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Lead Software Engineer - Photonic Applications(m/w/x)

Stuttgart
Full-timeOn-siteSenior
AI/ML

You will bridge the gap between photonic hardware and real-world use cases by developing optimized algorithms, creating developer assets, and collaborating with partners to prove the power of light-based computing.

Requirements

  • 5+ years full-stack software engineering
  • Proficiency in Python and C/C++ or Rust
  • 5+ years experience with external partners
  • Expertise in AI algorithms and scientific computing
  • Understanding of hardware acceleration and optimization
  • Experience with novel hardware demos (plus)
  • Creating technical enablement content (plus)
  • Familiarity with Open Source development workflows
  • Degree in CS, Physics, or related field
  • Fluency in English; German is a plus

Tasks

  • Determine how algorithms leverage photonic hardware
  • Optimize performance-critical code in Python, C/C++, and Rust
  • Develop compelling performance benchmarks
  • Collaborate with internal teams to refine architectural designs
  • Provide structured feedback based on real-world applications
  • Partner with clients on AI and scientific proof-of-concepts
  • Create tutorials, reference implementations, and Jupyter notebooks
  • Write developer-facing documentation and technical assets
  • Deliver public presentations and technical workshops
  • Manage project timelines and stakeholder expectations
  • Contribute to open-source initiatives and developer ecosystems

Work Experience

5 years

Education

Bachelor's degreeORMaster's degree

Languages

EnglishBusiness FluentGermanBasic

Tools & Technologies

PythonC/C++RustPyTorchJAXTensorFlowGitHubCI/CD pipelinesJupyter notebooks

Benefits

Diverse Work

  • Work on leading edge technologies

Purpose-Driven Work

  • Ownership of work

Career Advancement

  • Fast-track growth opportunities

Informal Culture

  • International cross-functional team
  • Open communication

Startup Environment

  • Direct access to leadership
  • Innovative work environment

Other Benefits

  • Pragmatic problem-solving
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