Agile Coach/ Scrum Master (f/m/d)

eleQtron develops and operates full-stack quantum computers based on trapped-ion technology. Quantum computing is a new computing paradigm rapidly approaching commercial viability. Our unique approach combines laser-cooled trapped ions with microwave control and tailored magnetic fields. Our next-generation computing machines under development will be able to find solutions to problems that are out of reach today, thus enabling new innovative products and services for a brighter future.

We are looking for an Agile Coach/ Scrum Master (f/m/d).

Responsibilities:

As an Agile Coach/ Scrum Master, you will be a key driver in enabling our cross-functional teams to deliver complex deep-tech solutions in a predictable, sustainable way. You will help teams turn uncertainty into realistic plans and reliable commitments, while aligning their work with our overarching milestone-driven roadmap and business goals. Depending on your level of experience, you will work on one or more of the following tasks:

• Coach and support all development teams (optics, mechanics, electronics, software, etc.) in using Scrum/Kanban effectively while aligning to overarching milestone plans
• Facilitate and standardize agile events across teams (planning, refinement, reviews, retrospectives, daily stand-ups) with a strong focus on capacity, dependencies, and realistic commitments
• Establish common estimation practices and units (e.g., story points, t-shirt sizes) and guide teams to improve estimation accuracy and forecastability over time
• Work with the project managers to map team sprint plans and capacities into a multi-project resource and milestone matrix, highlighting risks and bottlenecks early
• Remove impediments, improve cross-team collaboration, and support integration between hardware and software streams

Required skills:

• Strong experience as Scrum Master or Agile Coach for multiple teams, ideally in engineering or hardware-software R&D environments
• Deep understanding of Scrum, Kanban, and hybrid/Agile-Waterfall approaches, and the ability to adapt practices pragmatically to a milestone-driven environment
• Proven expertise in team-level estimation, capacity planning, and turning these into meaningful forecasts and metrics (burn-down, throughput, velocity) for management
• Solid grasp of development workflows in non-software disciplines (mechanics, electronics, optics) and their constraints, or at least experience working with such domains
• Excellent facilitation and coaching skills for diverse seniority levels, plus strong communication to translate team data into portfolio-level insights

We value:

• A systems thinker who enjoys connecting long-term roadmaps and classic milestones with short iterative cycles and empirical data from the teams
• Pragmatic mindset: focus on reliability of planning and learning over "textbook" agile purity; comfortable with experimentation and incremental process change
• High empathy and coaching attitude, able to work with scientists, engineers, and managers, creating psychological safety while still challenging teams to improve
• Curiosity for deep-tech topics and enthusiasm for helping highly specialized teams become more predictable without killing innovation

What you can expect from eleQtron:

• Competitive salary: We value our team members and therefore provide remunerations that reflect this, additionally rewarding achievements.
• Flexible working hours: We offer personal freedom through a variety of flexible work schedules.
• Team spirit: In our international and diverse team, and with our regular team events, having fun at work is simply part of the game.
• Further development: We want to grow together and so we offer our team members' needs-based, individualized further training as well as plenty of room for personal development.
• Wellness Package: We offer health-promoting benefits such as fitness programs like UrbanSportsClub to support your well-being.
• Moving Benefits: A warm welcome! We are happy to support employees who move for us with a bonus.
• At the forefront: Work at the forefront of technology, where academic research meets commercial applications.
• Modern workplace: We have a high-quality infrastructure with laboratory space, offices, and meeting rooms.