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title: 'Application Scientist Quantum Technologies at Zurich Instruments'
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# Application Scientist Quantum Technologies at Zurich Instruments

- **Company:** Zurich Instruments
- **Location:** Munich, Germany
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** hybrid
- **Posted:** 2026-08-25
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/zurichinstruments/cf005c18-e161-45ed-a319-2f43e5119848

## Job description

Zurich Instruments is a technology leader in advanced test and measurement instruments and has pioneered quantum computing control systems. Since the beginning, we have worked together with our customers and partners to advance the frontiers of science.

Today, we support a large and growing community of researchers and engineers who rely on our products to advance quantum technology research and to scale up quantum computing. To develop further our customer base, ensure their success and to pursue new activities in the EMEA region, we are looking to grow our team of Application Scientists in Munich.

In this role, you will work closely with our users by assuming an active, technical involvement in our sales and support activities. You will engage with existing and prospective accounts, learn about both our market and customers and contribute to our mutual success.

## Your responsibilities

- Engage in technical discussions with new customers to develop our business related to scaling up quantum computing.
- Ensure application-specific customer success.
- Nurture an active network in the quantum computing community.
- Represent Zurich Instruments at trade shows and community-specific conferences.
- Understand technical requirements from customers and communicate to product management and RnD.

## Your profile

- Ph.D. in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or a similar field, related to quantum computing research.
- Hands-on experience with quantum control instrumentation and proficiency in programming quantum computing experiments.
- Experience in sales and business development in academic and industrial markets is a plus.
- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills; fluency in English is a must.
- Understanding of different layers in the quantum stack, including connectivity to high-performance computing is a plus.

You will be part of our application scientist team and work in a diverse and international high-tech environment where personal development and team spirit form the basis of our success. Flexible working conditions and an open and transparent company culture make it enjoyable to work with us. Company-wide cooperation and distributed decision-making allow you to take responsibility and generate substantial impact with your own ideas from the start. You will be able to contribute to our company’s strategy, goals, and success from the first day. A motivated and friendly team is looking forward to your application!

## 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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