Your role As a Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist / Recruiter (m/f/d) at Kipu Quantum, you will play a key role in driving the growth of our company. You will identify and engage the brightest minds, bringing them on board to become part of our exceptional team. From day one, you will have the opportunity to experience strategic HR management up close, recruit top talent, ensure long-term retention, and actively shape our start-up’s people strategy. This role is ideal for you if you are motivated, tech-savvy, and hands-on, thrive on challenges, and enjoy making a significant impact in a dynamic and innovative environment. You will join a team that embodies innovation, shares the start-up spirit, and works together to position Kipu Quantum as a top employer in the deep-tech sector. In the long term, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of additional areas along the employee lifecycle, such as People Operations, Employee Development, or Employee Retention. Your responsibilities Active Sourcing & Outreach: Leverage multiple channels to proactively identify and engage suitable candidates, supporting both operational and technical teams in their hiring efforts. Candidate Experience: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process - from crafting job postings to extending offers - ensuring a professional and positive candidate experience. Interview Coordination: Schedule and conduct interviews while maintaining accurate records in our HR software (Personio). Talent Pipeline Development: Build and nurture relationships with potential candidates to meet long-term hiring needs. Performance Monitoring: Track and analyze key recruiting metrics (e.g., time-to-hire, quality-of-hire, applicant volume, conversion rates) to continuously optimize the hiring process. Employer Branding: Collaborate with the marketing team to strengthen our employer brand, create compelling content and campaigns, and position Kipu Quantum as a top deep-tech employer. Employee Lifecycle Support: Assist the People & Culture team in initiatives across the employee lifecycle, expanding your expertise in People Operations, Employee Development, and Employee Retention. Your profile Completed Bachelor’s degree or apprenticeship in Business, Psychology, Natural Sciences, or related fields or equivalent qualifications. Initial hands-on experience in recruiting, ideally in a deep-tech company or start-up. Interest in deep tech, software development, or natural sciences, as you will be recruiting for highly specialized technical roles. Ideally, experience with HR software such as Personio, Workday, or HiBob. Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to engaging candidates. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage a high volume of applicants efficiently. Hands-on attitude, willing to take on responsibilities beyond the core role within People & Culture. Excellent written and spoken German and English to collaborate effectively with our international team and talent pool. Why join us? At Kipu Quantum, you have a unique opportunity to shape the future of technology by contributing to one of the most exciting startups in quantum computing. Your work will have a lasting impact as we tackle groundbreaking challenges and redefine what is possible in this cutting-edge field We pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, international culture where openness, transparency, and innovation thrive. Here, you will be part of a team that genuinely cares about our work and each other Your growth matters to us. With ample opportunities for individual development, you can sharpen your skills, advance your career, and explore new horizons within a fast-paced and supportive environment Enjoy the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life with our adaptable working hours and remote-friendly options We also believe in making work life enjoyable. From regular team events that foster connections to perks like contributions toward public transport or shopping vouchers, international remote work opportunities, 30 vacation days per year and more, we are committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive Contact Is this you? We hope so! Are you confident that our mission can’t succeed without YOU on board? Don’t hesitate - submit your application today using our online form! Be sure to include your CV (in English or German), your salary expectations, and your earliest possible start date. Have questions or want to discuss the role in more detail? Reach out to Svenja Anderer, our Lead People & Culture at Kipu Quantum. We’d love to hear from you! WEB. https://kipu-quantum.com/career/ ; MAIL. hr@kipu-quantum.com MOBILE. 0049 172 399 5868 KARLSRUHE OFFICE. Kipu Quantum GmbH, Roonstraße 23a, 76137 Karlsruhe BERLIN OFFICE. Kipu Quantum GmbH, Greifswalder Str. 212, 10405 Berlin About us Kipu Quantum is a German startup focused on quantum computing, with offices in Karlsruhe and Berlin. We specialize in developing quantum algorithms tailored for specific applications and hardware. Our solutions help various industries, including pharmaceuticals, chemicals, logistics, and finance, to tackle complex problems using existing quantum hardware. We aim to make practical quantum computing accessible by significantly reducing the time needed to achieve quantum advantage for real-world applications. In December 2023, Kipu Quantum secured €10.5 million in seed funding, led by HV Capital and DTCF (DeepTech & Climate Fonds), with participation from Entrada Ventures, Quantonation, and First Momentum Ventures. This funding will support the development of our hardware-specific quantum algorithms and accelerate the commercialization of our quantum solutions.