Qualifications
Key Responsibilities1. Customer Architecture Leadership· Conduct thorough technical assessments with HPC centers, R&D teams, national laboratories, and enterprise architecture units.· Evaluate current HPC infrastructures, workloads, data flows, connectivity, and operational limitations.· Identify hybrid HPC-quantum integration opportunities and propose strategic architectural solutions aligned with client objectives.2. Hybrid HPC-Quantum Architecture Design· Engineer end-to-end solutions that incorporate Quandela’s photonic quantum processors, control electronics, networks, simulators, cloud services, and on-premises orchestration.· Establish system sizing, performance models, workload distribution strategies, and hybrid workflow pipelines.· Develop high-quality architecture documentation, diagrams, and design specifications for decision-makers and technical stakeholders.3. Technical Strategy & Advisory· Act as a trusted consultant to CTOs, HPC executives, and scientific teams on hybrid computing strategies, roadmaps, and operational frameworks.· Suggest integration patterns (Slurm, Kubernetes, PBS), networking configurations (InfiniBand, Ethernet), and accelerator strategies.· Assist clients with infrastructure readiness, security considerations, and operational implementation.4. Advanced Prototyping, Benchmarks & POCs· Design and supervise proof-of-concept projects, benchmarks, and technical assessments that showcase hybrid performance enhancements.· Collaborate with HPC and application engineers to create custom workflows and domain-specific demonstrations.· Support pilot deployments, including on-premise quantum installations and hybrid cloud integrations.
About the job
Join Quandela, Europe's foremost innovator in photonic quantum computing, as we lead the way in the design and delivery of cutting-edge quantum processors. Our solutions, available both on-premise and through cloud access, empower organizations to tap into the quantum advantage across optimization, simulation, and machine learning domains.
To support our growth amidst increasing adoption, we are seeking a Senior HPC & Quantum Solutions Architect who will play a pivotal role in guiding our customers in the creation of next-generation hybrid HPC-quantum infrastructures.
In this capacity, you will define and craft comprehensive hybrid architectures that integrate quantum computing seamlessly into sophisticated HPC frameworks. Collaborating with enterprise clients, HPC centers, and research institutions, you will influence technical strategy, design hybrid workflows, and provide expert leadership throughout the presales process, solution design, deployment, and initial adoption phases.
This position is perfect for an accomplished architect with a robust background in HPC, adept systems thinking, exceptional customer engagement skills, and a fervent interest in groundbreaking quantum technologies.
About Quandela
Quandela is at the forefront of photonic quantum computing in Europe, specializing in the design and implementation of high-performance quantum processors. Our innovative technology is available both on-premise and through cloud access, enabling organizations to leverage quantum advantage for optimization, simulation, and machine learning applications. As we rapidly expand our technical organization, we invite talented professionals to join us in shaping the future of quantum computing.