Native Processing Server Architect (m/f/d)

Your mission The future of AI computing is light, not electrons. At Q.ANT, we are building photonic processing systems that compute with light—delivering a scalable, energy-efficient alternative to transistor-based architectures for next-generation AI and high-performance computing. As our Native Processing Server Architect (m/f/d) , within our Operations team, you will operate at the intersection of deep engineering execution and forward-looking platform architecture. You will take ownership of designing, building, and evolving our Native Processing Server (NPS) platform—from prototype construction and hardware evaluation to scaling strategies and deployment concepts. Hands-on with hardware and systems, you don't just specify architectures, you build, test, and validate them, directly shaping how our photonic technology reaches production and field environments. Your Impact & Responsibilities 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 validated in 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: Inno va tive work en v iron m ent that valu e s techni ca l excelle nce, open communi cation, a nd p rag matic 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 Find Jobs in Germany on Arbeitnow