{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"34cafe62cea7028d9fdd39f7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/34cafe62cea7028d9fdd39f7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/34cafe62cea7028d9fdd39f7","title":"Quantum Software Engineer - Python","description":"Your mission\r\nAt planqc, we are developing scalable quantum computers based on neutral atoms — one of the most promising architectures for realizing practical quantum advantage. Turning this technology into usable systems requires a powerful software stack that bridges algorithm research, simulation, and hardware execution .\r\nAs a Quantum Software Engineer – Python , you will play a key role in translating advanced quantum algorithm research into high-quality, production-ready scientific software . Your work will focus on building and improving core components such as tensor network libraries , enabling efficient simulation, optimization, and integration across our quantum computing platform.\r\nBy combining modern software engineering practices with performance-oriented numerical computing, you will help ensure that innovative research ideas become reliable tools used throughout our quantum systems.\r\nThis role sits at the intersection of scientific computing, software engineering, and quantum technology , making it ideal for engineers who enjoy working on technically challenging problems with real impact.\r\nYour responsibilities\r\nDesign, implement, test, and maintain Python-based software for quantum and quantum-inspired applications.\r\nTransform research prototypes into production-quality software , ensuring high standards of structure, readability, reliability, and maintainability.\r\nDevelop and continuously improve tensor network libraries used for simulation and optimization tasks.\r\nOptimize numerical workloads and computational kernels to achieve high performance and scalability .\r\nWork closely with algorithm researchers and software engineers to translate scientific requirements into robust software components.\r\nContribute to the integration of algorithm software into planqc's broader quantum computing software stack .\r\nApply modern software engineering practices including version control, automated testing, benchmarking, and documentation .\r\nParticipate in code reviews and collaborative development processes to maintain high engineering standards.\r\nWhat you bring\r\n3+ years of experience in professional software development.\r\nMSc in Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Engineering , or a related field (or equivalent practical experience).\r\nStrong programming skills in Python and experience developing structured, maintainable software.\r\nExperience working with numerical workloads such as matrix operations, tensor operations, or scientific computing kernels.\r\nFamiliarity with performance analysis and profiling tools .\r\nExperience with version control, CI/CD workflows, automated testing, and benchmarking .\r\nStrong communication skills and the ability to collaborate across research and engineering teams.\r\nFluent in English .\r\nNice to have\r\nExperience with GPU programming (CUDA) and GPU-accelerated software development.\r\nFamiliarity with cuBLAS, CUTLASS , or other optimized linear algebra libraries.\r\nExperience with HPC systems, parallel computing, or MPI .\r\nExperience with tensor network methods .\r\nExperience working in agile development environments .\r\nContributions to open-source scientificsoftware .\r\nBasic familiarity with quantum computing or quantum physics .\r\nWhat characterizes you\r\nYou think in systems and architectures , not just individual features.\r\nYou take ownership of software quality and enjoy transforming experimental code into reliable engineering solutions.\r\nYou balance pragmatism with technical excellence , knowing when to iterate quickly and when to invest in long-term maintainability.\r\nYou enjoy collaborating across disciplines and translating scientific ideas into robust software .\r\nYou value clear processes, testing, and documentation as part of sustainable software development.\r\nWhy join planqc\r\nAt planqc, we are building scalable quantum computers based on neutral atoms, one of the most promising approaches to realizing practical quantum advantage. 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