MemLog – a subsidiary of SprinD, Germany’s home for people with radical new ideas – is driving the shift toward a new computing paradigm of neuromorphic computing. We develop new memristors to enable AI-systems that compute faster with significantly higher energy-efficiency. Our goal is to mature this breakthrough technology and scale it toward mass production.

YOUR ROLE:

As CEO, you will have full strategic and operational responsibility for maturing the memristor technology and preparing its scale-up to mass production with leading foundries. You will lead a phased development from proven concepts to functional devices, including a hybrid integration with CMOS technology and a monolithic solution. You have the rare opportunity to translate world-class research into industrial impact and help realize a new computing paradigm.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Strategy & Development

• Develop MemLog from early-stage venture to a scalable, investor-ready company
• Define and adapt the project strategy and milestones in alignment with stakeholders
• Ensure timely execution of project milestones
• Keep target applications and use cases in focus throughout all development phases
• Own investor relations and fundraising activities to support company growth and scale-up

Resource Management

• Manage and coordinate the technology teams and ensure maximum uptime of the pilot line
• Plan and monitor the project budget (funding, material resources, and prices).
• Manage service providers, technical supplies, and infrastructure.
• Report to SPRIND management, specialist departments and other stakeholders.

Ecosystem & Partnerships

• Establish and maintain partner networks with foundries, universities, research institutes and VCs/investors.
• Involve external technical partners or experts of related technology fields where needed.
• Monitor memristor and CMOS technology development

Communication & Public Relations

• Define and approve communication strategy for publications and internet and journals
• Represent the project internally within SPRIND and externally to partners and stakeholders

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR:

• Completed university degree in e.g. semiconductor technology, electrical engineering, physics or material science.
• Deep expertise in the semiconductor technology, semiconductor device physics and related fields, including the market landscape, new technology trends and innovations within this sector
• Entrepreneurial leader and startup mindset
• 5+ years’ work experience as team lead in semiconductor- or related industry
• Strong network within the tech, startup, and research communities
• Hands-on experience in fund-raising from venture capital or institutional investors
• Sound experience in working closely with industry partners
• Creative, solution-oriented and passionate way of work
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluent in English and German

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Successful exit(s) with startups as a founder or as a senior executive
• MBA from a top tier program

WHAT WE OFFER:

• A chance to contribute to realize a breakthrough technology
• A forward-thinking, mission-driven work culture at the intersection of science, administration, and innovation
• Attractive compensation based on the responsibility of the position
• Flexible working hours, hybrid on-site and remote
• Flat hierarchies and high individual responsibility
• Access to conferences, team events and a supportive work culture.

We are looking forward to your application via our contact form below.