Team Leader Systems Software / Team Leaderess Systems Software

Job Opportunity at Zurich Instruments

Zurich Instruments is a technology leader in advanced test and measurement instruments and control electronics for quantum computing (QC). Our products feature a comprehensive stack of electronics and control software, making us a key player in the industry.

As the importance of tight, low-latency integration with CPUs and GPUs grows, our Data Transfer team is looking for a dedicated leader to accelerate this transition. You will lead a small group of proven experts while reporting directly to our VP of R&D. Zurich Instruments is a proud member of the Rohde & Schwarz Group.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead our high-performance data path team, focusing on CPU/GPU integration for next-generation quantum computing instruments.
• Drive all aspects of people development in close collaboration with our HR team.
• Engage in architectural decisions for backend and server software.
• Build engineering capability, manage technical debt, and optimize delivery processes.
• Own the delivery of new features.
• Align with stakeholders, including product management, cross-functional agile development teams, and our Engineering Productivity team.

Your Profile

• MSc or PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience leading a software engineering team, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills.
• Broad experience with C++ in a professional environment.
• Familiarity with networking protocols and interfacing with firmware or specialized hardware.
• Experience with CUDA, Python, or Rust is a plus.
• Exposure to RDMA/RoCE, high-performance computing, or low-latency systems is beneficial.
• Background in controlling lab equipment is an advantage.

Why Join Us?

We offer a diverse work environment characterized by an open and transparent company culture, where personal development is fundamental to our success. We thrive on collaboration and support distributed decision-making, empowering every team member to take responsibility and make a substantial impact from the very start.

Now is a fantastic time to join our team. Apply online using the form below. Please note that only applications matching the job profile will be considered.