Careers at k&z

Why Work at k&z

k&z is where the frontier of quantum physics meets the discipline of production-grade infrastructure. We are a team of 85 people building the platform that researchers, governments, and enterprises rely on to run quantum workloads at scale. Every role here — from the physicist calibrating qubits to the SRE ensuring 99.99% uptime to the sales director closing sovereign deployment contracts — directly contributes to making quantum computing accessible and reliable.

We are growing fast, but deliberately. We hire people who combine deep expertise with intellectual curiosity, who care about getting the details right, and who want to work on problems that genuinely matter. If you want to be part of the team that builds the infrastructure layer for the quantum era, we would like to hear from you.

Our Culture

We operate with a small number of principles that shape how we work together:

• Depth over breadth. We prefer people who go deep on hard problems rather than skimming the surface of many. Expertise matters here.
• Show your work. We document decisions, write clear design docs, and share context generously. Transparency accelerates everything.
• Own the outcome. Every team member has real ownership of their domain. We do not have layers of approval gates — we have high standards and trust.
• Question the default. Quantum computing is a new field. Many of the "standard" approaches from classical infrastructure do not apply. We encourage challenging assumptions and proposing novel solutions.
• Respect the physics. At the end of the day, our platform runs on superconducting circuits cooled to 15 millikelvin. We maintain a deep respect for the physical reality our software orchestrates.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation — Market-rate salary plus equity in a high-growth quantum infrastructure company.
• Health and wellness — Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance. Mental health support through a dedicated provider. CHF 1,500/year wellness stipend.
• Flexible work — Hybrid model with 3 days in-office, 2 days remote. Fully remote arrangements considered for exceptional candidates in specific roles.
• Learning and development — CHF 5,000/year professional development budget for conferences, courses, and certifications. Access to internal quantum computing workshops.
• Generous leave — 28 days paid vacation (all offices), plus local public holidays. Parental leave: 16 weeks fully paid for all parents.
• Retirement — Employer-matched pension contributions (Switzerland), 401(k) with 4% match (US), CPF top-up (Singapore).
• Equipment — Choice of laptop and peripherals, plus a CHF 2,000 home office setup budget for new hires.
• Relocation support — Visa sponsorship and relocation packages available for roles in Zurich, Virginia, and Singapore.
• Research publication — We actively encourage publishing research and attending academic conferences on company time.

Open Positions

How to Apply

Send your CV and a brief cover letter explaining why you are interested in k&z to support@kandz.co, referencing the position title in the subject line. We review every application and aim to respond within 5 business days. Our interview process typically includes:

1. Initial screen — 30-minute video call with a team member to discuss your background and interests.
2. Technical assessment — A take-home exercise or live technical interview relevant to the role (typically 2–3 hours).
3. Team interviews — 3–4 sessions with team members and cross-functional stakeholders (half-day, on-site or virtual).
4. Offer — If we are mutually excited, we extend an offer within one week of the final interview round.

We are committed to building a diverse team and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. If you need accommodations during the interview process, let us know — we are happy to support you.