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

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What you'll do

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 (LOBs).

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 (e.g., in Material Science, Chemistry, or Finance), 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.

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.

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Requisition ID: 437331 | Work Area: Software-Research | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid