Application Scientist – Quantum Technologies

Zurich Instruments

Application Scientist at Zurich Instruments applying technical expertise to support quantum computing research. Collaborating with scientists and engineers while developing next-generation quantum technologies in Japan.

Posted 6/29/2026full-time🇯🇵 JapanMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide deep technical guidance to help researchers and engineers get the most out of their Zurich Instruments systems, from first evaluation through to running their experiments
Deliver hands-on, application-specific support, including on-site system integration
Build and maintain strong working relationships with the scientists and engineers you support, accompanying them throughout their projects
Present at conferences and trade shows, and visit research groups across Japan
Create technical content such as presentations, product documentation, and tutorial videos
Work closely with our global team to shape Zurich Instruments' technical approach in Japan

Requirements

What you’ll need

A PhD or Master's in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science, backed by a strong experimental research record
Solid hands-on lab experience, ideally including RF/microwave signal generation and measurement
Programming experience with scientific instrumentation, preferably in Python
A genuine interest in working at the interface of science and industry, and the confidence to engage directly with researchers, even if you haven't held a customer-facing role before
Curiosity and a real willingness to learn: no prior quantum experience needed, as we'll train you
Very good communication skills in English; Japanese is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Provide deep technical guidance to help researchers and engineers get the most out of their Zurich Instruments systems, from first evaluation through to running their experiments
Deliver hands-on, application-specific support, including on-site system integration
Build and maintain strong working relationships with the scientists and engineers you support, accompanying them throughout their projects
Present at conferences and trade shows, and visit research groups across Japan
Create technical content such as presentations, product documentation, and tutorial videos
Work closely with our global team to shape Zurich Instruments' technical approach in Japan 🎯 Requirements
A PhD or Master's in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science, backed by a strong experimental research record
Solid hands-on lab experience, ideally including RF/microwave signal generation and measurement
Programming experience with scientific instrumentation, preferably in Python
A genuine interest in working at the interface of science and industry, and the confidence to engage directly with researchers, even if you haven't held a customer-facing role before
Curiosity and a real willingness to learn: no prior quantum experience needed, as we'll train you
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Hard Skills & Tools

Experimental ResearchTechnical DocumentationSystem IntegrationScientific InstrumentationSignal Measurement

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCuriosityWillingness To LearnConfidence In Engagement