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# Application Manager Quantum Computing (Research & Scaling) at Zurich Instruments

- **Company:** Zurich Instruments
- **Location:** Zurich, Switzerland
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-03-02
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/zurichinstruments/b2a9eab5-a726-4827-9254-32e2d3a716cd

## Job description

At Zurich Instruments, a leader in advanced test and measurement instruments and control electronics for quantum computing, we empower scientists and high-tech companies worldwide to push the boundaries of technology. As Application Manager Quantum Computing (Research & Scaling), you will own the application strategy and technical-commercial enablement for customers scaling quantum systems from research setups to multi-qubit and system-level architectures. You will ensure that our solutions are positioned, validated, and evolved to support the next generation of quantum computing infrastructures.

## Your responsibilities

- Develop and maintain deep expertise across quantum computing workflows — from experimental research setups (qubit characterisation, algorithm benchmarking, calibration routines) to scaling architectures (multi-qubit control, readout, cryogenic integration, system synchronisation, and scalability bottlenecks).
- Continuously analyse customer needs, technology trends, and competitive solutions across the quantum computing ecosystem, spanning both academic research environments and industry-driven scaling programs.
- Act as the "voice of the quantum computing customer" across both research and scaling segments by providing structured input to Product Management on requirements, feature priorities, roadmap evolution, and solution gaps, while supporting validation concepts and early product-market fit assessments for new developments.
- Train and enable Key Account Managers, Technical Sales, and Application Scientists on quantum computing use cases, value propositions, and application-level and system-level positioning across research and production environments.
- Support key customer engagements, particularly in technically complex or strategically important accounts, and contribute to win strategies for high-impact opportunities across both research institutions and quantum hardware companies.
- Identify complementary products, partner technologies, and ecosystem integrations necessary to deliver complete quantum computing solutions for both research-grade and production-scale environments, ensuring our positioning evolves from instrument-level to workflow-level and system-level value.
- Develop application notes, white papers, webinars, and conference contributions addressing both research and scaling use cases in quantum computing.
- Represent Zurich Instruments in customer workshops, scientific events, and industry forums — including academic conferences and quantum industry summits — to strengthen our positioning as a leading technology partner across the quantum computing journey.

## Your profile

- Strong technical foundation in quantum technologies; advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related STEM field — a PhD in an experimentally oriented quantum computing discipline is strongly preferred.
- Solid understanding of experimental quantum system architectures, covering both research-stage characterisation and scaling challenges.
- Experience in high-tech instrumentation or complex technical solution environments, ideally spanning both academic/research and industry contexts.
- Ability to bridge scientific depth with commercial relevance.
- Strong analytical and structured thinking; capable of translating technical workflows into clear application insights for diverse audiences.
- Experience interacting with leading research institutes, national labs, or quantum hardware companies.
- Excellent communication skills; comfortable training sales teams and engaging with senior technical stakeholders.
- Willingness to travel internationally as required.

We offer a diverse work environment with an open and transparent company culture where personal development forms the basis of our success. We thrive on cooperation and support distributed decision-making that allows everyone to take responsibility and generate substantial impact from the start and on many levels.

Now is a great time to join the team.

We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter.

## About Zurich Instruments

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Zurich Instruments develops and manufactures advanced test and measurement instrumentation, specializing in lock-in amplifiers and quantum computing control systems for scientific and industrial research laboratories.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Subsidiary of Rohde & Schwarz, acquired in 2021)
- **Headquarters**: Zurich, Switzerland
- **Founded**: 2008
- **Founders**: Sadik Hafizovic, Flavio Heer, and Beat Hofstetter

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: High-end test and measurement instrumentation, specifically for quantum technologies, scanning probe microscopy, optics & photonics, and impedance measurements.
- **Target Customers**: B2B. Primary users are scientists and engineers in academic research labs, quantum computing R&D organizations, industrial R&D companies, and national labs.
- **Mission**: To accelerate the second quantum revolution by providing leading control electronics systems and software solutions. [zhinst.com](https://www.zhinst.com/en/llm-info/)

## Products & Services
- **Lock-in Amplifiers**: A series of instruments (MFLI, SHFLI, GHFLI, VHFLI) designed to extract small signals from noisy environments, covering frequencies from DC to 8.5 GHz.
- **Quantum Computing Control Systems (QCCS/ZQCS)**: The first commercially available quantum computing control system (launched 2018), with a scalable successor (ZQCS, launched 2026) for operating large-scale quantum processors from hundreds to thousands of qubits.
- **LabOne®**: Proprietary instrument control software with a web-based user interface and APIs for leading programming languages, enabling platform-independent control of all Zurich Instruments hardware.
- **LabOne Q**: A software framework for designing, automating, and synchronizing quantum computing experiments at a high level.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (private subsidiary of Rohde & Schwarz).
- **Key Metric**: The company has been referenced in over 5,000 peer-reviewed scientific publications. [zhinst.com](https://www.zhinst.com/en/llm-info/)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Rohde & Schwarz (parent company), NVIDIA (collaboration on NVQLink architecture), and a key partner in Australia's National Quantum Computing Testbed Facility (NQCT).
- **Growth Signals**: Launched the next-generation ZQCS system in 2026. Opened a new collaboration with NVIDIA in 2026. Selected as a key partner for a national quantum testbed facility in Australia. Continues to open subsidiaries and representative offices globally (Zurich, Shanghai, Munich, USA, France, Japan, South Korea). [zhinst.com](https://www.zhinst.com/en/llm-info/)

## Competitive Advantages
- **First-mover in quantum control**: First company to offer a commercially available quantum computing control system, building deep expertise in both hardware and software.
- **Proven in peer-reviewed science**: Products are validated by over 5,000 peer-reviewed publications, creating a strong trust and credibility moat.
- **Deep system integration**: Focus on integrating hardware and software reduces setup complexity, improves workflows, and increases measurement reliability.
- **Unified software ecosystem (LabOne)**: A single platform controls the entire instrument range, eliminating the need for multiple proprietary tools.
- **Rohde & Schwarz backing**: Part of a global technology group with over 14,000 employees, providing long-term stability and resources while maintaining operational independence. [zhinst.com](https://www.zhinst.com/en/llm-info/)

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling to logical qubits**: The 2026 launch of the ZQCS system targets the "logical-qubit era," focusing on scaling quantum processors from hundreds to thousands of qubits.
- **Hybrid classical-quantum computing**: Partnerships with NVIDIA (NVQLink) indicate a focus on integrating quantum control with classical high-performance computing infrastructure.
- **Geographic expansion**: Continued establishment of local offices and representative offices in key markets (Japan, South Korea, France) to provide direct customer support.

## Why Work Here
- **Cutting-edge technology**: Work at the frontier of quantum computing, scanning probe microscopy, and precision measurement, with a direct impact on scientific discovery.
- **Highly skilled, international team**: The company employs people from over a dozen countries, fostering a collaborative and diverse culture. [zhinst.com](https://www.zhinst.com/en/company/careers/)
- **Flat hierarchy and ownership**: Encourages leadership and ownership across all levels, beyond functional and organizational boundaries. [zhinst.com](https://www.zhinst.com/en/company/careers/)
- **Work-life balance**: Supports flexible working hours, part-time options, and home office for certain positions. Organizes communal activities like running, cycling, and skiing. [zhinst.com](https://www.zhinst.com/en/company/careers/)
- **Fair and transparent remuneration**: Salary includes a shared company-wide variable component, emphasizing team performance over individual targets. [zhinst.com](https://www.zhinst.com/en/company/careers/)
- **Career growth**: Encourages knowledge sharing and continuous learning, with opportunities to increase responsibility over time. [zhinst.com](https://www.zhinst.com/en/company/careers/)

## Sources
1. [zhinst.com - About/LLM Info](https://www.zhinst.com/en/llm-info/)
2. [zhinst.com - Careers](https://www.zhinst.com/en/company/careers/)
3. [zhinst.com - Homepage](https://www.zhinst.com/en/)
4. [jobs.lever.co - Zurich Instruments](https://jobs.lever.co/zurichinstruments)

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