Photonics Design Engineer – PIC & Tape-Out (f/m/d)
Q.ANTStuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Posted March 19, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
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.
Job Description
We are looking for a mid-to-senior level engineer to join our team as the technical owner of PIC design, responsible for the end-to-end design and tape-out of integrated photonic circuits, ensuring they are testable, manufacturable, and ready to scale.
Requirements
- Own and drive end-to-end tape-outs
- Act as primary interface to foundries and external fabrication partners
- Contribute to PDK development and validation
- Mentor junior engineers
- Feed design insights into Q.ANT's photonic technology roadmap
Benefits
- World-class team
- Direct access to leadership
- Collaborative culture
- Fast-track your growth