R&D Scientist

Who we are

Distran is a fast-growing, award-winning, Swiss high technology company producing an extraordinary product: a sensor that literally sees the sounds. Our unique product is used by major global players in Oil and Gas, Chemical, Power and even Space Exploration to detect gas leaks before they become dangerous to either humans or the environment. With strong growth in 35+ countries, our company continues to expand thanks to our amazing people passionate about innovation, climate change, and protecting the environment.

About the role

Join Distran in pioneering the future of ultrasonic imaging and leak detection with the world's first ultrasound camera!

As an R&D Scientist specializing in microphone arrays and acoustic imaging, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing advanced signal processing algorithms to enhance the performance of our cutting-edge technology. You will drive key advancements in beamforming, quantitative ultrasound imaging, and sensor calibration, making gas leak detection more accurate, faster, and easier. Your contributions will play a crucial role in evolving our technology to the next level.

Key Responsibilities:

• Algorithm Development: Design and develop state-of-the-art algorithms for array signal processing, beamforming, and quantitative acoustic imaging. Your work will optimize performance within the hardware’s computational constraints.
• Calibration and Experimentation: Refine and improve calibration models and methodologies for microphone arrays and optics, ensuring the best performance for our ultrasound cameras. Design and conduct experiments to validate these algorithms using real-world data.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with software, hardware, and application engineers to integrate new features into production and improve overall system performance.
• Documentation and IP Contribution: Thoroughly document your research findings and contribute to patent applications, ensuring your work enhances our intellectual property portfolio.
• Technology Watch: Keep up with the latest innovations and advances in signal processing, beamforming, and acoustic imaging, by reviewing literature and staying informed about industry trends to inspire future research

Your profile 

• Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in Applied Mathematics, Data Science, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Deep expertise in applied mathematics and signal processing, with specialization in one or more of the following areas: phased array signal processing, wave signal processing, Fourier analysis, beamforming algorithms, ultrasound/acoustic imaging, computational imaging.
• Strong proficiency in algorithm development, optimization, and numerical computing.
• Expertise in Python programming and experience with scientific computing libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Pandas.
• Experience in data-centric software development, building numerical libraries, and working with version control systems like Git.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a creative, solutions-oriented mindset. Ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary teams.
• Fluent English (spoken and written)
• Location is Zurich, Switzerland (onsite) or Greater Nice Area, France (remote)

Optional qualifications:

• Familiarity with Fourier optics or ray tracing techniques.
• Knowledge of Linux operating systems.
• Experience with deep learning libraries (e.g., PyTorch, JAX).

What we offer

Bringing groundbreaking innovative technology to a market best-seller is a rewarding social and professional experience. This job is for you if you like to give meaning to your work and have a strong impact on a product, on a company and on your professional growth. Besides a competitive salary package, since the establishment of our offices, our employees in Zurich have been enjoying working in a multicultural and central location in the heart of a vibrant neighborhood of Zürich, as well as engaging weekly events sponsored by us.

Note to agencies

Distran does not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate. Distran will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited offer, even in a situation where Distran employs the relevant candidate. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Distran’s Human Resources team to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed agreement for service and in response to a specific job opening. Distran will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place.

We kindly request all applicants to submit their applications in English. As part of our evaluation process, we will only consider applications that are presented in English.