Amanuensis Position – Software Engineer For 202Q

Amanuensis Position – Software Engineer For 202Q

We are looking for a student assistant, preferably studying computer science or skilled programmers with a background in physics, to support the software development for physics experiments within 202Q-Lab. 202Q-Lab is an experimental group within superconducting quantum devices, for example working on bosonic modes for quantum computing. This role provides an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on superconducting quantum devices while gaining valuable experience at the intersection of computer science and physics. The position is software oriented and will help us to advance our abilities of controlling the quantum hardware.

Key responsibilities:

• Enhance ease of use / user friendliness
• Support a variety of hardware instruments
• GUI for database interaction
• Generalize measurement pulse execution
• Automate documentation generation
• Unit and integration testing
• Git, environments and requirement files / poetry

Qualifications:

• Currently studying Computer Science, or a skilled programmer with background in Physics, or similar
• Proven experience with Python and Git.
• Awareness of best practices in code styling, modularization, testing and documentation.
• Proficient communication skills in English.

Meritorious:

• Microwave engineering
• Signal processing
• Data flows / management
• Experimental physics

Apply by sending CV, grades, and a short description of yourself (maximum half a page) to axel.eriksson@chalmers.se Axel Eriksson, Researcher at Quantum Technology, Chalmers. The application should be in English.

Contract terms Temporary, part-time (20%) employment for 6 months with a possible 6-month extension.

The applicant needs to be a current student of either Chalmers University of Technology or University of Gothenburg. Application deadline: November 2, 2025