Native Processing Server Architect (m/f/d)

Q.ant GmbH; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 110.000 - 150.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Q.ant GmbH in Stuttgart is building photonic AI processing and seeks a Native Processing Server Architect to design, build, and evolve the NPS platform—from prototype construction and hardware evaluation to scaling strategies and deployment concepts. You will work hands-on with hardware, drive platform architecture, and ensure production readiness.

With 5+ years in IT architecture or HPC, you will lead end-to-end technical execution, collaborate with hardware and NPU teams, and push for

Qualifikationen

• Requires strong hands-on experience with server architectures, data center operations and high-density designs.
• Experience in prototype construction, hardware bring-up, and system validation.
• Experience leading technical roles and understanding of AI workloads is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Define and own the NPS platform architecture and roadmap for server concepts and deployment models.
• Oversee end-to-end technical execution from prototype to production deployment.
• Collaborate with hardware, NPU development, and production teams to ensure integration and serviceability.
• Establish scalable installation and deployment processes with cloud providers and data centers.
• Support Field Application Engineering during complex customer deployments.
• Drive platform innovation and translate engineering learnings into features.

Kenntnisse

Server architectures

IT architecture

HPC systems

Hardware deployment

Prototype build

Product ownership

English fluency

German language (optional)

Ausbildung

M.Sc. in Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Your mission

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 ourNative 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
• Optimizesystem density, performance, and manufactur abilityby collaborating closely withteamsfromhardware engineering, NPU developmentas well asNPUproduction, 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 architecturalexpertiseduring 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 prioritieswith 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:Proventrack recordin 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;proficiencyin 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 - alreadyvalidatedin 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:Innovativework environmentthat values technical excellence, open communication,andpragmatic 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