Native Processing Server Architect (m/f/d)

Q.ANT; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 120.000 - 160.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Q.ANT, Stuttgart, Germany, seeks a Native Processing Server Architect (m/f/d) to lead the design, build, and evolution of our Native Processing Server platform. You will bridge hardware and software, turning prototypes into production-ready architectures and deployment concepts.

You will own the platform roadmap, drive hardware bring-up, validate systems, and collaborate with hardware, NPU development, and field teams, ensuring scalable, energy-efficient photonic AI infrastructure.

Qualifikationen

• M.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of hands-on experience in IT architecture, HPC, or enterprise IT infrastructure.
• Deep understanding of server technologies, data center operations, cluster computing, high-density server design, power/cooling constraints, and hardware deployment.
• Hands-on execution with prototype build, hardware bring-up, system validation, and server installations (OS, networking, low-level configuration).
• Product ownership/lead technical roles, with exposure to technical sales, consulting, or field deployment support.
• Familiarity with software development processes, AI workloads, or system integration (a strong plus).
• Fluent in English; proficiency in German or another European language is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Define and own the NPS platform architecture and platform roadmap, driving the evolution of server concepts, hardware selection, and deployment models.
• Drive end-to-end technical execution, including prototype construction, hardware bring-up, system configuration, thermal/power validation, and maintenance concepts.
• Optimize system density, performance, and manufacturability by collaborating with hardware engineering, NPU development and NPU production teams for seamless integration and serviceability.
• Establish scalable installation and deployment processes, collaborating with cloud/hosting partners and enterprise data center environments.
• Support Field Application Engineering (FAE) with deep architectural expertise during complex customer deployments and integration phases.
• Drive platform innovation and continuous improvement, translating real-world engineering learnings and market requirements into actionable platform features.
• Align platform strategy and priorities with the Director of Operations, product management, and cross-functional engineering teams.

Kenntnisse

NPS platform architecture

Hardware bring-up

Server technologies

Power/thermal management

OS & networking

Product ownership

AI workloads

Ausbildung

M.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Thermal/power validation tools

Jobbeschreibung

The future of AI computing is light, not electrons.

At Q.ANT, we are building photonic processing systems that compute with light—delivering a scalable, energy-efficient alternative to transistor-based architectures for next-generation AI and high-performance computing.

As our Native Processing Server Architect (m/f/d), within our Operations team, you will operate at the intersection of deep engineering execution and forward-looking platform architecture. You will take ownership of designing, building, and evolving our Native Processing Server (NPS) platform—from prototype construction and hardware evaluation to scaling strategies and deployment concepts. Hands‑on with hardware and systems, you don't just specify architectures, you build, test, and validate them, directly shaping how our photonic technology reaches production and field environments.

Your Impact & Responsibilities

• Define and own the NPS platform architecture and platform roadmap, driving the evolution of server concepts, hardware selection, and deployment models
• Drive end‑to‑end technical execution, including prototype construction, hardware bring‑up, system configuration, thermal/power validation, and maintenance concepts
• Optimize system density, performance, and manufactur ability by collaborating closely with teams from hardware engineering, NPU development as well as NPU production, to ensure seamless integration and service ability
• Establish scalable installation and deployment processes, collaborating with cloud/hosting partners and enterprise data center environments
• Support Field Application Engineering (FAE) with deep architectural expertise during complex customer deployments and integration phases
• Drive platform innovation and continuous improvement, translating real‑world engineering learnings and market requirements into actionable platform features
• Align platform strategy and priorities with the Director of Operations, product management, and cross‑functional engineering teams

Your profile

• Education: M.Sc. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
• Experience: 5+ years of hands‑on experience in IT architecture, HPC, or enterprise IT infrastructure
• Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of server technologies, data center operations, cluster computing, high‑density server design, power/cooling constraints, and hardware deployment
• Hands‑on Execution: Proven track record in prototype build, hardware bring‑up, system validation, and server installations (OS, networking, low‑level configuration)
• Product & Customer Orientation: Experience in product ownership/lead technical roles, alongside exposure to technical sales, consulting, or field deployment support
• Software & AI Skills: Familiarity with software development processes, AI workloads, or system integration (a strong plus)
• Languages: Fluent in English; proficiency in German or another European language is a plus

Why us?

• Work on the leading edge: Photonic AI acceleration technologies that will define the next decade of computing - already validatedin production HPC environments
• Make impact at scale: Help solve one of computing's biggest challenges - making growing demand in compute and sustainability go hand in hand
• Own your work from day one: Broad autonomy and decision authority with direct impact on product success and the future of AI infrastructure
• Fast-track your growth: Work on challenges with few industry precedents - every problem you solve becomes new institutional knowledge and potentially industry‑defining IP
• World- class team: Collaborate alongside a passionate, international, cross‑functional team of experts in photonics, processor design, and AI systems
• Direct access to leadership: Work closely with the company’s founders, including CEO Dr. Michael Förtsch, and the Q.ANT senior leadership team
• Collaborative culture: Innovative work environment that values technical excellence, open communication, and pragmatic problem‑solving
• Be part of history: Join at the inflection point where photonic computing transitions from research to mainstream - your contributions will shape this transformation