As our Junior Talent Acquisition Specialist (m/f/d), you will be the hands-on engine driving Kipu's growth, focused on securing the brilliant minds who will build the next generation of quantum computing. We are seeking someone driven, hungry to learn, and deeply passionate about compelling engagement to attract top technical talent in a competitive market.

This is a high-potential development role, offering you immediate and foundational exposure to strategic HR initiatives, employee development, and retention from day one. Next to recruiting, you will be mentored to gain a holistic view of the People function and contribute to its future strategy.

• Active sourcing & outreach: Utilize a variety of channels to proactively identify, engage, and excite passive technical candidates about Kipu’s mission.
• Candidate experience ownership: Manage the end-to-end recruitment process from initial contact to offer delivery, ensuring every candidate receives a positive, professional, and rapid experience.
• Interview coordination: Efficiently manage all interview scheduling, feedback collection, and maintain accuracy within our Applicant Tracking System (ATS).
• Talent pipeline building: Systematically track and nurture relationships with future potential candidates for long-term hiring needs.
• Employer branding contribution: Collaborate with management to enhance our talent brand, helping to craft compelling content and campaigns that showcase Kipu as an employer of choice in deep tech.
• Basic people operations exposure: Support the initial setup and clean management of personnel data (e.g., in Personio) to build foundational People Operations and HR administration knowledge.

We are looking for a high-potential individual who is ready to dedicate themselves to learning and achieving ambitious goals.

• Completed Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business, Communications, Psychology, or Natural Sciences) or equivalent vocational training/early career experience.
• First professional experience in recruitment, sales, or business development.
• You are intensely driven, resilient, and possess a "hunter" mentality. You view communication as a function of enthusiasm and persistence and are eager to pick up the phone and enthusiastically present our vision.
• A genuine interest in deep tech, software development, or natural sciences is highly desirable; you must be comfortable engaging deeply with highly specialized technical profiles.
• You possess strong organizational ability and extreme attention to detail, to manage high-volume pipelines and ensure data accuracy.
• You are hands-on, ready to adapt quickly, and willing to take on tasks outside your immediate scope to support a rapidly scaling venture.
• Excellent command of both German and English (written and spoken) is required to successfully engage with our international team and talent pool.

• A clear pathway and dedicated mentorship to evolve into an HRBP role
• High Impact: Be the one to bring in the talent that directly builds the future of Quantum Computing.
• The chance to join one of the hottest start-ups in Quantum Computing and shape the future of technology - your input will make a strong impact.
• We care: You can expect a very international, open, transparent and caring company culture.
• Targeted promotion of your skills and abilities with room for individual development in our team.
• Flexible working hours with the option to work up to 100% mobile.
• A modern coworking workspace in the heart of Karlsruhe or Berlin (Prenzlauer Berg), Germany.
• Various benefits such as equity package, team events, contribution to public transport, workation option

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

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.