Universalquantum

UX/SDK Software Engineer (f/m/d)

Hamburg, Germany full-time Mid Salary not listed
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About the role

At Universal Quantum we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries including healthcare, materials and aerospace. 
We are looking to hire a UX/SDK Software Engineer (f/m/d) to design, develop and maintain software components and user interfaces for our algorithm development tools. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you so get in touch!  
What You’ll Accomplish:  
Join our talented and enthusiastic team of scientists and engineers in designing our next generation of development environment 
Take ownership of key components in our algorithm development pipeline, and work closely with the quantum algorithm team to streamline and optimise their workflows 
Write reliable, well-documented, and high-quality software 
Build intuitive and user-friendly software tools and libraries to be used by internal and external developer teams 
Support testing, validation and deployment of various models and simulations to UQ’s HPC and/or cloud servers 
Develop a deep understanding of the trade-offs associated with design choices across UQ’s quantum algorithms, compilation stack and hardware processes 
Requirements
The 3 Most Critical Attributes We'll Use to Compare Candidates 
Solid programming experience in languages such as C/C++, Rust, Python across the software stack and targeting multiple platforms 
Experience in designing, developing, debugging, testing, maintaining, and profiling commercial-quality software 
Collaborative team player with good communication skills 
 
Must-have Skills 
5+ years of experience in delivering commercial-quality software from hardware to end-user interfaces 
Experience with custom SDKs and developer tooling 
Polyglot with extensive experience in Python and at least one of C/C++, or Rust 
Writing readable, dependable, efficient, and well-documented code 
Pragmatic approach to decision making and design choices 
Previous experience in start-ups or fast-paced dynamic work environments 
 
Nice-to-have Skills 
Experience with quantum computing, Qiskit, OpenQASM 
Experience with HPC, acceleration, and parallelization 
Experience of working with cloud platforms such as Azure/GCP/AWS 
Experience with web services or UI frameworks
Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in computer science, electronic engineering, or a related discipline 

Please feel encouraged to apply even if you don't match all the requirements of our job description. We would love to receive your application even if you think you're only a partial match
Benefits

Competitive salary, equity options, flexible paid holiday allowance, direct insurance pension with 50% employer contributions, group life insurance, job ticket/Deutschlandticket, supplemental health insurance, hybrid and flexible working, personal development budget and a relocation allowance.

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion At Universal Quantum, we’re passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we hold ourselves accountable through continuous improvement, transparency, and the way we design our hiring and working practices. We welcome team members from all backgrounds and actively work to ensure everyone can flourish.
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I am interested in the UX/SDK Software Engineer (f/m/d) role because I can bring practical experience in Python, Sales and Writing, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Universalquantum needs from this hire.

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