Senior Developer (m/f/d) - Optimization & Quantum Algorithms

Overview

Senior Developer (m/f/d) - Optimization & Quantum Algorithms at SAP. SAP is launching a bold, long-term initiative to explore the transformative potential of Quantum Technologies in enterprise software. Anchored within the Office of the CTO and led by a dedicated Head of Quantum, we are building a world-class team of experts across physics, algorithms, engineering, and enterprise domains. This effort aims to develop quantum-enabled applications, foster collaboration across business units, and grow an ecosystem of partners, start-ups, and research institutions.

As a Senior Developer with the SCM Optimization & Quantum team, you will play a key role within the SCM Optimization organization, contributing to evolve the algorithms of the SCM Optimization & Data Science technology to become truly “quantum-native”. Your responsibilities will include:

The Role

• Designing and developing high-quality, scalable, and maintainable Quantum and classical Optimization Algorithms that fit into the SAP Optimization architectural framework
• Collaborating closely with product owners, architects, developers, external researchers, and QA engineers to deliver end-to-end features across the different Optimization engines and domains
• Ensuring software quality through state-of-the-art testing methodologies and code reviews
• Supporting cloud deployment models, contributing to extensibility concepts (in-app and side-by-side) and lifecycle management
• Mentoring junior developers, providing technical guidance and fostering knowledge-sharing within the team
• Driving innovation by identifying new areas of development, engaging actively with the wider industrial and academic ecosystem around Operations Research and Quantum Computing
• Taking ownership of deliverables, from technical design to post-release support, ensuring high customer satisfaction and minimal business disruption
• Continuously learning and adapting to evolving SAP technologies, tools, and best practices to ensure future-proof solutions

What You Bring

• 5+ years of professional software development experience, with a strong focus on Operations Research and Quantum Optimization
• Intimate knowledge of Quantum Programming Languages and NISQ resp. FTQC algorithms
• Expertise in Quantum Error Correction is preferred
• Expertise in modern C++ development
• Strong analytical and debugging skills, with the ability to understand complex business processes and translate them into clean, efficient code
• Commitment to software quality, including unit testing, code reviews, and adherence to clean code principles and SAP development guidelines
• Experience with development workflows and modern ALM tools
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across global, cross-functional teams
• A proactive, ownership-driven mindset, with the initiative to continuously improve products, processes, and skills
• Highly professional and structured working style
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment that crosses organizational boundaries while managing complex, global stakeholder networks
• Ph.D or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics with specialization in Operations Research or Quantum Computing

Meet Your Team

The SCM Optimization & Data Science area’s mission is to future proof our customers’ excellence in Supply Planning and beyond. As one of the most experienced and well-renowned teams in Operations Research, we strive to bring superior value to our customers every day. We accelerate innovation for SCM by breakthrough research and collaboration with industry leaders. If you strive to work with the best, this is your future team.

We Offer

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. As a cloud company with hundreds of millions of users and a global workforce, SAP is purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. We support inclusion, health and wellbeing, flexible working models, and opportunities for personal growth. SAP is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and provides accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, contact

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