Engineering Lead Quantum Firmware (f / m / d)

eleQtron GmbH; Hamburg; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A pioneering quantum computing firm in Hamburg is seeking an Engineering Lead for their Quantum Firmware team. The role involves defining software architecture, providing technical leadership, and driving product development while managing a collaborative engineering culture. Ideal candidates should have experience in firmware development, strong leadership skills, and a background in technical product ownership.

Leistungen

Competitive salary

Virtual Stock Option Plan

Individualized further training

Wellness Package

Bike Leasing

Moving Benefits

High-quality infrastructure

Qualifikationen

• Strong knowledge of modern development practices and methodologies.
• Experience in firmware development with Python.
• Broad technical understanding across embedded systems and database architectures.
• Proven leadership experience in software development.

Aufgaben

• Define and drive software architecture and code standards.
• Translate requirements into a clear and prioritized roadmap.
• Support engineers in solving complex challenges and provide technical leadership.
• Work closely with hardware and project teams for seamless software integration.

Kenntnisse

Agile methodologies

CI/CD

Python

Leadership

Firmware development

Communication skills

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

eleQtron develops and operates full-stack quantum computers based on trapped-ion technology. Quantum computing is a new computing paradigm rapidly approaching commercial viability. Our unique approach combines laser-cooled trapped ions with microwave control and tailored magnetic fields. Our next-generation computing machines under development will be able to find solutions to problems that are out of reach today, thus enabling new innovative products and services for a brighter future.

We are looking for an Engineering lead (m/f/d) for our Quantum Firmware team.

Responsibilities

• Take technical ownership: Define and drive the software architecture and code standards with a focus on modularity, scalability, and long-term stability.
• Steer backlog & product development: As Product Owner for your team, translate requirements from hardware, project management, and stakeholders into a clear and prioritized roadmap.
• Provide technical leadership: Define coding guidelines, support engineers in solving complex challenges, give architectural guidance, and remain hands-on when needed.
• Drive projects forward: Stay actively involved in firmware development, database structures, and automation initiatives, while also managing project progress.
• Be the interface: Work closely with hardware and project teams to ensure seamless integration of software with industrial hardware products.
• Lead stakeholder communication: Represent the engineering team in reviews, align with internal and external stakeholders, and ensure transparency on progress and challenges.
• Grow the team & culture: Contribute to hiring, onboarding, and building a collaborative, high-performing engineering culture.
• Optimize processes: Establish and continuously improve development processes, toolchains, and best practices, aligned with both software and hardware development.

What you will bring

• Strong knowledge of modern development practices and methodologies (e.g., Agile, CI/CD, code quality standards).
• Experience in firmware development (drivers, real-time systems, hardware control), ideally with Python as a core language and a genuine interest in physics.
• Broad technical understanding across embedded systems, database architectures, and automation workflows.
• A strategic mindset paired with strong execution skills; you can zoom out and lead the roadmap while keeping delivery on track with a strong hands-on approach.
• Proven leadership experience in software development with a strong track record in building and guiding teams.
• Experience or strong interest in product ownership: You enjoy owning and shaping the technical roadmap, managing the backlog and translating stakeholder needs into development priorities.
• Strong English communication skills and enthusiasm for contributing to an innovative, interdisciplinary environment at the intersection of hardware and software.

We value (Bonus)

• Experience working in hardware-software integrated environments (e.g., embedded systems, IoT, robotics).
• Prior involvement in technical product ownership: Owning roadmaps, managing backlogs for translating requirements into engineering priorities and project management experience.
• Familiarity with cross-functional collaboration across hardware, firmware, and project management teams.

What you can expect from eleQtron

• At the forefront: Work at the forefront of technology, where academic research meets commercial applications.
• A key leadership role in one of the most exciting technology fields of the future.
• Competitive salary: We value our team members and therefore provide remunerations that reflect this, additionally rewarding achievements.
• Our team can share in the company’s success through an attractive Virtual Stock Option Plan (VSOP).
• Team spirit: In our international and diverse team, and with our regular team events, having fun at work is simply part of the culture.
• Further development: We want to grow together and so we offer our team members needs-based, individualized further training as well as plenty of room for personal development.
• Wellness Package: We offer health-promoting benefits such as fitness programs like UrbanSportsClub to support your well-being.
• Bike Leasing: Our bike leasing program makes it easy to stay active and environmentally friendly.
• Moving Benefits: A warm welcome! We are happy to support employees who move for us with a bonus.
• Modern workplace: We have a high-quality infrastructure with laboratory space, offices and meeting rooms.