Talent Partner (m/f/d)

Your mission

The future of AI computing is light, not electrons.

Q.ant is building photonic processing systems that compute with light – delivering a scalable, energy-efficient alternative to transistor-based architectures for next-generation AI and HPC applications.

Building this future requires exceptional talent—and that's where you come in. We need someone with conviction to orchestrate talent acquisition for highly specialized roles at the intersection of photonics, AI acceleration, and high-performance computing—pulling from scattered talent pools across quantum optics, semiconductor physics, and advanced computing architectures.

Your responsibilities

• Secure high-performance acquisition experience.
• State-of-the-art talent acquisition driven as a strategic leadership discipline: combine sharp, data-driven search with a human-centric candidate and onboarding experience by continually improving processes.
• Strategically guide hiring managers in developing and executing a forward-thinking talent strategy.
• Proactively anticipate talent market shifts, providing unique insights and intelligence that drive a competitive advantage.
• Develop robust talent pipelines for critical and future-focused roles.
• Ensure cross-functional alignment, seamlessly integrating talent acquisition with business objectives, technical demands, and organizational pace.

Your profile

• A minimum of four years of dedicated experience in talent acquisition.
• Exceptional market acumen; you possess intelligence that precedes industry-standard sources.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with and foster trusted relationships with senior stakeholders and technical leadership.
• A change agent mindset, prepared to constructively challenge existing processes and spearhead necessary improvements.
• Proven success in identifying, attracting, and securing high-caliber talent within highly competitive markets.
• Fluent in English, with proficiency in German being a distinct asset.

Why us?

• We hire for attitude and train for skills.
• We encourage self responsibility and accelerate professional development.
• We move fast and encourage experimentation.
• You have the opportunity to be part of developing breakthrough photonic computing technology and have a lasting impact on the future of computing.
• You can be part of a passionate international, highly skilled cross functional team.
• You will have access to the founders of the company.