AMO Physicist – Neutral-Atom Quantum Systems and Optical Tweezers

The Job

As part of the Next-Generation Technology Team in Paris, you will play a key role in the development of our next-generation optical tweezer platforms for quantum networking applications. You will be responsible for the design, implementation, optimization, and integration of neutral-atom hardware systems, spanning atom trapping, transport, manipulation, and their deployment within neutral-atom quantum processing units. Working closely with engineers and scientists, you will develop and characterize cutting-edge quantum devices that form the core of Welinq's industry-grade quantum networking products.

As an AMO physicist, your responsibilities will encompass:

• Collaborating with engineers to design and optimize our qubit-photon interface  

• Leading the develpment, assembly, and testing of optical tweezers and quantum hardware systems

• Conducting experimental research and data analysis to evaluate the performance and efficiency of quantum hardware systems

• Staying up to date with the latest advances in quantum technologies, AMO physics, and neutral-atom platforms, contributing to Welinq's knowledge base

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Required qualifications

• PhD in atomic physics/quantum optics, with a focus on AMO physics and optical tweezers

• Strong background in quantum optics and atomic physics

• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++ for data analysis, simulation, and automation

• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment

• Strong communication skills to effectively convey complex ideas and findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

• English professional proficiency

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Required Experiences

• Experience in atom trapping, optical tweezers and single atom imaging techniques;

• Experience in coherent atomic state preparation in optical traps;

• Experience in atom displacement, atomic arrays preparation and reconfiguration;

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Diversity

Welinq provides equal opportunity in all our employment practices to all qualified employees and applicants with regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, military status, genetic information or any other category protected by state laws. This policy applies to all aspects of the employment relationship, including recruitment, hiring, compensation, promotion, transfer, disciplinary action, layoff, return from layoff, training and social, and recreational programs. All such employment decisions will be made without unlawfully discriminating on any prohibited basis.