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Business Area: VT Netw. Strategy Archit. Eng.
Posting Country: Spain
Full Time / Part Time: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
At Vodafone, we're working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.
We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.
With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.
At Vodafone, we're working hard to build a better future. A more connected, inclusive and sustainable world. As a dynamic global community, it's our human spirit, together with technology, that empowers us to achieve this.
We challenge and innovate in order to connect people, businesses, and communities across the world. Delighting our customers and earning their loyalty drive us, and we experiment, learn fast and get it done, together.
With us, you can be truly be yourself and belong, share inspiration, embrace new opportunities, thrive, and make a real difference.
Would you like to be part of our new adventure? Vodafone Group is launching its new technological HUB (MSH), an international center of excellence dedicated to research and development of technical solutions, such as Secure Networks, 5G and 6G development, Open RAN, IoT, MPN & MEC and UCC for Vodafone Business, platforms and enterprise solutions.
Come and join us to create the future together!

What you'll do The role purpose is to strengthen Vodafone's corporate R&D group in the domain of Quantum Computing for the following aims:
to investigate telco application use cases that can benefit from quantum computing, relevant vendors and enabling technologies where quantum applications and related software can make a difference to Vodafone's cost base and revenue opportunities
to drive the engagement with Vodafone business domains and partners to identify and agree new collaboration opportunities, and to test, prototype, and evaluate new solutions, and benchmark them against existing classical alternatives
to explore software application & solution design and technical workflows enabled by quantum algorithms, by quantum-related software techniques, tools and middleware
to explore, shape and prototype hybrid classical / quantum cloud computing
to participate in projects exploring the migration of networks and systems to quantum-safe status
The successful candidate will join a multi- disciplinary group and shall drive the collaboration with teams inside the company and with technology partners. The role requires practical hands-on expertise in quantum computing, including understanding and programming of various quantum algorithms, knowledge of quantum information theory, experience with commercial quantum computing systems, a sense for practical business development and engagement with stakeholders, and a desire to forge business relationships and collaboration opportunities with internal and external teams.
Who you are Required technical expertise:
Advanced experience in programming quantum circuits using Qiskit.
Good knowledge of most important quantum algorithms
Understanding of quantum information theory
Some experience in rapid prototyping and software engineering using cloud computing.
Practical experience with at least one of machine learning and optimization
Use of quantum algorithms in machine learning and in optimisation
Understanding of data science and machine learning methods
Experience in applying machine learning algorithms incl. deep learning (e.g., PyTorch, scikit-learn)
Experience with optimisation algorithms, software tools for optimisation like Gurobi, or QUBO/PUBO methods
Understanding of Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) and cryptography more generally
Understanding of mobile networks (4G, 5G)

Not a perfect fit? Worried that you don't meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
What's in it for you We want you to feel happy and fulfilled at work, without compromising the other things in life that matter to you. There are lots of ways we support this, including hybrid working and generous parental leave. You'll also get four Spirit Days a year to focus on your personal development and wellbeing, plus a host of other great benefits too, like:
Hybrid working mode (2 days in the office Madrid) or 100%
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Intensive schedule on Summer (July and August)
Health Insurance & Life insurance.
25 days holiday + December 24th and 31st.
4 weeks to work 100% remote inside Spain.
Online training.
50% discount in Vodafone products.
Who we are At Vodafone, we are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. We take pride in our commitment to providing equal opportunities to individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We firmly believe that diversity includes a spectrum of experiences, and we welcome and support individuals with functional diversity.
Our mission is to create an accessible workplace where all team members can thrive, regardless of their unique abilities or challenges. We are committed to making reasonable accommodations to ensure that everyone can fully participate and excel in our organization. We value the unique perspectives and talents that individuals with functional diversity bring to our team and consider them an integral part of our success and innovation.
We recognize and celebrate the importance of diversity and inclusivity in our workplace so that we are as diverse as the customers and communities we serve. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination especially related to but not limited to race, colour, age, veteran status, gender identification, sexual orientation, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, religion, political affiliation, trade union membership, nationality, indigenous status, medical condition, HIV status, social origin, cultural background, social or marital status.
Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.
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Vodafone is committed to attracting, developing and retaining the very best people by offering a motivating and inclusive workplace in which talent is truly recognised and rewarded. We are committed to promoting Inclusion for All with the belief that diversity plays an important role in the success of our business. We actively encourage everyone to consider becoming a part of our journey.
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