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(Senior) Quantum Software Developer(m/w/x)
Developing quantum software interfaces for hardware, simulators, and hybrid systems. Strong software engineering foundation and interest in quantum computing required. Flexible working hours, mobile working option.
Requirements
- Strong software engineering foundation
- Solid understanding of data structures
- Solid understanding of design principles
- Keen interest in quantum computing
- Keen interest in agentic AI workflows
- Keen interest in emerging technologies (HPC / AI)
- Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or comparable field
- PhD or practical long-term experience welcome
- Domain expertise in machine learning
- Domain expertise in scientific computing
- Domain expertise in quantum computing
- Strong background in software engineering
- Passion for applied research and emerging technologies
- Proficient in Python, C++, Java, or Rust
- Good understanding of data structures
- Good understanding of software design principles
- Good understanding of version control systems (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 (Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, Q#)
- Strong interest in quantum computing frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, Q#)
- Experience with high-performance computing
- Strong interest in high-performance computing
- Experience with parallel programming
- Strong interest in parallel programming
- Experience with GPU acceleration
- Strong interest in 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 on-site presence in Heilbronn
Tasks
- Lead design, development, optimization, and productization of quantum software
- Develop software interfaces for quantum hardware, simulators, and hybrid systems
- Collaborate with quantum physicists, researchers, and engineers
- Translate theoretical concepts into robust, scalable, and maintainable software
- Design, develop, test, and maintain the flaQship toolkit
- Integrate flaQship toolkit with national quantum computing full stack
- Enable workflow integration with established toolkits and frameworks
- Coordinate software releases and package research outputs
- Translate scientific requirements into technical implementations
- Optimize algorithms and software packages for performance, scalability, and reliability
- Write clear, maintainable documentation
- Contribute to technical design reviews
- Evaluate and implement AI-assisted development workflows
- Establish best practices for integrating LLM-based agents
- Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks
Work Experience
- approx. 1 - 4 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Basic
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
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
- Mobile working option
Family Support
- Work-life balance support
Bonuses & Incentives
- Performance-related variable compensation components
- Profit sharing
- Individual performance-related 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
- Preference for severely disabled individuals with equal suitability
Learning & Development
- Training and qualification opportunities
Team Events
- Team-oriented work
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(Senior) Quantum Software Developer(m/w/x)
Developing quantum software interfaces for hardware, simulators, and hybrid systems. Strong software engineering foundation and interest in quantum computing required. Flexible working hours, mobile working option.
Requirements
- Strong software engineering foundation
- Solid understanding of data structures
- Solid understanding of design principles
- Keen interest in quantum computing
- Keen interest in agentic AI workflows
- Keen interest in emerging technologies (HPC / AI)
- Master’s degree in computer science, software engineering, or comparable field
- PhD or practical long-term experience welcome
- Domain expertise in machine learning
- Domain expertise in scientific computing
- Domain expertise in quantum computing
- Strong background in software engineering
- Passion for applied research and emerging technologies
- Proficient in Python, C++, Java, or Rust
- Good understanding of data structures
- Good understanding of software design principles
- Good understanding of version control systems (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 (Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, Q#)
- Strong interest in quantum computing frameworks (Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, Q#)
- Experience with high-performance computing
- Strong interest in high-performance computing
- Experience with parallel programming
- Strong interest in parallel programming
- Experience with GPU acceleration
- Strong interest in 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 on-site presence in Heilbronn
Tasks
- Lead design, development, optimization, and productization of quantum software
- Develop software interfaces for quantum hardware, simulators, and hybrid systems
- Collaborate with quantum physicists, researchers, and engineers
- Translate theoretical concepts into robust, scalable, and maintainable software
- Design, develop, test, and maintain the flaQship toolkit
- Integrate flaQship toolkit with national quantum computing full stack
- Enable workflow integration with established toolkits and frameworks
- Coordinate software releases and package research outputs
- Translate scientific requirements into technical implementations
- Optimize algorithms and software packages for performance, scalability, and reliability
- Write clear, maintainable documentation
- Contribute to technical design reviews
- Evaluate and implement AI-assisted development workflows
- Establish best practices for integrating LLM-based agents
- Identify opportunities to automate repetitive tasks
Work Experience
- approx. 1 - 4 years
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Basic
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
Flexible Working
- Flexible working hours
- Mobile working option
Family Support
- Work-life balance support
Bonuses & Incentives
- Performance-related variable compensation components
- Profit sharing
- Individual performance-related 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
- Preference for severely disabled individuals with equal suitability
Learning & Development
- Training and qualification opportunities
Team Events
- Team-oriented work
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About the Company
Fraunhofer Lab for Quantum Computing Stuttgart Heilbronn
Industry
Research
Description
The Fraunhofer Lab for Quantum Computing Stuttgart Heilbronn unites expertise to drive excellence in research, agile strategies, and collaboration, shaping the future of quantum computing.
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