Engineering Lead Quantum Firmware

Job Description

Engineering Lead (f / m / d)

Employment Type : Full-time

Location : Hamburg

Salary : Up to 130000 Base

Opportunity Overview

An innovative deep-tech organisation operating at the forefront of quantum computing is seeking an Engineering Lead to head its Quantum Firmware function. The business develops full-stack quantum computing systems using trapped-ion technology and is transitioning cutting-edge research into commercially viable products.

This is a senior leadership role combining technical ownership hands-on engineering and product-driven decision-making in a highly interdisciplinary environment spanning software hardware and physics.

Key Responsibilities

As Engineering Lead for Quantum Firmware you will be responsible for the technical direction delivery and growth of a specialist engineering team developing firmware that controls next-generation quantum computing systems.

• Technical ownership : Define and drive firmware and software architecture with a strong focus on modularity scalability and long-term stability
• Backlog and roadmap leadership : Act as Product Owner for the team translating requirements from hardware project management and stakeholders into a clear prioritised development roadmap
• Technical leadership : Set coding standards and best practices provide architectural guidance and support engineers in solving complex technical challenges while remaining hands-on where required
• Delivery and execution : Actively contribute to firmware development database design and automation initiatives while ensuring projects progress on time and to quality
• Cross-functional integration : Work closely with hardware and project teams to ensure seamless integration of firmware with industrial hardware systems
• Stakeholder engagement : Represent the engineering function in reviews maintain transparency on progress and risks and align with internal and external stakeholders
• Team growth and culture : Support hiring onboarding mentoring and the development of a high-performing collaborative engineering culture
• Process optimisation : Establish and continuously improve development processes toolchains and workflows aligned to both software and hardware lifecycles

Essential Skills and Experience

Desirable Experience

Whats on Offer

Application Process

For a confidential discussion or to apply please submit your CV outlining your leadership experience in firmware or embedded software environments. Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

Required Experience :

IC

Key Skills

Hospitality Management,ASP.NET,C++,ERP,Maintenance Engineering

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1