
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…

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…
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
Energy-efficient, high-performance compute for AI/HPC and high-quality sensing for navigation and interfaces.
2018
Data and Analytics
€62,000,000
Series A announced July 17, 2025; subsequent closing added Duquesne Family Office per company communications.
“Involved deep-tech and strategic investors including Cherry Ventures, UVC Partners, imec.xpand, TRUMPF and other European deep-tech investors”
Shape the future of AI computing with light-based processors . We're building photonic AI acceleration systems that will replace transistor-based computing. As our Field Application Engineer, you'll be the technical bridge between our cutting-edge photonic technology and customers deploying next-gen AI infrastructure.
Location : Stuttgart, Germany
Type : Full-time, willingness to travel required (10-40%)
Your Mission
The future of AI computing is light, not electrons. Q.ANT is building photonic processing systems that compute with light – delivering a scalable, energy-efficient alternative to transistor-based architectures for next-generation AI and HPC applications.
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As Field Application Engineer - Photonic AI Acceleration (f/m/d), you will be the technical bridge between Q.ANT's cutting-edge photonic computing technology and its users . You'll support the development and assembly of photonic servers in the initial phase, gaining deep technical expertise in system design and performance. As production scales, you'll evolve into the primary technical contact for customers – providing training, integration support, and ensuring successful deployment of Q.ANT's Native Processing Servers in real-world applications.
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If you're energized by bridging cutting-edge technology and customer applications, solving complex integration challenges, and enabling customers to succeed with photonic AI acceleration, we want to hear from you.
Ready to become the technical voice of photonic computing? Let's talk - we're looking forward to your application!
Q.ANT is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.