Chief Executive Officer CEO (m/f/d) Dresden, remote
MemLog – a subsidiary of SprinD, Germany’s home for people with radical new ideas – is driving the shift toward a new computing paradigm of neuromorphic computing. We develop new memristors to enable AI-systems that compute faster with significantly higher energy‑efficiency. Our goal is to mature this breakthrough technology and scale it toward mass production.
YOUR ROLE
As CEO, you will have full strategic and operational responsibility for maturing the memristor technology and preparing its scale‑up to mass production with leading foundries. You will lead a phased development from proven concepts to functional devices, including a hybrid integration with CMOS technology and a monolithic solution. You have the rare opportunity to translate world‑class research into industrial impact and help realize a new computing paradigm.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop MemLog from early‑stage venture to a scalable, investor‑ready company
- Define and adapt the project strategy and milestones in alignment with stakeholders
- Ensure timely execution of project milestones
- Keep target applications and use cases in focus throughout all development phases
- Own investor relations and fundraising activities to support company growth and scale‑up
Resource Management
- Manage and coordinate the technology teams and ensure maximum uptime of the pilot line
- Plan and monitor the project budget (funding, material resources, and prices).
- Manage service providers, technical supplies, and infrastructure.
- Report to SPRIND management, specialist departments and other stakeholders.
Ecosystem & Partnerships
- Establish and maintain partner networks with foundries, universities, research institutes and VCs/investors.
- Involve external technical partners or experts of related technology fields where needed.
- Monitor memristor and CMOS technology development
Communication & Public Relations
- Define and approve communication strategy for publications and internet and journals
- Represent the project internally within SPRIND and externally to partners and stakeholders
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
- Completed university degree in e.g. semiconductor technology, electrical engineering, physics or material science.
- Deep expertise in the semiconductor technology, semiconductor device physics and related fields, including the market landscape, new technology trends and innovations within this sector
- Entrepreneurial leader and startup mindset
- 5+ years’ work experience as team lead in semiconductor- or related industry
- Strong network within the tech, startup, and research communities
- Hands‑on experience in fund‑raising from venture capital or institutional investors
- Sound experience in working closely with industry partners
- Creative, solution‑oriented and passionate way of work
- Strong communication and presentation skills
- Fluent in English and German
PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Successful exit(s) with startups as a founder or as a senior executive
- MBA from a top tier program
WHAT WE OFFER
- A chance to contribute to realize a breakthrough technology
- A forward‑thinking, mission‑driven work culture at the intersection of science, administration, and innovation
- Attractive compensation based on the responsibility of the position
- Flexible working hours, hybrid on‑site and remote
- Flat hierarchies and high individual responsibility
- Access to conferences, team events and a supportive work culture.
We are looking forward to your application via our contact form below.