VP of Software

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We operate where academic research meets real‑world engineering and commercialisation.

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Key Responsibilities Software Strategy & Leadership • Define and own the long‑term software roadmap • Lead architecture decisions across embedded systems, firmware, control software, and cloud platforms • Build, mentor, and scale high‑performing engineering teams • Establish engineering best practices, quality standards, and CI/CD processes • Oversee development of: • Embedded and real‑time control systems • Firmware and device communication layers • Quantum compiler toolchains and execution runtimes • Ensure scalable, secure, and reliable software delivery Cross‑Functional Collaboration • Partner with physics, hardware, electronics, and product teams • Translate complex scientific requirements into scalable software architectures • Align software development with hardware milestones and experimental progress Team & Culture • Build an inclusive, high‑ownership engineering culture • Lead hiring, workforce planning, and capability development • Provide technical mentorship across all levels Required Qualifications • 8+ years of software engineering experience • 5+ years in senior leadership roles (Director, VP, Head of Engineering) • Strong background in embedded systems and real‑time software • Experience in hardware–software integration • Experience delivering complex technical products to production Domain Experience (One or More) • High‑Performance Computing • Control Systems • Compilers or Runtime Systems What We Offer • Relocation support • Health and mobility benefits • Modern deep‑tech engineering environment Lead and scale the software organisation behind a next-generation quantum computing platform at the forefront of deep-tech innovation.

VP of Software Engineering About the Company We are a German deep-tech company developing scalable quantum computers based on trapped-ion technology. Our systems integrate advanced optics, precision laser control, microwave‑driven ion traps, and high‑performance hardware to enable industrial‑grade quantum computing.

About the Role We are seeking a VP of Software Engineering to define and execute the software strategy behind our quantum computing platform. You will build and scale a high‑performing engineering organisation responsible for the full software stack – from embedded control systems to cloud services and developer tools.

This role sits at the intersection of physics, hardware engineering, and advanced software systems, requiring both strategic leadership and deep technical expertise.