Neutral-atom quantum computers and simulators for industrial applications
Pasqal manufactures quantum computers and simulators built from trapped neutral atoms in optical tweezers, controlled via lasers and custom electronics. The tech stack (Python, NumPy, SciPy, GCP, Kubernetes, SLURM) reflects a dual engineering focus: quantum physics hardware paired with classical HPC infrastructure and cloud deployment. Active projects span hardware industrialization, cloud-based quantum software delivery, and Middle East market expansion—indicating transition from research prototype toward production systems and geographic scaling.
Pasqal builds programmable quantum computers and simulators using 2D and 3D arrays of neutral atoms trapped in optical tweezers. The company develops the complete stack: lasers, vacuum systems, electronic controls, and software required to make quantum processors accessible to programmers. Founded in 2019 and based in Palaiseau, France, Pasqal operates a lean organization (201–500 employees) structured around engineering, manufacturing, and sales. Current hiring spans France, Saudi Arabia, Canada, and South Korea, with active projects in hardware industrialization, cloud infrastructure deployment across GCP and OVH, and quantum advantage proof-of-concept work.
Python, NumPy, SciPy for quantum software; Kubernetes, Docker, SLURM, Terraform, Ansible for HPC and cloud infrastructure; GCP and OVH for cloud platforms; GitLab CI/CD for development workflows; Salesforce and HubSpot for business operations.
Hardware industrialization of quantum processing units, cloud deployment of Pasqal software to HPC centers, secure cloud infrastructure design across GCP and OVH, and a proof-of-concept for quantum advantage in risk/return analysis. The company is also executing interim project management for a Saudi Arabia expansion initiative.
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