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We are looking for enrolled students to support our team for up to hours per week for a minimum of 6 to a maximum of months in the following tasks:
1. As a working student Research & Development Engineer (Quantum-inspired Optimization) you will be part of our innovative CTO team that is prototyping Quantum(-inspired) Computing offerings and develops pioneering quantum-inspired optimization use cases for our clients
2. Together with application-specialists you will analyze and realize potential applications for quantum-inspired optimization in sectors like automotive, public, health and public transport, focusing on the short- or mid-term usability of these advanced optimization methods
3. You will contribute to implementation projects with a strong focus on Python development, assist in co-innovation workshops, and help establish standardized optimization services with and for our customers
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4. You are pursuing a university degree in Applied Mathematics, Computer science, Physics or comparable fields
5. Proven Python development skills and experience with relevant libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, Matplotlib, and ideally optimization solvers)
6. Basic experience and strong interest in combinatorial optimization, ideally with some experience in quantum-inspired optimization algorithms (e.g., simulated annealing, QUBO models)
7. Basic expertise and strong interest in quantum computing
8. Basic experience in mathematical methods for optimization, such as linear programming, integer programming, graph theory, and heuristics, is a strong advantage
9. First experience in translating industry challenges into underlying, general mathematical models, particularly Quadratic Unconstrained Binary Optimization (QUBO) models, is a strong advantage
10. Enthusiasm for advanced optimization technologies and a high motivation to explore new algorithmic approaches
11. Competencies in using basic software engineering principles and tools
12. Fluency in written and spoken English; good German language skills are a plus
13. Strong analytical skills and a strong sense of personal responsibility
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