Software Team Lead - Quantum Sensing Platform

At QuantumDiamonds, we turn quantum physics into real-world impact. As Software Team Lead for our quantum sensing software platform, you will play a dual role: leading a cross-functional team of backend and frontend engineers while shaping the product vision and roadmap for our cutting-edge microscopy software.

Working closely with our Software Architect, other Product Owners, and stakeholders across hardware, machine learning, and data science, you'll ensure we deliver high-quality, user-centric software that powers our quantum sensing tools. Your mission: bridge business and technology, inspire your team, and translate customer needs into impactful features that push the limits of what's measurable., * Own the product vision and roadmap for our quantum sensing software platform, aligning business value with technical feasibility.

• Lead and empower a team of backend and frontend engineers, fostering a culture of collaboration, growth, and excellence.
• Work closely with the Software Architect to ensure scalable, high-quality technical solutions without sacrificing delivery speed.
• Our technology stack includes C++ and Python, with UI development in Qt and CI/CD pipelines on GitHub Actions.
• Collaborate with other Product Owners to manage dependencies and ensure cross-product alignment.
• Translate customer and stakeholder needs into clear product requirements and well-prioritized backlogs.
• Monitor delivery progress, manage risks, and ensure your team consistently delivers value on time.
• Act as the bridge between engineering, stakeholders, and customers, communicating priorities and results with clarity.

Do you have experience in Python?, * 5+ years of experience in software product development, with at least 2 years in a leadership or product ownership role.

• Strong background in managing cross-functional software teams (backend, frontend, or full-stack), ideally in a startup or scale-up environment.
• Proven ability to translate business goals into technical priorities and drive product delivery end to end.
• Experience in backlog management, agile methodologies, and stakeholder communication.
• Excellent collaboration skills - able to align with engineers, architects, other POs, and executives.
• A hands-on, proactive mindset and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Experience with scientific software, hardware-in-the-loop systems, or semiconductor tools.

• Competitive salary with equity participation.
• 30 days of paid vacation plus public holidays.
• Company-sponsored Wellpass membership.
• Annual learning and development budget.
• Regular off-sites and team events.

Founded in 2022 as a spin-off of TU Munich, QD leverages quantum sensors to rapidly capture three-dimensional current maps within multi-layer chips. Our 30-strong team of physicists, engineers, and data scientists works side by side with major semiconductor manufacturers, helping them in chip debugging and accelerating their yield analysis. Backed by top-tier deep tech investors, semiconductor experts, and strategic public programs, we have ensured long-term stability, shifting from breakthrough to scale - and shaping the next chapter in chip testing. Why join us? Picture this: * A machine that catches what others miss - in milliseconds. * Physics, data, and engineering are working hand in hand to build tools that matter. * An international team, who loves solving hard problems and where knowledge flows fast. Still unsure about why joining us? * You'll get to build a company together with a brilliant and welcoming team on a product that has never been done before. * Our technology is the cutting edge of tomorrow, starting today and not in 10 years. * You will work directly with major semiconductor companies from Day 1. * You'll get virtual shares and act on behalf of the entire company, beyond just your own team. * You'll be part of a high-growth company backed by top-tier investors., QuantumDiamonds develops and deploys world-leading quantum sensing technologies and tools for the failure analysis and metrology of a new generation of semiconductor chips, enabling innovation within the heterogeneous integration and advanced packaging era. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of quantum physicists, engineers, and data scientists design metrology tools that move the industry forward. If you have any questions regarding the application process or whether you are the right fit for QuantumDiamonds GmbH, please don't hesitate to contact us at careers@qd-st.com.