production code.

You are special because

• Master’s degree in software engineering or computer science or PhD in a related field.
• You have significant experience in productizing research code.
• You can train and support other teams on git usage for any type of code/script-based development (quantum experiments, measurement, simulation).
• You can propose and construct new processes and methodologies with other software team members aimed at improving overall team and code performance.
• Fluent technical English is necessary.

Working at Quobly also means

• Working in Grenoble, home to some of the fastest-moving tech and industrial companies around, and a great base camp for a wide range of activities from outdoor and mountain sports to arts and culture.
• Grenoble offers an affordable lifestyle, ensuring you can plan for a comfortable future while advancing your career with us.
• The opportunity to develop in-demand skills alongside the best researchers in their fields.
• A collaborative work environment and a company culture where trust is paramount and where individual contributions are recognized.
• Presenting at international conferences to share our latest results.
• Work-life balance, with a standard package of 213 workdays per year.
• Work from home up to four days per week, depending on the position.
• With offices close to city center, you have the possibility to live in a 15‑minute city.
• Employer contribution to public transportation passes and human-powered mobility solutions.

We believe great work comes from trust, collaboration, and pushing boundaries, in an environment where achievements are recognized and curiosity is encouraged.

To learn more about Quobly: