Software Engineer (API, SQL)

The Gesellschaft für wissenschaftliche Datenverarbeitung mbH Göttingen (GWDG) is a leading university computing center serving the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen and acting as a prominent IT competence hub for the Max Planck Society. With over 40 years of experience, GWDG specializes in providing high-performance computing systems, supporting a broad spectrum of scientific disciplines including digital humanities, life sciences, earth system sciences, and engineering. As a member of the National High-Performance Computing (NHR) network since 2020, GWDG has expanded its capabilities to include national AI services and operates HPC resources for notable organizations such as the German Aerospace Center (DLR). The organization actively participates in international research projects and offers advanced quantum computing resources through initiatives like the QUICS project. GWDG’s mission is to facilitate cutting-edge research and innovation by providing robust computing infrastructure, technical support, and collaborative opportunities across academia and industry.

About The Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Quantum Software Engineer (m/f/d) to join our interdisciplinary HPC and quantum computing team at GWDG. This full-time position (39 hours per week) is funded through the GWDG QC project, with a contract valid until October 2029. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and expanding GWDG’s quantum computing ecosystem, focusing on anomaly detection for industrial applications. Your primary responsibility will be to implement a containerized FullStaQD instance, serving as a reference platform for various project landscapes. This role demands expertise in software architecture, security standards, and integration of heterogeneous APIs, with a particular emphasis on HPC scheduler systems like SLURM. You will collaborate closely with research and industry partners to build scalable, secure, and efficient quantum computing solutions, contributing to the advancement of quantum anomaly detection tools. The position offers a stimulating environment at the intersection of applied computer science, High-Performance Computing, Quantum Computing, and AI, providing ample opportunities for research and professional growth.

Qualifications

• PhD and/or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, or a related field
• Proven industry or research experience in software development
• Demonstrable coding skills in complex software systems (without AI assistance)
• Experience in software architecture and quality management, especially for containerized systems
• Knowledge of handling heterogeneous APIs and integrating HPC scheduler systems such as SLURM
• Understanding of quantum computing job characteristics and resource requirements
• Familiarity with compiler/transpiler pipelines
• Knowledge of encryption, data protection standards, and GDPR/DSGVO compliance
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

• Implement a modular, scalable infrastructure for quantum computing applications
• Develop and manage containerized FullStaQD instances as reference implementations
• Establish CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks to ensure software quality
• Handle heterogeneous APIs and integrate HPC scheduler systems such as SLURM into the platform
• Ensure adherence to data protection and security standards, including GDPR compliance
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize quantum anomaly detection workflows
• Contribute to the development of secure, efficient, and user-friendly quantum computing tools for industry applications
• Participate in research activities and knowledge sharing within the scientific computing community

• Flexible working hours and opportunities for partial mobile working
• Modern and diverse work environment at the intersection of academia and industry
• Engagement in innovative projects with international scope
• Professional development and continuous skill enhancement
• Social benefits aligned with the public sector standards
• Collaborative and stimulating research environment with access to cutting-edge technologies

The GWDG is committed to promoting gender equity and diversity in the workplace. We warmly welcome applications from all backgrounds and actively encourage applications from severely disabled persons. Applications from severely disabled candidates are particularly encouraged. Our organization strives to create an inclusive environment that values and supports the diversity of our employees. If you have any questions regarding the position or your application, please contact Dr. Jan Cillié Louw via email at [email protected].