About this role
Your missionThe 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 modelsDrive end-to-end technical execution, including prototype construction, hardware bring-up, system configuration, thermal/power validation, and maintenance conceptsOptimize 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 abilityEstablish scalable installation and deployment processes, collaborating with cloud/hosting partners and enterprise data center environmentsSupport Field Application Engineering (FAE) with deep architectural expertise during complex customer deployments and integration phasesDrive platform innovation and continuous improvement, translating real-world engineering learnings and market requirements into actionable platform featuresAlign 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 fieldExperience: 5+ years of hands-on experience in IT architecture, HPC, or enterprise IT infrastructureTechnical Mastery: Deep understanding of server technologies, data center operations, cluster computing, high-density server design, power/cooling constraints, and hardware deploymentHands-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 supportSoftware & 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 environmentsMake impact at scale: Help solve one of computing's biggest challenges - making growing demand in compute and sustainability go hand in handOwn your work from day one: Broad autonomy and decision authority with direct impact on product success and the future of AI infrastructureFast-track your growth: Work on challenges with few industry precedents - every problem you solve becomes new institutional knowledge and potentially industry-defining IPWorld- class team: Collaborate alongside a passionate, international, cross-functional team of experts in photonics, processor design, and AI systemsDirect access to leadership: Work closely with the company’s founders, including CEO Dr. Michael Förtsch, and the Q.ANT senior leadership teamCollaborative culture: Innovative work environment that values technical excellence, open communication, and pragmatic problem-solvingBe part of history: Join at the inflection point where photonic computing transitions from research to mainstream - your contributions will shape this transformation