Software Engineer, Computer Graphics

SPEAG, together with its partner organizations Foundation for Research on Information Technologies in Society (IT’IS), ZMT Zurich MedTech AG (ZMT), and TI Solutions AG (TI Solutions), form the Zurich43 alliance. Z43’s dedicated mission is to expand the knowledge and technology for (i) characterization, optimization, and application of the electromagnetic (EM) near-field, (ii) predictive modeling of interactions between physical agents and physiology in complex anatomies, and (iii) medical applications.

Your challenges:

• Development of novel and maintenance of existing visualization-related features in our computational life science platform Sim4Life
• Development of a GPU-driven rendering pipeline for visualizing large computational anatomical models and simulation results
• Development and maintenance of quality-adaptive, low-latency streaming components for remote rendering
• Involvement in all areas of platform development, from feature design to production level implementation

Your strengths:

• University or technical college degree (Bachelor, Master, or PhD) in Computer Science or equivalent knowledge
• Deep knowledge of Vulkan, DirectX 12 or equivalent knowledge in real-time graphics programming
• Experience in one or more of the following: test-driven workflows, profiling and optimizing graphics workloads, cross-platform development, game engine programming/architecture, web rendering stack (WebGPU, , GLTF, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of C++, practical experience writing C++ code
• Familiarity with meshing, computational geometry, and related problems
• Passion for the design of high-quality, user-friendly, and reliable software
• Strong sense of responsibility and commitment to the highest quality standard of work
• Self-motivation, good organizational and communication skills, impeccable attention to detail, friendly personality, and team-spirit
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, to work independently in a fast-paced setting, and to meet tight deadlines
• Commitment to effectively respond to the needs of partners and customers
• Proficiency in English (both written and spoken), ability to communicate in German is a plus

Our offer:

• Vibrant, multicultural, and innovative work environment that drives key technologies and fosters diversity and inclusion
• State-of-the-art laboratories, high-performance computing clusters, and production facilities
• Creative mix of global talents that span the fields of physics, electronics, mathematics, biology and more, striving for excellence and high ethical standards
• Flexible working hours at a workplace in the heart of Zurich

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Direct applications are preferred; applications submitted via recruitment agencies are discouraged. Please note that incomplete applications will be disregarded.

Please send your application documents (in English) consisting of motivational letter, tailored CV (max 2 pages), diplomas, transcripts (with grades), work certificates and/or reference letters (if available) to:

Zurich43, Yvonne Maeder, Zeughausstrasse 43,Zurich, Switzerland, Phone: ,

Informal inquiries are welcome and should be directed to Dr. Nik Chavannes .