Software Engineering Manager

vor 18 Stunden

Garching bei München, Bayern, Deutschland planqc Vollzeit 80.000 € - 120.000 € pro Jahr


Your mission

As Software Engineering Manager – Control System at planqc, you will lead and support a growing team of engineers working closely with the hardware development of our neutral-atom quantum computer. You will ensure their personal growth, technical excellence, and delivery impact while driving the development of the control system software stack. In close collaboration with cross-functional teams, particularly hardware engineers and senior leadership, you will align technical execution with company strategy and product priorities, while fostering a healthy and collaborative engineering culture. 

Key responsibilities
 
People Management 
  • Lead and support a team of engineers.
  • Run regular 1:1s, mentoring, and career development conversations.
  • Provide performance feedback and conduct evaluations.
  • Hire, onboard, and retain top engineering talent.
  • Foster a healthy, diverse, and collaborative team culture.
Technical & Project Management 
  • Drive execution through planning, prioritization, and delivery monitoring.
  • Align team goals with company and product priorities.
  • Ensure engineering quality standards (testing, reviews, documentation).
  • Facilitate design discussions and guide technical decisions.
  • Coordinate dependencies with hardware and software teams and proactively remove blockers.
  • Communicate progress, risks, and needs to senior leadership.
  • Support preparation and submission of new project and funding applications.


Your profile

Necessary requirements: 
  • 3–5 years of experience in engineering leadership, or strong track record as senior engineer with team coordination experience.
  • Solid technical background in embedded systems, control software, software architecture, distributed systems, and industry experience in hardware-related development.
  • Experience with hardware-in-the-loop tests and integration with experimental hardware.
  • Experience working in or with optics labs.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with proven ability to build trust and motivate teams.
  • Experience with project management practices and agile workflows.
  • Fluent in English (spoken and written); German is a plus.
  • Valid work permit for Germany or the EU.
Supplementary skills: 
  • Background in electronics, FPGA programming, or real-time systems.
  • Prior experience in a startup or research-driven environment.
  • Experience working with funding applications or R&D projects.


Why us?

planqc, founded in 2022 by scientists from the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics (MPQ) and Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich (LMU), is a pioneering quantum computing startup based in Garching near Munich. We specialize in developing highly scalable neutral-atom quantum computers, utilizing individual atoms as qubits. 

Here's why you'll love being part of our journey:
  • Cutting-Edge Innovation: At planqc, you'll work with state-of-the-art technology, using individual atoms as qubits to build highly scalable quantum computers. Our unique approach combines precision from the world's best atomic clocks, quantum gas microscopes, and high-speed Rydberg gates. Together, we're creating the fastest path to industry-relevant quantum advantage.
  • Impactful Projects: Join us as we develop groundbreaking quantum systems and software, including a 1,000-qubit computer for the Leibniz Supercomputing Centre (LRZ), a bespoke quantum computer for the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and quantum algorithms for several DLR projects.
  • Empowered by Excellence: With notable advisors and board members like Hermann Hauser (founder of ARM) and Professor Ann-Kristin Achleitner, we're guided by exceptional leadership. Our Series A funding of €50 million allows us to push boundaries and explore new horizons.
  • Dynamic Work Culture: We value innovation, collaboration, and growth. Our team of around 50 brilliant minds works from locations in Garching, Ulm, and Innsbruck, fostering an environment where creativity meets ambition. 
  • Recognition and Growth: planqc's achievements are celebrated globally. From winning the German Startup Award in 2023 to being named a Technology Pioneer by the World Economic Forum in 2024, you'll be part of a company that's making history.
  • Work-Life Synergy: Whether it's through team events, after-work socials, or opportunities to attend quantum conferences worldwide, you'll find a supportive community that values both your professional and personal growth.


About us

At planqc, we harness the laws of quantum mechanics to build revolutionary computing systems. Our quantum computers store information in individual atoms — nature's perfect qubits — and process it through scalable arrays manipulated by precisely controlled laser pulses. This groundbreaking technology is paving the way of redifining the future of computation but also enabling transformative applications across industries.
Our roots lie in decades of international research on neutral-atom quantum technologies. Building on the technology used in the world's best atomic clocks combined with advanced quantum gas microscopes, and high-speed Rydberg gates, we've built a foundation for innovation that's unmatched.
At the heart of planqc is a commitment to excellence, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. Whether you're a quantum physicist, software engineer, or operations expert, you'll find a place here to grow, contribute, and thrive.

Together, we're not just imagining the future — we're building it.

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