Your mission
● Translate complex algorithms and computational tasks into efficient optical systems, leveraging the unique advantages of photonics for enhanced performance, power efficiency and scalability
● Design and architect photonic computing solutions tailored for AI applications, optimization and analog computing
● Develop and implement system-level simulations to evaluate performance metrics and optimize system design
● Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including physicists, engineers, and product managers to define system requirements and specifications
● Stay abreast of the latest advancements in photonic computing, analog computing and AI research to inform technology roadmap and product development strategies
Your profile
Must-have
● PhD in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering or a related field with a minimum of 3 years of industry or post-doc experience
● Strong background in photonic computing with a proven track record of translating algorithms into optical systems with demonstrable advantages
● Proficiency in simulation tools such as Python, MATLAB or equivalent for system-level modeling and performance analysis
● Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to adjust to the quickly evolving technologies and methods in the field of photonic computing, coupled with a strong desire to advance professionally and learn new things in a fast-paced, creative work environment
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex technical concepts to diverse stakeholders
Nice-to-have
● Experience in designing and implementing photonic neural network architectures
● Familiarity with emerging trends in photonics, such as lithium niobate photonics and photonic integrated circuits
● Prior experience with commercial product development and technology transfer processes
● Experience leading projects using both agile or traditional methods, managing cross-disciplinary team collaborations to achieve project milestones and deliverables
Why us?
About us
Who we are and what we do
Q.ANT is a high-tech startup driving and industrialising photonic quantum technology, pushing the borders to new fields of application and processes. The company was founded in 2018 and is part of the TRUMPF Group. Q.ANT develops quantum sensors and photonic chips and processors for quantum computing based on its Quantum Photonic Framework. Focusing on its four product lines of Photonic Computing, Particle Metrology, Atomic Gyroscopes and Magnetic Sensing, the company engages with a broad array of industries and applications ranging all the way from medical technology and autonomous vehicles to aerospace, machinery, and the process industry. Q.ANT employs more than 90 people at its site in Stuttgart/Southern Germany.
