Nano-assembly Lead

Job description

Founded in 2020 and based in the heart of Paris, C12’s mission is to be at the center of one of the biggest technological breakthroughs of the century and change the course of history by building a universal quantum computer. At C12, we believe that achieving a true breakthrough in quantum computing requires rethinking the fundamentals. That’s why our founders—deeply rooted in academic and engineering excellence—have chosen carbon nanotubes as the building blocks of our quantum processors. This ultra-pure material dramatically reduces error rates, boosts performance, and minimizes hardware overhead—key ingredients for scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing. By crafting a unique approach that scales, we aim to revolutionize quantum computing just as silicon transformed classical computing. Since our founding, we’ve raised over €25 million in funding, published 11 scientific papers, and secured 8 patents. Today, our fast-growing team of 80+, including 25 PhDs, has over 26 nationalities represented. We have our own cutting-edge lab spaces in Paris' historic Panthéon district, where scientists, engineers, and innovators work side-by-side to tackle some of the most exciting technical challenges of our time. If you're passionate about shaping the future of quantum technology and want to make a real impact, C12 offers a unique environment to grow, learn, and innovate. ### Your role at C12: You will lead the nano-assembly team, composed of 3 research engineers. You will help them develop and operate efficiently our nano-assembly setups for the transfer of ultra-pure carbon nanotubes onto our quantum processor microchips. Responsibilities: - Continuous improvement of our custom nano-assembly vacuum setups for increased throughput and yield - Design and validation of mechanical, electrical and chemical processes to optimize the quality of the assembled qubits - Working with the software team to improve our stack for control software, data storage and data analysis - Analyze, summarize and present data ### About You: - You have at least 3 years of experience in R&D or a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science or other related field - You have some experience in managing R&D engineers and organizing their work - You have some project management experience - You have some experience in hardware and experimental setup design and fabrication - You like collecting, organizing and analyzing your data - You have experience in **python** for hardware control and data analysis - You are detail-oriented and organized in your work and documentation style - Good communication in English (oral and written) **Preferred Traits:** - Experience in semiconductors - Experience with high vacuum systems - Experience in materials characterization techniques (SEM, TEM, AFM, probe station) - Experience in carbon nanotubes