Software Engineer / Software Engineeress & Business Development Manager / Business Development Manageress

QZabre AG - May 23, 2026

About Us

We are a deep-tech quantum sensing company specializing in the commercialization of scanning NV (nitrogen-vacancy) microscopy instrumentation and quantum sensing software. We are seeking an exceptional candidate who possesses deep technical expertise in magnetization reconstruction and inverse problem algorithms, along with a strong commercial drive and cultural fluency to expand our presence in the Asia-Pacific market.

Role Overview

This high-impact, cross-functional role sits at the intersection of scientific algorithm development and commercialization. The successful candidate will directly contribute to our product, Magma, a proprietary data analysis platform for quantum scanning microscopy, while also identifying and fostering commercial opportunities with research institutes and industry partners throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Key Responsibilities

  • Software Development: Contribute to the development and continuous improvement of Magma, our proprietary data analysis software for quantum scanning microscopy, including algorithm design, user interface, and documentation.
  • Inverse Problem Algorithms: Develop and apply inverse problem theory and numerical methods to magnetization reconstruction challenges in SNVM data pipelines.
  • Business Development: Identify and develop business opportunities in the Asia-Pacific market, collaborating directly with academic laboratories, semiconductor companies, and research institutes.
  • Technical Communication: Serve as a technical liaison, clearly communicating complex quantum sensing capabilities to both scientific and non-scientific stakeholders in English and Mandarin Chinese.
  • Instrument Operation: Operate and optimize scanning NV microscope systems; troubleshoot and improve measurement workflows.

Required Qualifications

  • Education: PhD in Physics, with a strong foundation in quantum sensing, quantum optics, or condensed matter physics. Direct, hands-on experience with commercial scanning NV technology is required; candidates with experience solely in academic prototypes or other scanning probe techniques will not be considered.
  • Commercial SNVM Experience: Proven experience operating and deploying commercial scanning NV microscopy systems (e.g., QZabre, Qnami, or equivalent platforms) in a production or customer-facing context. Experience limited to in-house academic NV setups is insufficient.
  • Magnetization Reconstruction & Inverse Problem Theory: Proficiency in inverse problem theory, with direct application to magnetization reconstruction from scanning NV data required, including experience with regularization methods and uncertainty quantification.
  • Python & Software: Strong Python programming skills and experience with GUI development in Python (e.g., PyQt, PySide).
  • Magnetism Expertise: Comprehensive knowledge of magnetism, including ferromagnetism, antiferromagnetism, and thin-film magnetic materials as they relate to SNVM applications.
  • Bilingual Fluency & Travel: Native-level fluency in both English and Mandarin Chinese (written and spoken) is mandatory, along with a willingness to travel regularly within the Asia-Pacific region for customer engagements and partnership development (estimated travel: 30-40% of working time).

Nice to Have

  • Experience building or contributing to commercial software tools.
  • Publications related to inverse problem algorithms or improvements in SNVM performance.
  • Background in a startup, deep-tech company, or technology commercialization context.
  • An established network in the Asia-Pacific academic or industrial research community.
  • Familiarity with grant writing or scientific proposal development.

What We Offer

Join us for a rare opportunity to shape both the technical direction and market growth of a pioneering quantum sensing company. You will work on the frontier of quantum sensing, addressing significant measurement challenges and actively engaging with customers to open new markets across the Asia-Pacific region, all within a dynamic, internationally connected team.

  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible work location with travel support for Asia-Pacific business development
  • Conference travel and publication support
  • Access to state-of-the-art quantum sensing laboratory facilities
  • Collaborative international team with a strong publication and innovation track record

How to Apply

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Location : Zürich
Country : Switzerland

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