Fraunhofer-Institut für Arbeitswirtschaft und Organisation IAO | Germany | 74xxx Heilbronn | Temporary contract | Part time - flexible / Full time / Home office | Published since: 08.05.2026 on stepstone.de
(Senior) Quantum Software Developer – flaQship (m/f/d)
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft is one of the world's leading organizations for application-oriented research. 75 institutes develop pioneering technologies for economy and society – more oriented: 32 000 people from technology, science, administration and IT. They know: Anyone who comes to Fraunhofer wants to and can make a difference. For themselves, for us and for the markets of today and tomorrow. The »Digital Business« research group at the Fraunhofer Institute for Industrial Engineering IAO works on national and international research, development, and consulting projects to harness the potential of quantum computers for industry and societal use. The Fraunhofer Lab for Quantum Computing Stuttgart-Heilbronn (flaQship) unites the expertise of the Fraunhofer Institute IAO and the Fraunhofer Institute IPA under a shared vision. We bring together researchers from physics, mathematics, computer science, communications, economics, and political science, as well as leading professors, to drive excellence in research, agile strategies, and cross-functional collaboration — thus shaping the future of quantum computing. We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated (Senior) Quantum Software Developer to join our Quantum Service Engineering research area. This role focuses on the design, development, optimization, and productization of software solutions that interface with quantum hardware, simulators, and hybrid quantum-classical systems. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in software engineering, a solid understanding of data structures and principles, as well as a keen interest in quantum computing, agentic AI workflows, and emerging technologies (HPC / AI). At the rapid growth innovation and AI hub in Heilbronn, you will work closely with quantum physicists, researchers, and engineers. Together, you will translate concepts into robust, scalable, and maintainable software systems and disseminate research results through accessible software tools. .
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Your tasks • Your profile • What we offer
Core Software Development Lead the design, development, testing, and maintenance of the flaQship toolkit Integrate the flaQship toolkit via identical APIs into the national quantum computing full stack and enable workflow-integration with established toolkits and framework (e.g. MQT or Eclipse Qrisp) Coordinate software releases and ensure research outputs are packaged into well-documented, reusable tools
Research Translation & Dissemination Collaborate with researchers and domain experts to translate requirements into technical implementations Professionalize and optimize algorithms and software packages with respect to performance, scalability, and reliability Write clear, maintainable documentation and contribute to technical design reviews
Agentic Workflows & Automation Evaluate, implement, and advance AI-assisted development workflows using generative and agentic tools Establish best practices for integrating LLM-based agents into research software pipeline Identify opportunities to automate repetitive development and documentation tasks
Master's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a comparable field (a PhD or practical long-term experience is welcome) Domain expertise in machine learning, scientific computing, or quantum computing, a strong background in software engineering, and a passion to work at the intersection of applied research and emerging technologies Proficient in one (or more) programming languages such as Python, C++, Java, or Rust, a good understanding of data structures, software design principles, and version control systems (e.g., Git), and the ability to work in Linux/Unix environments Experience with agentic AI tools, LLM-assisted development, and workflow automation Ideally, experience with, or a strong interest in, quantum computing frameworks (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq, PennyLane, or Q#), high-performance computing; parallel programming; GPU acceleration; or cloud and container technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) An interest in complex problems; leadership experience in technical initiatives; and the ability to work balancing in interdisciplinary teams and confidently in English (additional German skills are exception but not required) Willingness to maintain a regular on-site presence in Heilbronn in line with project and collaboration needs
You will work in an interdisciplinary, international research environment with direct access to leading experts, state-of-the-art infrastructure, and strong industry partnerships. You will contribute to one of Germany's applied quantum computing initiatives, working closely with national and international partners at the forefront of the field. Team-oriented work and an excellent working atmosphere will support your day-to-day work. Your modern workplace wants be at one of Germany's most dynamic and fast-growing innovation and AI hubs in Heilbronn. You will receive a fair and transparent remuneration system with individual, performance-related components and profit sharing. We will provide you with a comprehensive range of training and qualification opportunities. Flexible working hours and the option of mobile working will help support your healthy work-life balance. .
Location
 | Fraunhofer-Institut für Arbeitswirtschaft und Organisation IAO | |
| Heilbronn | ||
| Germany |
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