Q.ANT

Q.ANT is a photonic technology scale-up, originating from TRUMPF's R&D labs, specializing in Native Computing and Native Sensing. They leverage light-based technologies to advance AI and…

AI AccelerationEnergy-Efficient AIHPCLight-based technologyNative ComputingNative SensingPhotonic ComputingQuantum Sensingqant.com

Q.ANT

Q.ANT is a photonic technology scale-up, originating from TRUMPF's R&D labs, specializing in Native Computing and Native Sensing. They leverage light-based technologies to advance AI and…

AI AccelerationEnergy-Efficient AIHPCLight-based technologyNative ComputingNative SensingPhotonic ComputingQuantum Sensingqant.com

HQStuttgart, DE

Team Size89

Open Jobs13

Total Funding$72M

Latest Fundraise9 months ago

TL;DR

Founded: 2018

Headquarters: Stuttgart, Germany

Core tech: Photonic processors for native computing and sensing (LENA architecture)

Latest round: Series A (€62M announced July 17, 2025)

Employee count: 89

Company Overview

Problem Domain

Energy-efficient, high-performance compute for AI/HPC and high-quality sensing for navigation and interfaces.

Founded

2018

Industry

Data and Analytics

Tech Stack

Photonic processors (LENA)

Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN)

Funding Track Record

Series A- 2025-07-17

€62,000,000

Series A announced July 17, 2025; subsequent closing added Duquesne Family Office per company communications.

Investor Signal

“Involved deep-tech and strategic investors including Cherry Ventures, UVC Partners, imec.xpand, TRUMPF and other European deep-tech investors”

Join the Team

Junior Photonic PIC Test & Characterization Engineer (f/m/d)

On-SiteStuttgart Region, US

On-Site • Stuttgart Region, US

YOUR MISSION

Perform optical and electrical characterizations of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonic integrated circuits (PICs). This is the role for an operator performing high-quality characterizations for TFLN development and products with ability to implement development steps for advanced lab setups, including probe stations and test instrumentation. The engineer must ensure a full availability and interruption-free evaluation of PIC and PIC-modules.

Key responsibilities:

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Deliver high-precision performance data for PICs and optical modules enabling design validation, root cause analysis, and manufacturing yield improvement.

Shorten design-to-validation cycle time through efficient setup automation and streamlined test methodologies.

Enhance product performance and manufacturability by providing clear, data-driven recommendations to design and process teams.

Oversee daily lab environment, ensuring high-quality, reproducible results.

Ensure adherence to lab safety standards and equipment handling protocols.

B.Sc. in optoelectronics, physics or a related field.

≥1 years in photonic device characterization

Technical Knowledge:

Optical fiber alignment and laser handling
Python programming
Automated probe stations
RF probe handling and setups
Thin-film lithium niobate devices
Calibration methods for optical and RF systems
Advantage: High-speed optical modulation, detection, and RF signal integrity principles
Advantage: Measurement instrumentation (VNAs, high-speed oscilloscopes, optical spectrum analyzers, RF probes, tunable lasers)

Tools & Processes:

Automation scripting (Python, LabVIEW, MATLAB).
Data acquisition systems and post-processing workflows.

Fluent in English; proficiency in German or another European language is a plus.

Make growing demand in compute and sustainability go hand in hand
Work on leading edge photonic AI acceleration technologies.
Collaborative and innovative work environment.
Own your work from day one and fast-track your professional growth.
Work alongside a passionate, international, cross-functional team of experts.
Collaborate closely with the company’s founders and core leadership team.

Who we are and what we do

Q.ANT is a photonic deep-tech scale-up developing photonic processing solutions that compute natively with light and deliver a scalable alternative to transistor-based systems. Its Light Empowered Native Arithmetics (LENA) architecture delivers analog co-processing power optimised for complex computation and enabling energy-efficient performance for next-generation AI and HPC applications. Q.ANT operates its own Thin-Film Lithium Niobate (TFLN) chip pilot line in collaboration with the Institute for Microelectronics Stuttgart, IMS CHIPS, and is currently shipping its Native Processing Servers to selected partners. Q.ANT was founded by Michael Förtsch in 2018 and is headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany.

Q.ANT

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TL;DR

Company Overview

Problem Domain

Founded

Industry

Tech Stack

Funding Track Record

Investor Signal

Founders

What we do

Join the Team

Junior Photonic PIC Test & Characterization Engineer (f/m/d)

Startup jobs. A lot of them.

Data Scientist

Frontend Developer

AI Researcher

Technical Writer

Product Designer

Product Designer

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