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(Senior) Quantum Software Developer(m/w/x)
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
- English – Native
- 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
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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(Senior) Quantum Software Developer(m/w/x)
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
- English – Native
- 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
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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Description
Das Unternehmen ist eine der führenden Organisationen für anwendungsorientierte Forschung mit 76 Instituten in Deutschland.
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