Talent Partner (f/m/d)

Ignite Next GmbH; München; Hybrid; EUR 52.000 - 78.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Wellpass gym membership

Equity program

30 vacation days

Annual learning budget

Team off-sites

Zusammenfassung

QuantumDiamonds is seeking a Talent Partner (f/m/d) in Germany to own multiple concurrent searches and attract highly specialised technical talent. You will lead headhunting, build talent maps, and partner closely with hiring managers to translate complex requirements into realistic candidate profiles.

You will drive end-to-end recruiting across engineering, hardware, physics, and semiconductors, creating strong candidate experiences and scalable processes while contributing to broader People &

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, recruiting, executive search, or headhunting.
• Proactively source and hire hard-to-find technical talent.
• Strong sourcing and headhunting skills: map markets and target profiles.
• Experience running end-to-end recruitment processes across multiple roles.
• Partnering with hiring managers and guiding interview processes.
• Excellent interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Proactive, persistent, and curious with strong ownership.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.
• Experience in deep tech/engineering/semiconductors is preferred.
• Ashby ATS experience is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Headhunt & Talent Discovery for niche technical markets.
• Own multiple searches end-to-end from intake to closing.
• Collaborate with hiring managers to translate requirements into target markets.
• Build pipelines and candidate experiences that are personal and professional.
• Contribute to broader People & Culture topics as needed.
• Elevate recruiting practices with data and scalable processes.

Kenntnisse

Talent Acquisition

Sourcing

Headhunting

End-to-end recruiting

Stakeholder collaboration

Communication

English fluency

German helpful

Tools

Ashby ATS

Jobbeschreibung

As our Talent Partner (f/m/d), your primary focus will be recruiting: owning multiple concurrent searches and helping QuantumDiamonds find exceptional technical talent in highly specialised markets.
From physicists and engineers to hardware, semiconductor, and other deep-tech profiles, many of the people we are looking for are not actively searching for their next job. Your job is to find these hidden gems, understand what motivates them, and get them excited about solving hard problems with QD.

You will own recruitment processes end to end, partner closely with hiring managers, and continuously improve how we identify, assess, and attract exceptional talent. As our hiring needs evolve, you will also have the opportunity to contribute to broader People & Culture topics, making this a strong fit for someone who wants to stay close to recruiting while exploring and occasionally supporting broader People & Culture topics. In the longer term, this role offers a clear career path toward leading the recruiting function at QuantumDiamonds as we continue to scale.

Who we are

Founded in 2022 as a spin-off of TU Munich, QD leverages quantum sensors to rapidly capture three-dimensional current maps within multi-layer chips. Our strong, international team of over 60, including physicists, engineers, data scientists, and other experts, works side by side with major semiconductor manufacturers, supporting chip debugging and accelerating yield analysis. Backed by top-tier deep tech investors, semiconductor experts, and strategic public programmes, we have ensured long-term stability, shifting from breakthrough to scale – and shaping the next chapter in chip testing.

Why join us?

Picture this:

• A machine that catches what others miss – in milliseconds.
• Physics, data, and engineering are working hand in hand to build tools that matter.
• An international team who loves solving hard problems and where knowledge flows fast.

Still unsure about why joining us?

• You'll get to build a company together with a brilliant and welcoming team on a product that has never been done before.
• Our technology is the cutting edge of tomorrow, starting today and not in 10 years.
• You will work directly with major semiconductor companies from Day 1.
• You'll get virtual shares and act on behalf of the entire company, beyond just your own team.
• You’ll be part of a high-growth company backed by top-tier investors.

Let’s make the invisible visible!

What will you do

Headhunting & Talent Discovery

• Find exceptional candidates who are not necessarily looking for us yet through proactive sourcing, headhunting, referrals, networks, communities, and creative search strategies.
• Build talent maps for niche technical markets and identify where the strongest relevant talent can be found.
• Go beyond keyword searches and understand the underlying skills and adjacent backgrounds that could make someone successful at QuantumDiamonds.
• Build genuine relationships with high-potential candidates and develop pipelines for roles we know will matter as we grow.

End-to-End Recruiting

• Own multiple recruitment processes in parallel, from intake and search strategy through sourcing, interviews, assessment, offer, and closing.
• Recruit across QuantumDiamonds with a strong focus on engineering, hardware, physics, semiconductor, and other highly specialized technical profiles.
• Run structured screening interviews and confidently assess motivation, experience, potential, and overall fit.
• Keep 10+ searches moving with strong prioritisation, clear communication, and disciplined follow-through.
• Create a candidate experience that feels personal, transparent, and professional from first outreach to signed offer.

Hiring Manager Partnership

• Partner closely with hiring managers to understand what they genuinely need rather than simply recruiting against a job description.
• Translate highly technical requirements into realistic candidate profiles, search strategies, and target markets.
• Bring market insights back to hiring managers and challenge requirements constructively when the candidate pool tells us something different.
• Guide hiring teams on interviews, candidate assessment, decision-making, and closing.

Recruiting Excellence

• Track the health of your recruiting funnel and use data to understand where searches are working and where they are not.
• Continuously experiment with sourcing channels, messaging, assessment methods, and recruiting tools.
• Help us build scalable recruiting practices without losing the speed and personal approach of a scale-up.
• Strengthen QuantumDiamonds' reputation within relevant technical communities and contribute ideas to employer branding and talent strategy.

Broader People & Culture Contribution

• Contribute to broader People projects when hiring volume allows, for example, in onboarding, employer branding, employee experience, or People processes.
• Work closely with the wider People & Culture team and develop a strong understanding of the employee lifecycle beyond recruitment.
• Bring your candidate and market perspective into broader discussions around talent, culture, and organisational growth.
• Broaden your People exposure over time while keeping recruiting as your core area of expertise.

What is expected of you

• 3+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, recruiting, executive search, or headhunting.
• Proven ability to proactively source and hire hard-to-find technical talent, not just manage inbound applications.
• Strong sourcing and headhunting skills: you can map markets, identify target profiles, and approach candidates effectively.
• Experience running end-to-end recruitment processes across multiple roles in parallel.
• Confident partnering with hiring managers and challenging briefs when needed.
• Strong interviewing and candidate assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive, persistent, and curious mindset with strong ownership and prioritisation skills.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and iterating sourcing strategies when needed.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus.
• Experience in deep tech, hardware, engineering, semiconductors, physics, or similar fields is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Ashby (ATS) is a strong plus.

Our benefits

• Mission: At QD, we’re driven by more than just building great products - we aim to make a lasting difference. Joining us means contributing to meaningful work that goes beyond business as usual.
• Impact & growth: This is an exciting stage of our journey, and your voice matters. You’ll have the chance to shape our culture, influence key decisions, and grow alongside a company that’s scaling fast.
• Health & fitness: With a company-sponsored Wellpass membership, you’ll have access to countless gyms, classes, and wellness offers across Germany to stay healthy and active.
• Team & culture: We believe the best ideas come when we connect outside the office. From regular off-sites to team events, you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Well-being & balance: We value rest and recovery. That’s why you’ll enjoy 30 vacation days plus public holidays to recharge and return inspired.
• Learning & development: Your growth is our priority. We provide an annual budget dedicated to courses, conferences, or any resources that help you expand your skills.
• Ownership & participation: As part of our equity program, you’ll directly share in our success and the value we create together.