What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Software Engineer - Data transfer & APIs position at Zurich Instruments?
Zurich Instruments is a technology leader in advanced test and measurement instruments and in control electronics for quantum computing. Our products are used in many challenging research fields by scientists all over the world and by leading high-tech companies worldwide. We help advance science and build the next generation of quantum computers.
Are you eager to be part of a team that implements the core data transfer functionality of our instruments? Are you keen on developing simple to use and highly performant APIs?
\n- Improve the user experience and reliability of our data acquisition APIs
- Develop high throughput, low latency, asynchronous data transfer APIs
- Maintain and develop data transfer functionalities for our state-of-the-art instruments, covering all aspects through concept, implementation, testing, and documentation
- Collaborate effectively with peers in R&D and product management on architecture, interfaces, and feature definition
- Identify and resolve performance and scalability issues
- Debug complex problems across the whole stack and implement effective solutions
- MSc in Computer Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field
- Professional track record of 3 years in writing production-grade software
- Very good knowledge of modern C and Python
- Willingness to explore and expand knowledge in other languages (e.g., C, Rust, TypeScript)
- Experience with the software development lifecycle (development of new and maintenance of existing software, testing, CI pipelines, packaging)
- Knowledge in asynchronous data acquisition and user-space networking is a plus
- Team player with great communication skills in English
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.
