Research Software Engineer / Quantum Software Engineer for the JUNIQ cloud platform

Offer DescriptionArea of research:
Scientific / postdoctoral postsYour Job:
Within the research group Quantum Information Processing, we are looking for a Research Software Engineer / Quantum Software Engineer willing to help extend the JUNIQ cloud platform to provide researchers access to QCs developed and/or acquired in national or European research projects.
As a member of the research group Quantum Information Processing, you will closely interact with computational physicists modeling and emulating QCs on HPC systems, developing quantum algorithms and use cases, benchmarking QCs, and addressing the technical challenges in hybrid quantum-classical computing.Your tasks in detail:
Advancing JUNIQ's user platform by integrating QCs into the Modular Supercomputer of JSC, with a focus on the automated management and authentication of users for cloud access to new quantum computing devices added to the JUNIQ platformCollaborating with project partners from academia and industryPresenting outcomes to project stakeholders and the research community at meetings and conferencesContributing to the preparation of project reportsYour Profile:
A university degree (PhD or Master) in Computer Science, Research Software Engineering, (Quantum) Cloud Engineering, or related fieldsStrong programming and modern software engineering skills in Python.
Knowledge of C/C++ and/or Fortran is an advantageFluent handling of UNIX/LINUX and scripting languages (Bash)Experience with standards and tools typically used for user management and authentication, such as LDAP, REST, OAuth, Django, or Openstack is highly desirableExperience and interest in HPC and quantum computing is an advantageSelf-motivated personality, with the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and environment on challenging problemsExcellent command of written and spoken English, command of German is helpfulOur Offer:
A highly motivated team as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment at one of Europe's largest research centersA world-leading HPC and QC infrastructureOpportunity to take part in enabling practical quantum computingExtensive occupational health management and a variety of sports activities (e.g.
beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes, and more)Flexible working hours in a full-time position (39 hours/week) with the option of slightly reduced working hoursFlexible work arrangements, e.g.
working from home30 days of annual leave and provision for days off between public holidays and weekends (e.g.
between Christmas and New Year)
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