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(Senior) Quantum Software Developer(m/w/x)

Heilbronn
Full-time, Part-timeWith Home OfficeExperienced
AI/ML

Developing and integrating the flaQship quantum computing toolkit via standardized APIs. PhD or long-term practical experience in quantum computing required. Performance-related bonuses and profit sharing.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or comparable field
  • PhD or practical long-term experience welcome
  • Domain expertise in machine learning, scientific computing, or quantum computing
  • Strong background in software engineering
  • Passion for applied research and emerging technologies
  • Proficiency in Python, C++, Java, or Rust
  • Good understanding of data structures
  • Good understanding of software design principles
  • Good understanding of version control systems (e.g., Git)
  • Ability to work in Linux/Unix environments
  • Experience with agentic AI tools
  • Experience with LLM-assisted development
  • Experience with workflow automation
  • Experience with quantum computing frameworks (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, or Q#)
  • Strong interest in quantum computing frameworks (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, or Q#)
  • Experience with high-performance computing
  • Experience with parallel programming
  • Experience with GPU acceleration
  • Experience with cloud and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Strong interest in cloud and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes)
  • Interest in solving complex problems
  • Leadership experience in technical initiatives
  • Ability to work reliably in interdisciplinary teams
  • Communicate confidently in English
  • Additional German skills advantageous
  • Willingness to maintain regular on-site presence in Heilbronn

Tasks

  • Lead design, development, testing, and maintenance of the flaQship toolkit
  • Integrate flaQship toolkit via standardized APIs into national quantum computing full stack
  • Enable workflow integration with established toolkits and frameworks
  • Coordinate software releases and ensure research outputs are well-documented and reusable
  • Collaborate with researchers and domain experts to translate scientific requirements into technical implementations
  • Optimize algorithms and software packages for performance, scalability, and reliability
  • Write clear, maintainable documentation and contribute to technical design reviews
  • Evaluate and implement AI-assisted development workflows using generative and agentic tools
  • Establish best practices for integrating LLM-based agents into research software pipelines
  • Identify opportunities to automate repetitive development and documentation tasks

Work Experience

  • approx. 1 - 4 years

Education

  • Master's degree

Languages

  • EnglishNative
  • GermanBasic

Tools & Technologies

  • Python
  • C++
  • Java
  • Rust
  • Git
  • Linux/Unix
  • agentic AI tools
  • LLM-assisted development
  • workflow automation
  • Qiskit
  • Cirq
  • PennyLane
  • Q#
  • high-performance computing
  • parallel programming
  • GPU acceleration
  • Docker
  • Kubernetes

Benefits

Bonuses & Incentives

  • Individual performance-related components
  • Profit sharing
  • Performance-based variable remuneration components

Startup Environment

  • Interdisciplinary research environment

Informal Culture

  • International research environment
  • Excellent working atmosphere

Mentorship & Coaching

  • Access to leading experts

Modern Equipment

  • Access to state-of-the-art infrastructure

Other Benefits

  • Strong industry partnerships
  • Diversity promotion
  • Support for applicants with disabilities

Team Events

  • Team-oriented work

Learning & Development

  • Comprehensive training opportunities
  • Qualification opportunities

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working hours
  • Mobile working option
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