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# Team Leader Quantum Software Applications (80-100%)

- **Company:** Zurich Instruments AG
- **Location:** München, Germany
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Software Applications, Python (Programming Language), Quantum Computing, Information Technology, Production Code, Api Design
- **Published:** July 15, 2026
- **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=0aadbe68ee183736

## About the Role

* PhD, MSc or equivalent experience in Quantum Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Electrical Engineering.
 * At least 3 years of experience in team leadership.
 * Experience with quantum computing frameworks or, alternatively with automation and workflow engines in a technical application.
 * Professional track record in writing and maintaining production-grade code in Python as well as API design.
 * Based in Munich, with willingness to travel to Zurich once a month.
 * Hands-on background in experimental quantum computing - e.g. running experiments, managing measurement data, or automating calibration and characterization workflows (Nice-to-have)
 * Experience with Rust (Nice-to-have).

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.

## Description

* Lead a quantum software team focusing on user-facing functionality and collaboration with industrial and academic partners.
 * Drive all aspects of people development in close collaboration with our HR team.
 * Enhance LabOne Q to elevate the user experience for our customers operating Quantum Processing Units (QPUs).
 * Own the design of LabOne Q's user-facing APIs and abstractions, ensuring a consistent design language across all abstraction levels.
 * Own delivery of features for LabOne Q encompassing concept, implementation, testing, and documentation.
 * Collaborate with peers in R&D and product management on architecture, interfaces, and feature definition.


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