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

SAP SE; Garching bei München; Vor Ort; EUR 75.000 - 95.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading global enterprise software company is seeking a Senior Developer specializing in C++ and quantum algorithms. The role involves designing robust software solutions for optimization, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring high software quality. Candidates should possess over 5 years of development experience and a Master's degree in Computer Science or related fields. Join a team committed to innovation and excellence in supply chain systems. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Leistungen

Flexible working models

Health and wellness programs

Personal development opportunities

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong focus on mathematical optimization and quantum algorithms.
• Expertise in modern C++ development.

Aufgaben

• Design and implement software solutions for optimization and quantum algorithms.
• Collaborate with teams to translate requirements into features.
• Ensure software quality through testing methodologies.

Kenntnisse

Mathematical optimization

Quantum algorithms

Modern C++ development

Cloud platforms

Containerization tools

Analytical skills

Collaboration skills

Proactive mindset

Ausbildung

Master’s in Computer Science

Software Engineering

Mathematics

Physics or related fields

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

AWS

Azure

GCP

GitHub Actions

Jenkins

Azure DevOps

Jobbeschreibung

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

We help the world run better
At SAP, we keep it simple: you bring your best to us, and we'll bring out the best in you. We're builders touching over 20 industries and 80% of global commerce, and we need your unique talents to help shape what's next. The work is challenging – but it matters. You'll find a place where you can be yourself, prioritize your wellbeing, and truly belong. What you’ll do:

What you’ll do:

Summary: The Optimization & Quantum team is developing the optimization engines that power SAP’s product portfolio. We are a team of experts, specialized in mathematical optimization, modern C++ software development and quantum algorithms. Our intelligent optimization engines help customers worldwide design resilient, efficient supply chains and solve complex business challenges.

SAP is launching a bold, long-term initiative to explore the transformative potential of Quantum Technologies in enterprise software. As the central hub for this initiative, we aim to lead the way in becoming truly “quantum-native.”

As a Senior Developer in the Optimization & Quantum team, you will play a key role in delivering performant, cloud-native optimization engines and evolving them towards quantum-native solutions.

Responsibilities

• Designing and implementing robust software solutions for optimization and quantum algorithms, integrating them into enterprise-grade systems.
• Collaborating with product owners, developers, and quality engineers to translate business requirements into high-quality end-to-end features across the different optimization engines and domains.
• Ensuring software quality through state-of-the-art testing methodologies and code reviews, contributing to quality assurance and system performance.
• 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.
• Facilitating innovation by exploring new areas of development, participating in 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 mathematical optimization, quantum algorithms, or cloud-native software development.
• Expertise in modern C++ development.
• Experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP) and containerization tools (Docker, Kubernetes).
• Good analytical and debugging skills, with the willingness 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 enterprise development guidelines.
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated build and deployment processes, and modern DevOps tools (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, Azure DevOps).
• Good collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to work across global, cross-functional teams.
• A proactive mindset, with the initiative to continuously improve products, processes, and skills.
• Professional and structured working style.
• Interest to work on cutting-edge optimization and quantum-ready solutions that impact global supply chain systems.
• Master’s in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related fields.

Meet your team:

The Quantum, Optimization & AI 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 thrive to bring superior value to our customers every day. Serving the world’s most demanding and largest customers, excellence is at the heart of our DNA. We accelerate innovation by breakthrough research and collaborations with industry-leaders. If you strive to work with the best, this is your future team.

Bring out your best

SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.

We win with inclusion

SAP’s culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone – regardless of background – feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better world.

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