Dein nächster Karriereschritt als Quantum Algorithm Developer (m/f/d) bei Q ANT GmbH in Stuttgart

• Derive new algorithms and adapt/ improve the existing ones for our photonic quantum computing
• Develop quantum error mitigation and correction schemes for photonic quantum algorithms
• Simulate the quantum algorithms with respect to different parameter constraints to derive hardware requirements of our platform (e.g. size, accuracy, noise, scalability)
• Optimize quantum algorithms with respect to the advantages, external conditions, and noise channels in our photonic quantum computing
• Gain an in-depth understanding of the relevant underlying working principles of our photonic approach to exploit its advantages for the development of novel photonic quantum computing algorithms
• Stay curious and keep up to date with the exciting current scientific and technological advancements

• Master or PhD degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related relevant field
• Knowledge of quantum computing, quantum physics, quantum optics and/ or non-linear optics
• Knowledge of quantum algorithms for NISQ quantum accelerators (e.g. VQE, QAOA, QML, quantum sampling) as well as for universal quantum computing (gated-based, cluster-state, measurement-based, CV)
• Hands-on experience in working on algorithm development or in the area photonic quantum computing is a strong plus
• Programming skills in Python and/or other high-level programming languages as well as experience with quantum programming languages and SDKs
• Responsible, creative, and team-oriented way of working in a dynamic start-up environment
• Good language skills in German and English

• In our team-oriented working atmosphere, you have flexible options for working hours and can thus combine your job and free time in the best possible way.
• The interdisciplinary team supports you in your professional and personal further education.
• Insight into the development of high-tech products.

Who we are and what we do

Q.ANT is a high-tech startup driving and industrialising photonic quantum technology, pushing the borders to new fields of application and processes. The company was founded in 2018 and is part of the TRUMPF Group. Q.ANT develops quantum sensors and photonic chips and processors for quantum computing based on its Quantum Photonic Framework. Focusing on its four product lines of Photonic Computing, Particle Metrology, Atomic Gyroscopes and Magnetic Sensing, the company engages with a broad array of industries and applications ranging all the way from medical technology and autonomous vehicles to aerospace, machinery, and the process industry. Q.ANT employs more than 90 people at its site in Stuttgart/Southern Germany.