Software Engineer

About The Company The Gesellschaft für wissenschaftliche Datenverarbeitung mbH Göttingen (GWDG) serves as the university computing center for the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen and acts as a comprehensive IT and computing competence center for the Max Planck Society. With over four decades of experience, GWDG has established itself as a leader in providing high-performance computing infrastructure and services to support cutting-edge research across various scientific disciplines.

The organization is a key player in national and international research initiatives, including operating the National High-Performance Computing (NHR) network and managing specialized centers such as the AI service center KISSKI and the Quantum Computing (QUICS) project. Additionally, GWDG offers advanced HPC resources to institutions like the German Aerospace Center (DLR), facilitating scientific advancements in fields ranging from digital humanities to earth system science and engineering. As a national supercomputing hub, GWDG emphasizes secure, reliable, and innovative solutions to empower researchers and industry partners alike.

About The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Quantum Software Engineer (m/f/d) to join our interdisciplinary HPC team at GWDG, focusing on the development of quantum computing applications tailored for anomaly detection in industrial settings. This full-time position (39 hours per week) is funded through the GWDG QC project, which extends until October 2029.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in building and enhancing GWDG's quantum computing ecosystem, with a particular emphasis on creating a platform that integrates quantum algorithms into practical industry use cases. The role involves designing, implementing, and maintaining containerized solutions, ensuring high standards of software architecture, security, and performance. As part of our team, you will collaborate with researchers, industry partners, and other stakeholders to develop innovative tools that leverage quantum computing for real-world applications.

The position requires a strong commitment to security, especially given the sensitive nature of data handled by GWDG, and the ability to verify code manually without AI assistance during interviews.

Qualifications

• A PhD or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, or a related discipline, complemented by demonstrable research or industry experience in software development and quantum computing.
• Proven coding expertise in developing complex software systems, with the ability to perform human-led code verification without AI assistance, demonstrating thorough understanding of scope, functions, variables, classes, and array methods.
• Experience in designing and managing software architecture for containerized environments, including establishing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks.
• Knowledge of handling heterogeneous APIs, integrating HPC scheduler systems such as SLURM, and working with diverse data protection and encryption standards compliant with DSGVO/GDPR.
• Understanding of quantum computing job characteristics, resource requirements, and familiarity with compiler/transpiler pipelines.
• Excellent teamwork, communication skills, and fluency in English, both spoken and written.

Responsibilities

• Implement a containerized FullStaQD instance as a reference platform, ensuring modularity, scalability, and robustness across the entire project landscape.
• Design and develop a high-quality, scalable infrastructure that supports quantum anomaly detection applications.
• Establish and maintain CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks to ensure continuous integration and deployment of software updates.
• Handle heterogeneous APIs and integrate various HPC scheduler systems such as SLURM to optimize resource management.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and security standards, including DSGVO/GDPR, through appropriate encryption and security protocols.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop innovative solutions and troubleshoot technical challenges.
• Contribute to documentation, code reviews, and knowledge sharing to uphold high standards of software quality and maintainability.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours with options for partial remote work to promote work-life balance.
• Access to a modern, diverse, and stimulating work environment at the intersection of academia and industry.
• Opportunities for professional development, skill enhancement, and participation in cutting-edge research projects.
• Participation in national and international research collaborations, expanding professional networks.
• Social benefits associated with employment in the public sector, including comprehensive health and pension plans.
• Engagement in innovative projects that have a direct impact on scientific and industrial advancements.

Equal Opportunity The GWDG is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse work environment.

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage severely disabled persons to apply, as we actively promote equal opportunities. Our organization strives to create a workplace that respects and values diversity, ensuring fair treatment and equal access to career development opportunities for all employees.