Team Lead Data Science & Machine Learning (f/m/d)

QuantumDiamonds is a novel equipment vendor from Germany which builds magnetic field imaging systems based on quantum sensors. Our Data Science & Machine Learning team in Pre-Development owns the chain from raw quantum sensor data to the current map an engineer can act on: the statistical evaluation of the sensor signal, the simulation and training data pipelines, the reconstruction of fields and currents, with the machine learning pipeline for three-dimensional current in production today, and the validation of every map against simulation and reference measurements. The machine learning here is physics-based: supervised models on measurement data, inverse problems, image reconstruction. It is not a generative AI role.

We are looking for a Team Lead to take over this team of currently eight data scientists and machine learning engineers plus interns, with a clear growth perspective, from our Head of Pre-Development, who has led it directly until now. You lead the people, own the backlog as product owner in our Scrum setup, and are accountable for a production ML pipeline that chipmakers rely on, with protected time for the research that becomes the next generation of the QDm. You work alongside two peer team leads in Pre-Development. This is a leadership role with a strong technical spine, not a principal engineer role with a few reports.

Picture this

• Quantum sensors that see inside the most advanced chips on Earth, right where two frontier fields collide.
• Nobel-Prize physics aimed at real customers with real problems, in production now, not someday.
• Physicists, data scientists, and engineers building side by side, turning deep science into tools the industry actually runs on.
• An international team that runs at hard problems for fun, where knowledge moves fast and so do you.

Let’s make the invisible visible!

What will you do

• Lead and grow the team: hire, develop and keep its data scientists and ML engineers delivering together.

What they're looking for

• You have shipped models trained on physical measurement data (sensors, cameras, detectors) into production.
• Fluency in Python and the modern ML stack (PyTorch or comparable), and working knowledge of MLOps practice: CI/CD, versioning, validation, and release.
• Fluent English; German is an advantage, not a requirement. On-site in Munich.

Pay and benefits

• You'll get to build a company together with a brilliant and welcoming team on a product that has never been done before.
• From Day 1, you'll own your own topics end to end and see the direct impact of your work on how the world sees QuantumDiamonds.
• Our technology is the cutting edge of tomorrow, starting today and not in 10 years.
• You’ll be part of a high-growth company backed by top-tier investors.
• Mission: At QD, we’re driven by more than just building great products - we aim to make a lasting difference. Joining us means contributing to meaningful work that goes beyond business as usual.
• Impact & growth: This is an exciting stage of our journey, and your voice matters. You’ll have the chance to shape our culture, influence key decisions, and grow alongside a company that’s scaling fast.
• Health & fitness: With a company-sponsored Wellpass membership, you’ll have access to countless gyms, classes, and wellness offers across Germany to stay healthy and active.
• Team & culture: We believe the best ideas come when we connect outside the office. From regular off-sites to team events, you’ll be part of a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Well-being & balance: We value rest and recovery. That’s why you’ll enjoy 30 vacation days plus public holidays to recharge and return inspired.
• Learning & development: Your growth is our priority. We provide an annual budget dedicated to courses, conferences, or any resources that help you expand your skills.

QuantumDiamonds builds diamond NV-centre quantum sensing systems for semiconductor failure analysis, founded at TU Munich in 2022 and funded to €98M.