Senior Patent Manager (m/f/d)

Job description

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. Groundbreaking technology alone does not create market leadership. It must be strategically protected, defensible, and positioned to secure long-term freedom to operate and technological dominance. As our Senior Patent Manager (m/f/d), your mission is to transform innovation into strategic power. You ensure that breakthroughs in photonic processors are systematically identified, effectively protected, and leveraged to secure sustainable competitive advantage. By architecting a robust intellectual property framework, you convert technological excellence into long-term business value, enhance investor confidence, and reinforce the company’s position as a market leader. Your Responsibilities: - Strategic IP Architecture: Develop and evolve a forward-looking patent strategy that synchronizes Q.ANT’s breakthroughs with global business objectives for a sustainable competitive advantage. - Innovation Extraction: Partner with...