Senior Technology Researcher/Developer, Quantum Simulation (f/m/d)

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Summary

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 high-caliber, world-class team of experts to create a center of expertise for Quantum Computing. This team drives SAP’s strategy, orchestrates development efforts across the company, and manages the internal and external stakeholder landscape. As a Senior Technology Researcher/Developer Simulation, you will be a pivotal member of this central team. You will be responsible for planning and coordinating SAP-wide efforts to leverage Quantum Computing for complex simulation problems, particularly in areas like Financial Planning and other Lines of Business.

The Role

• Plan, coordinate, and drive SAP's strategic efforts in leveraging Quantum Computing for simulation problems, identifying high-impact use cases in collaboration with various LOBs.
• Act as the primary technical and strategic liaison between the Office of the CTO and SAP's LOB application development units, ensuring alignment and fostering collaboration.
• Engage with Chief Architects across application development LOBs to discuss, define, and validate the potential impact and business benefits of Quantum Simulation.
• Translate cutting-edge research in Quantum Simulation into tangible application demands, guiding and educating LOB experts on architectural best practices and implementation strategies.
• Contribute directly to SAP’s overall technology and cloud architecture strategy for Quantum Computing as an active member of the Office of the CTO.
• Drive the creation of prototypes and proof-of-concepts for high-impact simulation problems, demonstrating the path from research to enterprise-ready solutions.
• Assume end-to-end ownership for strategic quantum simulation initiatives, from conceptualization and stakeholder alignment to guiding development and measuring success.
• Represent SAP's quantum efforts at key internal and external events, maintaining a deep understanding of the evolving quantum ecosystem, including hardware, software, and research trends.

What you bring

• 5+ years of professional experience in a technology research or advanced development role, ideally with a proven track record in developing complex, scalable enterprise software applications.
• Deep expertise in Quantum Computing, with a distinct and mandatory focus on Quantum Simulation algorithms and their application, a focus on the applicability of NISQ algorithms towards Material Science Problems is highly beneficial.
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills, with the ability to discuss complex technical concepts with senior executives and chief architects and translate them into business value.
• Exceptional ability to translate abstract scientific research into concrete enterprise application requirements and architectural blueprints.
• Proven ability to manage complex topics both operationally and strategically across a large, global network of stakeholders.
• Profound knowledge of SAP’s enterprise application portfolio is highly beneficial.
• Experience in Quality Management or Development Support is a strong plus.
• Ph.D. or Master’s degree in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related field, with a strong specialization in Quantum Simulation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in English. Native in German.

Meet your team

You will be part of a newly formed, high-caliber team within the Office of the CTO, reporting directly to SAP's Head of Quantum. Our mission is to build a world-class center of expertise for Quantum Computing. We drive SAP’s strategy and technology architecture, orchestrate quantum development efforts across all of SAP, and manage a rich ecosystem of external partners. If you want to shape the future of enterprise software at a strategic level, this is your team.