Your mission You will work with the Native Computing team to develop new architectures for Photonic Computing. Develop concepts and ideas for the photonic computing architecture In particular, take responsibility for the software side of the architecture Conduct literature reviews; understand and evaluate existing computing concepts and architectures Focus on the creative but physical aspect of the problem. Not on the engineering aspects of applications and software. Your profile Very good understanding and extensive experience with modern AI software stacks, their underlying models and assumptions and associated hardware requirements At least a PhD on a relevant topic or work experience (post-doc, in a company, other R&D) Experience with concepts and designs of computing cores in CMOS or equivalent AND/OR good understanding of integrated photonic and nonlinear/electro-optical optics Quick thinking and creativity Knowledge of relevant work and literature Open to discussions, especially with experts in theory, software, and applications A strong network in academia and beyond is a plus Experience with analog circuit design is a plus Why us? At Q.ANT, we’re shaping the future of computing by pushing the boundaries of photonic circuits and high-speed electronics. Our labs are hubs of innovation, where cutting-edge photonic designs and high-speed electronics become reality. If you’re passionate about merging theoretical advancements with practical applications, we want you on our team. About us Who we are and what we do Q.ANT is a photonic technology scale-up that emerged from TRUMPF’s R&D labs with deep knowledge in light generation, processing and detection. Since its founding as an independent startup in 2018, the company has been advancing and industrializing photonic and quantum technologies in computing and sensing. Q.ANT's photonic approach to sensing and computing have the potential to overcome the limitations of existing technologies and push the boundaries into new application areas ranging from HPC, AI, medical and autonomous vehicles to aerospace, machinery and process industries. Q.ANT is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.