Research Software Engineering Intern (f/m/d)

Overview

QuantumDiamonds is offering a full-time internship for a Research Software Engineering Intern in Pre-Development at the Munich headquarters. The intern will work on unifying measurement software into a single shared Python framework that engineers can extend, following a target architecture defined by an assigned mentor. Responsibilities include migrating existing measurement protocols, maintaining the CI/CD pipeline on GitHub Actions, conducting first-pass pull request reviews, validating migrated protocols on Quantum Diamond Microscope systems, and documenting the framework for the team. This position lasts for 6 months and begins as soon as possible during or after studies.

Who can apply

Candidates must be enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in computer science, software engineering, computational engineering, physics, or electrical engineering with a strong software focus. Applicants need to be available full-time for a duration of six months and must be fluent in English. The role is based on-site in Munich.

What you get

The internship provides mentorship from an experienced colleague, a company-sponsored Wellpass membership for access to gyms and wellness offers across Germany, 24 vacation days plus public holidays, and participation in team events and regular off-sites.

Requirements

Applicants must be proficient in Python, capable of structuring packages, writing type hints and tests, and refactoring existing code. Routine familiarity with Git and continuous integration is necessary, along with knowledge in making hardware-dependent code testable through mocked instruments, recorded data, and simulation. Candidates should be accustomed to working with AI coding agents, capable of code review, and able to agree on common interfaces with other engineers.

How to apply

The position requires starting as soon as possible for a full-time, six-month duration on-site in Munich.