Application Scientist Quantum Computing
Zurich Instruments is looking to recruit an Application Scientist Quantum Computing
- Closing date: 30 Mar 2021
- Switzerland | Zurich Instruments
- Date posted: 23 Feb 2021
- Job type: Industry & business
- Disciplines: Quantum science & technology | Computational science & software engineering
Your responsibilities
- Provide application-specific customer support, including on-site system integration.
- Acceptance testing of quantum computing control system to meet scientific requirements.
- Work closely with product management to transfer the latest scientific results in quantum computing into acceptance criteria for product development.
- Produce marketing material such as product documentation, website content, blog posts, application notes, videos, newsletter contributions, etc.
- Establish new and maintain existing customer contacts, securing future sales mainly related to quantum computing.
Your profile
- A PhD in physics, mathematics, or computer science with a solid scientific track record in quantum computing research.
- Programming experience in a quantum computing framework, e.g. Qiskit, Cirq, PycQED, etc.
- Deep understanding of different software layers and interfaces in the quantum stack.
- Practical experience in the experimental implementation of quantum computing.
- Excellent communication skills in English, good writing skills are an important asset.
Employer profile
Zurich Instruments
Zurich Instruments is a test and measurement company based in Zurich, Switzerland, with subsidiaries around the world. We develop, sell and support measurement instrumentation in key worldwide markets, either directly or with carefully selected partners. We are a steadily growing, independent and founder-led company
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