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FRFraunhofer Lab for Quantum Computing Stuttgart Heilbronn

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

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

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

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent
  • 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

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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