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 functions as a key IT competence center for the Max Planck Society. With over 40 years of experience, GWDG has established itself as a leading provider of high-performance computing infrastructure, supporting a broad spectrum of scientific research and digital innovation. In recognition of its excellence, GWDG became one of the eight national high-performance computing centers within the German NHR network in 2020. The organization operates advanced HPC systems and is actively involved in national and international research initiatives, including the national AI service center KISSKI and the EU AI Factory HammerHAI. Additionally, GWDG collaborates with the German Aerospace Center (DLR) by providing HPC resources and supports researchers across disciplines such as digital humanities, life sciences, earth system science, and engineering. Its commitment to advancing scientific computing and data security makes it a pivotal player in fostering innovation and knowledge dissemination in Germany and beyond.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Quantum Software Engineer (m/f/d) to join our interdisciplinary HPC team within the "Computing" working group at GWDG. This full-time position (39 hours per week) is funded through the GWDG QC project, which runs until October 2029. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in developing and expanding GWDG's quantum computing ecosystem, with a particular focus on anomaly detection applications for industry. The core responsibility involves implementing a containerized FullStaQD instance as a reference platform, facilitating scalable, secure, and efficient quantum computing solutions for our clients. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work at the intersection of quantum computing, high-performance computing, artificial intelligence, and software engineering, contributing to cutting-edge research and practical industry solutions. The candidate will collaborate with academic researchers, industry partners, and internal teams to deliver innovative tools and platforms that leverage quantum technologies for real-world applications.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess a PhD and/or Master's degree in Computer Science, Physics, or a related field, complemented by demonstrable experience in both research and industry environments. Proven expertise in coding—without reliance on AI assistance—is essential, encompassing scope, functions, variables, classes, and array methods. Candidates should have a solid background in software architecture, especially for containerized systems, along with experience in establishing CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks. Familiarity with handling heterogeneous APIs and integrating HPC scheduler systems such as SLURM is required. Knowledge of quantum computing job characteristics, resource management, and familiarity with compiler or transpiler pipelines is highly desirable. Additionally, understanding encryption standards and data protection regulations (such as DSGVO/GDPR) is necessary. Excellent teamwork, communication skills, and fluency in English—both spoken and written—are also essential to succeed in this role.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a modular, scalable infrastructure for quantum anomaly detection platforms, ensuring robustness and flexibility across diverse use cases.
• Develop and maintain containerized applications, with a focus on creating a FullStaQD instance serving as a reference implementation for the project landscape.
• Establish and optimize CI/CD pipelines, integrating automated testing frameworks to ensure high-quality software delivery.
• Handle heterogeneous APIs, enabling seamless integration of various third-party services and tools into the platform architecture.
• Integrate HPC scheduler systems such as SLURM to manage computational resources efficiently and reliably.
• Ensure compliance with data protection and security standards, including DSGVO/GDPR-encrypted data handling, safeguarding sensitive information at all times.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary teams to translate research requirements into practical software solutions and contribute to ongoing innovation efforts.
• Participate in code reviews, documentation, and knowledge sharing to promote best practices within the team.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours with options for partial mobile working, supporting work-life balance and personal productivity.
• Opportunity to work in a modern, diverse environment that bridges academia and industry, fostering continuous learning and professional growth.
• Engagement in meaningful projects at a leading national IT competence center, contributing to scientific and technological advancements.
• Access to professional development programs and skill enhancement opportunities.
• Competitive social benefits aligned with the public sector, including pension schemes, health benefits, and holiday entitlements.
• Participation in an innovative research community at the forefront of quantum computing, HPC, and AI developments.

Equal Opportunity

The GWDG is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of gender, ethnicity, disability, or other characteristics. We actively seek to increase the representation of severely disabled persons and welcome their applications. Our organization strives to create a welcoming environment where all employees can thrive and contribute to our mission of advancing scientific computing and data security. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and excellence, and we are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for all applicants and employees.