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

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's in it for you? Constant learning, skill growth, great benefits, and a team that wants you to grow and succeed.

What you'll do:

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 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.

The Role:

Your responsibilities will include

• Designing and implementing robust software solutions for optimization and quantum algorithms, integrating them into enterprise-grade systems.
• Collaborating with product owners, senior 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:

• 2+ years of professional software development experience in backend systems, algorithms, or cloud-native applications. Experience with mathematical optimization or quantum computing is a plus.
• Proficiency in C++ or another strongly typed language (e.g., Java, Rust). Willingness to learn C++ if not already an expert.
• 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.
• Willingness to work on cutting-edge optimization and quantum-ready solutions that impact global supply chain systems, while growing your skills in modern software engineering.
• Master’s or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics or related fields. Background in algorithms, optimization, or quantum computing is a plus.

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 team 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

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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.