Intern
Quantum Operations Research - combinatorial optimization
About QbitSoft
QbitSoft is a young, innovative French "Software as a Service" (SaaS) start-up created in 2022, with the ambition of helping companies of all sizes to understand and implement Quantum Computing to improve and accelerate their business operations. With this in mind, QbitSoft offers its Quantum Modules platform to address a wide range of use cases in sectors such as insurance, logistics and telecoms. At QbitSoft, we don't limit ourselves to mathematical formulation or quantum simulation. We are already using available quantum capabilities, such as (but not limited to) D-Wave's quantum annealers or IBM's quantum gate computers, on real use cases in partnership with various customers.
QbitSoft is a member of the Les Maisons du Quantique program, and the internship will take place at Station F in Paris, the world's largest startup incubator.
QbitSoft's ambition is to become:
- A leader in the European quantum market;
- A company attractive to talent;
- A fast-growing company with a profitable business model.
Position to be filled
We are looking for a Quantum Operational Research Intern - combinatorial optimization
France 2030 Laureate, as part of the Logisitique 4.0 call for projects, we are starting R&D work, in partnership with a world-class software publisher, aimed at offering digital & quantum solutions for more efficient and eco-responsible logistics. To carry out this major project, partly financed by public funds (ADEME) to the tune of €1.8m over two years, we have divided the scope into 3 supply chain optimization use cases: delivery routes and rounds, preparation waves, and staff and equipment schedules. Being in the project start-up phase, the candidate will be required to work in a team-building context.
Expected skills
A sound knowledge of mathematics and algorithms is required. Initial experience in operations research is essential. Knowledge of Python programming and its implementation environments (data management, library/package management) is also required.
Ideally, the candidate will have a first experience in quantum computing or quantum technologies supported by an excellent training in NTIC, experience in the research field, as well as knowledge of optimization issues.