Software Engineer Algorithm tooling Quantum Inspire

Join us in shaping the future of quantum computing! We are a dynamic and inclusive team of innovators working at the forefront of quantum technology. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to collaborate on a cutting-edge project and contribute to groundbreaking advancements in the field.

In this role you will work on Quantum inspire project. This will give you the opportunity to work close to science.

Your daily responsibilities will be:

• Designing and implementing a coherent tooling system, consisting of several components, for processing quantum algorithms, tailored to meet user needs.
• Developing and testing tooling software, ensuring quality through unit and integration testing.
• Collaborating as an inventive software engineer and creative developer in a team with an agile/scrum development strategy.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD level in a relevant field.
• Extensive experience in C++ and Python-based software development (minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience).
• Experience in designing and developing production-grade software.
• Proficient understanding of quantum computing fundamentals, such as qubit state, quantum gates, circuit model, and quantum computer architecture.
• Knowledge of general concepts regarding the processing of programming languages, e.g., language parsers, ASTs, and compilers.
• Experience with programming environments on Unix/Linux, including MacOS.
• Experience with CI/CD, using GitLab. Knowledge of Docker and GitHub actions is an advantage.
• Personal Skills.
• Proven ability to thrive in collaborative environments, working effectively with both software engineers and researchers.
• Experience working in agile/scrum development settings.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates and are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity.

TU Delft

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

QuTech

At QuTech, we work on radically new technologies with world-changing potential. Our mission: to develop scalable prototypes of a quantum computer and a quantum internet by integrating world-class research and groundbreaking innovation. Through excellence, relevance, and leadership, we cultivate a vibrant quantum technology ecosystem. Together, we are creating the quantum future, because we believe that quantum technologies can be a game changer in many societal and economic sectors, including health, agriculture and safety.

Conditions of employment

• Duration of contract is 1 year Temporarily with a posibility for extension
• A job of 38 hours per week.
• A salary based on Scale 10 of the CAO for Dutch Universities with a salary between €3546 – €5538 gross per month based on a fulltime contract (38 hours), plus 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%.
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
• Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages.
• Flexible working week.
• Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget.
• Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.
• Partially paid parental leave
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program.

Will you need to relocate to the Netherlands for this job? TU Delft is committed to make your move as smooth as possible! The HR unit, Coming to Delft Service, offers information on their website to help you prepare your relocation. In addition, Coming to Delft Service organises events to help you settle in the Netherlands, and expand your (social) network in Delft. A Dual Career Programme is available, to support your accompanying partner with their job search in the Netherlands.

Application procedure

Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 21 September 2025 via the application button and upload the following documents:

• CV
• Motivational letter

Please note:

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• For the final candidates, a knowledge security check will be part of the application procedure. For more information on this check, please consult Chapter 8 of the National Knowledge Security Guidelines. We carry out this check on the basis of legitimate interest.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services