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Join Our Team at Zurich Instruments!

Zurich Instruments is a technology leader in advanced test and measurement instruments, as well as control electronics for quantum computing (QC). Our innovative solutions include a comprehensive stack of electronics and control software designed to meet the demands of modern technology.

As the importance of tight, low-latency integration with CPUs and GPUs grows, our Data Transfer team is at the forefront of this transition. In this role, you will lead a talented group of experts, working closely with our VP of R&D to shape the future of quantum computing instruments.

Zurich Instruments is proud to be part 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 collaboration with our HR team.
• Participate in architecture decisions for backend and server software.
• Build engineering capability, manage technical debt, and optimize delivery processes.
• Oversee 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 with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Extensive experience in C++ within a professional environment.
• Familiarity with networking protocols and interfacing with firmware or specialized hardware.
• Experience with CUDA, Python, or Rust (nice-to-have).
• Exposure to RDMA/RoCE, high-performance computing, or low-latency systems (nice-to-have).
• Background in controlling lab equipment (nice-to-have).

Our Offer

We provide a diverse work environment with an open and transparent company culture where personal development is the foundation of our success. We value cooperation and support distributed decision-making that empowers everyone to take responsibility and make a significant impact from the very beginning.

How to Apply

Now is a fantastic time to join our team. Apply online using the form below.

Only applications matching the job profile will be considered.