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Engineering Lead (f / m / d)

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Hamburg

Salary: Up to 130000 Base

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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.