Engineering Lead Quantum Firmware

Tec Partners Limited; Nordrhein-Westfalen; Vor Ort; EUR 110.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading deep-tech company in Hamburg is seeking an Engineering Lead to oversee its Quantum Firmware function. This role involves defining firmware architecture, leading a software team, and managing project roadmaps. The ideal candidate has significant experience in firmware development, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of embedded systems. The position offers a competitive salary, bonus opportunities, and the chance to work at the cutting edge of quantum technology.

Leistungen

Competitive compensation package

Long-term incentive participation

Wellness benefits including fitness programmes

Qualifikationen

• Strong knowledge of modern software development practices.
• Experience in leading software or firmware engineering teams.
• Proficient in Python as a core development language.

Aufgaben

• Define and drive firmware and software architecture.
• Act as Product Owner for the team.
• Contribute to firmware development and database design.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge of Agile methodologies

Commercial experience in firmware development

Proficiency in Python

Broad understanding of embedded systems

Team leadership experience

Strong English communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Engineering Lead (f / m / d)

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Hamburg

Salary: Up to 130000 Base

Opportunity Overview

An innovative deep‑tech organisation operating at the forefront of quantum computing is seeking an Engineering Lead to head its Quantum Firmware function. The business develops full‑stack quantum computing systems using trapped‑ion technology and is transitioning cutting‑edge research into commercially viable products.

This is a senior leadership role combining technical ownership hands‑on engineering and product‑driven decision‑making in a highly interdisciplinary environment spanning software, hardware and physics.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical ownership: Define and drive firmware and software architecture with a strong focus on modularity, scalability and long‑term stability
• Backlog and roadmap leadership: Act as Product Owner for the team, translating requirements from hardware project management and stakeholders into a clear prioritised development roadmap
• Technical leadership: Set coding standards and best practices, provide architectural guidance and support engineers in solving complex technical challenges while remaining hands‑on where required
• Delivery and execution: Actively contribute to firmware development, database design and automation initiatives while ensuring projects progress on time and to quality
• Cross‑functional integration: Work closely with hardware and project teams to ensure seamless integration of firmware with industrial hardware systems
• Stakeholder engagement: Represent the engineering function in reviews, maintain transparency on progress and risks and align with internal and external stakeholders
• Team growth and culture: Support hiring, onboarding, mentoring and the development of a high‑performing collaborative engineering culture
• Process optimisation: Establish and continuously improve development processes, toolchains and workflows aligned to both software and hardware lifecycles

Essential Skills and Experience

• Strong knowledge of modern software development practices (Agile methodologies, CI / CD code quality standards)
• Commercial experience in firmware development including drivers, real‑time systems and hardware control
• Python as a core development language
• Broad technical understanding across embedded systems, database architectures and automation workflows
• Proven experience leading software or firmware engineering teams
• A strategic mindset combined with strong execution skills and a hands‑on leadership approach
• Experience owning or shaping technical roadmaps and managing development backlogs
• Strong English communication skills and enthusiasm for working in a highly interdisciplinary research‑driven environment

Desirable Experience

• Background in hardware‑software integrated environments (e.g. embedded systems, robotics, industrial control, IoT)
• Previous responsibility for technical product ownership or close collaboration with product and project management
• Experience working closely with physicists, hardware engineers or research teams

Whats on Offer

• A senior leadership role within one of the most advanced technology fields globally
• Competitive compensation package with performance‑related bonus
• Long‑term incentive participation through a virtual equity scheme
• Opportunity to work where academic research meets real‑world commercial impact
• International collaborative team culture with regular team events
• Individualised training, learning budgets and long‑term development opportunities
• Wellness benefits including fitness and health programmes

Application Process

For a confidential discussion or to apply please submit your CV outlining your leadership experience in firmware or embedded software environments. Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.