Team Leader Quantum Software Applications (80-100%)

Zurich Instruments · Zürich

Zurich Instruments seeks a Team Leader for Quantum Software Applications in Munich. The role involves managing developers, shaping LabOne Q APIs, and driving automation and AI workflows for quantum computing systems.

As a technology leader in advanced control electronics for quantum computing, Zurich Instruments is looking for a manager to lead a software development team in Munich. This position focuses on enhancing the user experience, automation, and AI-assisted workflows for quantum computing applications, with regular travel to Zurich to collaborate with the broader engineering group.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a team of software engineers dedicated to user-facing features and partnerships with academic and industrial entities.
  • Oversee all aspects of staff growth and development in coordination with human resources.
  • Improve LabOne Q to provide a better experience for users operating Quantum Processing Units (QPUs).
  • Define the architecture for LabOne Q’s public APIs and abstractions, ensuring a uniform design language throughout.
  • Take full ownership of feature delivery for LabOne Q, including concept creation, coding, testing, and documentation.
  • Work with R&D and product management colleagues on system architecture, interfaces, and feature specifications.

Requirements

  • A PhD, MSc, or equivalent background in Quantum Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Electrical Engineering.
  • Minimum of three years of experience in a team leadership capacity.
  • Prior work with quantum computing frameworks, or experience with automation and workflow engines in technical settings.
  • Proven ability to write and maintain production-level Python code and design APIs.
  • Residence in Munich and willingness to travel to Zurich approximately once a month.

Nice to have

  • Practical experience in experimental quantum computing, such as running experiments, handling measurement data, or automating calibration and characterization processes.
  • Knowledge of the Rust programming language.

What the company offers

  • A diverse workplace characterized by an open and transparent culture.
  • A strong emphasis on personal professional development as a foundation for success.
  • A cooperative environment that encourages distributed decision-making and individual responsibility.

About the company

Zurich Instruments operates with an open and transparent culture that thrives on cooperation. The organization supports distributed decision-making, allowing employees to take ownership of their work within a diverse and collaborative environment.

  • Open and transparent communication.
  • Cooperative teamwork.
  • Distributed decision-making and personal responsibility.

How to apply

Documents to submit:

  • Resume
  • Motivation letter

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