Native Processing Server Engineer (m/f/d)
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Your mission
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
Optimize 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 ability
Establish scalable installation and deployment processes, collaborating with cloud/hosting partners and enterprise data center environments
Support Field Application Engineering (FAE) with deep architectural expertise during 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 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 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: 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 support
- Software & 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 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
Collab o rative cul ture: Innovative work environment that values technical excellence, open communication, and pragmatic 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
About Q.ANT
Developing photonic processors for energy-efficient computing and AI.
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