Photonics Technical Lead

Photonics Technical Lead

Up to €90K + Stock Options + Relocation Support

North Rhine‑Westphalia, Germany

I am hiring on behalf of an exceptional, fast‑growing deep‑tech startup in North Rhine‑Westphalia that is building cutting‑edge photonic technology powering next‑generation quantum computing and other high‑performance applications.

Following strong commercial traction and major funding wins, the company is scaling its engineering organization by around 50% over the next 12 months and they are now looking for a Photonics Technical Lead who wants to shape ground‑up hardware innovation in one of Germany's most exciting quantum‑friendly environments.

You will be joining a highly technical, multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of photonics, cryogenics, high‑speed electronics, and advanced packaging, with direct influence on system performance and product roadmap.

Role responsibilities

• Lead design, development, and optimisation of photonic components for quantum and high‑performance systems.
• Work hands‑on across photonics, cryogenics, and high‑speed electronics, guiding design decisions at device, module, and system level.
• Drive technical direction for packaging and integration of electronic components.
• Influence long‑term product architecture and technology strategy.

Candidate experience and profile required

• Strong photonics background required.
• Practical experience with packaging techniques in harsh requirements.
• High‑speed electronics expertise.

This is a high impact role with the opportunity to work on technology advancing the future of physics. If you are open to exploring this opportunity, please apply, and I'd be delighted to share more about the company and team.