🚀 Quantum Service Developer / Quantum Algorithm Engineer (m/f/d)

Your role

In this role, you will support our Quantum Development Team in shaping the future of quantum computing! You will work on engineering advanced quantum algorithms, integrating quantum solutions into API-driven software services on our platform, and exploring innovative encodings and industry use cases for commercially available quantum computers. You will collaborate closely with other quantum algorithm experts and software developers, playing a key role in productizing Kipu’s state-of-the-art quantum algorithms.

Your responsibilities

• Improving the engineering of quantum algorithms including exploring better encodings of problems, classical pre- and post-processing methods, improving efficiency of transpilation.
• Continuously improving the benchmarking process of quantum algorithms and quantum solvers.
• Designing API-based quantum solvers hosted on our product platform from the embedding of the problem to its implementation using Kipu’s state-of-the-art quantum algorithms on quantum hardware.
• Managing and optimizing the maintenance of deployed quantum solvers.
• Continuously improving the productization process.

Your profile

• Completed studies (M.Sc or Ph.D.) in Quantum Computing, Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related field or comparable qualifications.
• Expertise in quantum algorithms, quantum computing libraries, and Python development.
• Experience with software development including automation of CI-CD pipeline, deployment of dockerized applications, troubleshooting, and resolving performance bottlenecks.
• Understanding of quantum error correction and noise mitigation strategies would be an advantage.
• Experience with classical optimization techniques and their quantum counterparts as well as in machine learning would be a big plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, combined with the ability to work in and with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Experience with agile workflows and agile project methods like SCRUM.
• True startup mindset; hands-on, driven, resilient. As we are a young venture, we all must wear different hats and contribute to different aspects of the business.
• Excellent command of English is necessary.

Why join us?

• At Kipu Quantum, you have a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology by contributing to one of the most exciting startups in quantum computing. Your work will have a lasting impact as we tackle groundbreaking challenges and redefine what is possible in this cutting-edge field.
• We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, international culture where openness, transparency, and innovation thrive.
• Your growth matters to us. With ample opportunities for individual development, you can sharpen your skills, advance your career, and explore new horizons within a fast-paced and supportive environment.
• Enjoy the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life with our adaptable working hours and remote-friendly options.
• We also believe in making work life enjoyable, with regular team events, perks like contributions toward public transport or shopping vouchers, international remote work opportunities, 30 vacation days per year, and more.

Contact

Is this you? We hope so!
Are you confident that our mission can’t succeed without YOU on board? Don’t hesitate - submit your application today using our online form! Be sure to include your CV (in English or German), your salary expectations, and your earliest possible start date. Have questions or want to discuss the role in more detail? Reach out to Svenja Anderer, our Lead People & Culture at Kipu Quantum. We’d love to hear from you!