WORK AT Q.ANT

Beyond Benefits: Your Experience at Q.ANT

At Q.ANT, you’ll experience the best of both worlds: the agility and creativity of a scale-up, combined with the stability of long-term industrial funding. Here, you’ll be part of a select group shaping the future of photonic computing—and growing alongside us.

Open Positions

Impact You Can See

  • Solve Hard Scientific Problems – Work on challenging physics and engineering problems that push the boundaries of possibility.
  • Drive Breakthrough Technologies – Contribute to the development of next-generation photonic compute systems with lasting industrial impact.
  • Make a Difference – Help create solutions that improve sustainability, efficiency, and quality of life.
  • From Lab to Industrialization – Move your research from theory to real-world application faster than in traditional environments.
  • Experimentation Encouraged – Your ideas are valued and can take shape quickly in a fast-moving, innovation-driven culture.

Accelerate Your Development

  • Mindset Over Credentials – We hire for attitude and train for skills.
  • Expert Mentoring – Learn from seasoned photonics professionals and gain direct access to our founders.
  • Cross-Disciplinary Exposure – Collaborate across physics, engineering, and systems to broaden your expertise.
  • Structured Growth – Regular feedback and performance reviews guide your career trajectory.
  • Autonomy & Responsibility – Take ownership of your work and accelerate your professional growth.

A Team That Inspires

  • Passionate & Skilled – Work alongside a highly international, cross-functional team of experts driving deep tech innovation.
  • Shared Values & Purpose – A team driven by Quality, Anticipation, Novelty & Team work -   committed to pushing the limits of photonic technologies.
  • Engaging Team Experiences – From BBQs and sports to cultural events and concerts, we foster camaraderie and collaboration.
  • Innovative Mindset – A culture that encourages experimentation, creative problem solving, and continuous learning.

Flexibility That Works for You

  • Trust-Based Working Hours – Focus on results, not timesheets.
  • Well-deserved vacation days – Full-time Q.ANTies enjoy 30 days per year to recharge and maintain work-life balance.
  • Mobile Work Options
  • Flexible Contracts – Full-time or part-time arrangements to suit your needs.

Your Work Environment & Facilities

  • Technical Lab Access – Hands-on access to cutting-edge labs for prototyping and experimentation.
  • Modern, Ergonomic Workspaces – Dedicated desks with adjustable chairs, dual monitors, and deep-tech optimized tools.
  • Collaborative Open Spaces – Flexible meeting setups and breakout areas designed for team brainstorming and innovation.
  • Onsite Amenities – Fresh coffee, water, and seasonal fruit to fuel your focus.
  • Canteen nearby & Onsite kitchen – Large lunch area for informal collaboration and social meals.
  • Accessibility & Inclusivity – Fully inclusive workplace with disabled-accessible facilities to support all team members.
  • Easy Commute – Onsite parking, convenient access to motorways, and proximity to public transport stations.

Your Everyday Perks

  • Deutschlandticket Subsidy – Support for sustainable commuting.
  • Meal Allowance – €4/day tax-free, on top of salary.

Security You Can Count On

  • Permanent contracts with a stable, well-funded scaleup.
  • Annual company bonus — direct participation in Q.ANT’s success.
  • Participation in fixed-term, state-funded projects with secured financing.
WORK AT Q.ANT