Computational Physicist / Scientific Software Engineer – Deep Digital Twin Development (f/m/d)

<p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color:#121317">eleQtron</span></strong><span style="color:#121317"> develops full-stack quantum computers based on trapped-ion technology. Our approach combines laser-cooled ions, microwave and RF control, engineered magnetic field gradients, and advanced theoretical modelling to build scalable quantum processors. As our systems continue to grow in complexity and performance, predictive simulation tools are becoming a critical component for hardware development, calibration, optimisation, and fault-tolerant quantum computing.&nbsp;<br></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color:#000000">To strengthen our simulation and software efforts, we are looking for a Computational Physicist / Scientific Software Engineer who contributes to the Deep Digital Twin Development (f/m/d).</span></strong><span style="color:#000000">&nbsp;</span></p><p class="Paragraph SCXW263298995 BCX8"><strong><span style="color:#121317">Role Overview:</span></strong></p><p class="Paragraph SCXW263298995 BCX8"><span style="color:#121317">In this role, you will contribute to the development of a next-generation Deep Digital Twin software for trapped-ion quantum computers. You will work at the intersection of quantum technologies, numerical simulation, scientific computing, and software engineering, developing predictive models that connect microscopic physical processes to system-level performance metrics.<br></span></p><p class="Paragraph SCXW263298995 BCX8"><span style="color:#121317">A key component of the position is transforming and extending existing research-grade simulation tools into a robust, scalable, and maintainable software framework. These tools will support hardware design, control optimization, system characterization, performance benchmarking, and the development of fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures.<br></span></p><p class="Paragraph SCXW263298995 BCX8"><span style="color:#121317">The Deep Digital Twin is envisioned as a multi-scale simulation framework spanning several layers of abstraction, from ion trapping, control fields, and noise processes, through quantum state preparation and laser cooling to gate dynamics and reasout, ultimately interfacing with circuit-level simulators and quantum error correction workflows.</span></p><p class="Paragraph SCXW263298995 BCX8"><span style="color:#121317">You will collaborate closely with theorists, experimental physicists, software developers, and engineers to ensure consistency between physical models, numerical simulations, and experimental observations.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color:#121317">Responsibilities:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW36933337 BCX8"><span style="color:#121317">Structure, develop and maintain a Deep Digital Twin framework for trapped-ion quantum computers, setting code and documentation standards</span></p></li><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW36933337 BCX8"><span style="color:#121317">Refactor research code into robust, reusable software libraries, improving computational performance through profiling, optimization, and parallelisation</span></p></li><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW36933337 BCX8"><span style="color:#121317">Contribute to software validation, benchmarking, and comparison with experimental data</span></p></li><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW36933337 BCX8"><span style="color:#121317">Actively contribute to Deep Digital Twin extensions, translating physical models of trapped-ion hardware into scalable simulation tools</span></p></li><li><p class="Paragraph SCXW36933337 BCX8"><span style="color:#121317">Connect Deep Digital Twin simulations to higher-level circuit simulators and quantum error correction workflows</span></p></li></ul> <br> <p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color:#121317">Required skills:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color:#121317">PhD or equivalent industrial experience in Physics, Scientific Computing, Computer Science, or a related field</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Solid understanding of quantum mechanics; background in quantum optics, atomic physics, or quantum technologies is advantageous.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Excellent Python programming skills and experience with scientific computing libraries (NumPy, SciPy)</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Experience developing and maintaining scientific software projects</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Expertise in refactoring research code into modular, maintainable software packages</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Strong understanding of numerical methods, including linear algebra, differential equations, and optimization</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Familiarity with software engineering best practices, including version control, testing, documentation, and code reviews</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Familiarity with tools such as Numba, Cython, JAX, OpenMP, or similar performance optimization technologies.</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Ability to work in an international and diverse team at the interface of theory, software, and hardware.&nbsp;</span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color:#121317"><br>We Value</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Experience with trapped-ion quantum computing systems</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Knowledge of open quantum systems and their simulation</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Hands-on experience with QuTiP or similar quantum simulation frameworks</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Experience working in high-performance computing (HPC) environments</span></p></li><li><p><span style="color:#121317">Scientific software development experience in quantum technologies, AMO physics, or a related field</span></p></li></ul><p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><strong><br><span style="color:#121317">What you can expect from eleQtron:</span></strong></p><ul><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Competitive salary:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">&nbsp;We value our team members and therefore provide remunerations that reflect this, additionally rewarding achievements</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Flexible working hours:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">&nbsp;We offer personal freedom through a variety of flexible work schedules</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Team spirit:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">&nbsp;In our international and diverse team, and with our regular team events, having fun at work is simply part of our culture</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Further development:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">&nbsp;We want to grow together and so we offer our team members’ needs-based, individualized further training as well as plenty of room for personal development</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Wellness Package:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">&nbsp;We offer health-promoting benefits such as fitness programs like UrbanSportsClub to support your well-being</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Moving Benefits:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">&nbsp;A warm welcome! We are happy to support employees who move for us with a bonus</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">At the forefront:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">&nbsp;Work at the forefront of technology, where academic research meets commercial applications</span></p></li><li><p><strong><span style="color:#121317">Modern workplace:</span></strong><span style="color:#121317">&nbsp;We have a&nbsp;high-quality infrastructure with laboratory space, offices, and meeting rooms</span></p></li></ul><p>Find more <a href="https://www.arbeitnow.com/english-speaking-jobs">English Speaking Jobs in Germany</a> on Arbeitnow</a>