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The Challenge Are you a rockstar developer looking to work in a fun and challenging environment with a well-funded financial technology startup? We are looking for a motivated and smart teammate to ...

The Challenge Are you a rockstar developer looking to work in a fun and challenging environment with a well-funded financial technology startup? We are looking for a motivated and smart teammate to ...

Operations - Engineering About Us SBQuantum is a seed-stage startup at the forefront of magnetic sensing innovation. Our vision is to unlock the full potential of magnetic intelligence through our ...

... at startup. Asset Maintenance services are frequently delivered as an integrated component of Operational Readiness programs, ensuring maintenance readiness is embedded throughout the project ...

If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and loves turning ideas into measurable results, we'd love to hear from you. What You Will Do ...

If you're someone who thrives in a fast-paced startup environment, enjoys wearing multiple hats, and loves turning ideas into measurable results, we'd love to hear from you. What You Will Do ...

For over 20 years, APG-Neuros has been driving innovation in wastewater treatment, growing from a small Canadian startup into an internationally recognized manufacturer of high-speed turbo blowers ...

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For over 20 years, APG-Neuros has been driving innovation in wastewater treatment, growing from a small Canadian startup into an internationally recognized manufacturer of high-speed turbo blowers ...

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Support the commissioning and startup of equipment * Analyze technical issues related to processes and propose solutions * Ensure the performance and stability of production equipment * Participate ...

... startup. À PROPOS DE NOUS Le Centre de technologie Corning de Montréal (CTCM) est une équipe de Recherche et Développent qui développe des solutions logicielles favorisant l'adoption des ...

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What is the difference between Startup Job vs Software Developer?

AspectStartup JobSoftware Developer
CredentialsVaries; often includes relevant degrees or certificationsTypically requires a degree in computer science or related field
Work EnvironmentFast-paced, dynamic, often small teamsOffice or remote, structured projects, larger teams
Industry UsageCommon in tech startups, entrepreneurial venturesWidespread across tech companies, agencies, and firms
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for entry-level or early-stage roles in startupsSeeking software development roles in various settings

Startup jobs and software developer roles often overlap, especially in tech-focused startups hiring developers. While startup jobs emphasize a dynamic environment with diverse responsibilities, software developers focus on coding and technical skills. Understanding these differences helps candidates target the right opportunities based on their skills and career goals.

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Responsable Technique - Systemes Optiques Compacts & Detection/Technical Lead - Compact Optical S...

TandemLaunch

Montreal, QC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 18 days ago


Job description

A propos de TandemLaunch

TandemLaunch est un batisseur de startups deep-tech canadien qui transforme des recherches universitaires de pointe en startups evolutives. Nous offrons aux fondateurs un capital pre-amorcage, un acces a des installations de pointe, ainsi qu'un reseau de mentors, de partenaires industriels et d'investisseurs. Notre mission est de creer des entreprises qui redefinissent les industries en s'appuyant sur des innovations disruptives en materiaux, materiel informatique et intelligence artificielle.

Notre prochaine entreprise commercialisera des plateformes revolutionnaires en optique avancee et en imagerie : des systemes optiques concus pour offrir des performances superieures dans des facteurs de forme considerablement reduits, et ce pour une large gamme d'applications.

A propos de l'opportunite

Nous recherchons une Entrepreneure Technique Fondateurrice pour diriger une startup dans le domaine des systemes optiques compacts et haute performance, ainsi que de la detection. En repensant l'architecture fondamentale des lentilles, de l'eclairage et de la detection des couleurs, ces technologies permettent d'atteindre des niveaux de performance et des facteurs de forme inaccessibles a l'optique conventionnelle. Les applications potentielles couvrent l'electronique grand public, l'eclairage automobile, l'imagerie medicale, la surveillance environnementale, les appareils portables et l'automatisation industrielle.

En tant que leader fondateurrice, vous identifierez les points d'entree commerciaux a plus forte valeur ajoutee, developperez des systemes prototypes et guiderez la feuille de route technique du proof-of-concept jusqu'a des produits manufacturables et prets pour le marche.

Vos responsabilites

  • Developper et affiner des prototypes de systemes optiques demontrant des avantages en termes de performance et de compacite par rapport aux designs conventionnels (ex. : stacks d'imagerie, optiques d'eclairage, modules de detection compacts).
  • Traduire les concepts de fabrication optique a l'echelle laboratoire en procedes evolutifs et manufacturables, adaptes aux environnements grand public, medical ou industriel.
  • Mener des activites de decouverte client pour identifier les points de douleur urgents dans les marches cibles (OEM smartphones, equipementiers automobiles, fabricants de dispositifs medicaux, automatisation industrielle, etc.).
  • Collaborer avec l'equipe venture de TandemLaunch pour definir la strategie de mise sur le marche, valider les voies reglementaires et de certification, et securiser les premiers adopteurs ou partenaires pilotes.
  • Recruter et diriger une equipe technique fondatrice composee d'ingenieurs en optique, de scientifiques des materiaux et de specialistes en integration de systemes.

Profil recherche

  • Solide expertise technique en optique, photonique ou systemes d'imagerie, avec une experience pratique en conception optique et integration de systemes.
    • Doctorat ou maitrise en ingenierie optique, sciences optiques, physique appliquee, genie electrique, science et genie des materiaux ou dans un domaine similaire.
  • Connaissance des technologies optiques avancees telles que l'optique a gradient d'indice, l'imagerie computationnelle, les nouvelles architectures de detection, ou la nanophotonique, ainsi que leurs compromis pratiques par rapport aux approches conventionnelles.
  • Experience avec des outils de conception optique, des methodes de fabrication ou des techniques de caracterisation applicables aux lentilles, systemes d'eclairage ou capteurs d'imagerie.
  • Un historique de recherche appliquee ou de developpement de produits dans les systemes optiques, la photonique, l'electronique grand public ou les dispositifs medicaux.
  • Esprit entrepreneurial : a l'aise dans l'incertitude, motivee a avancer rapidement et desireuxse de batir une entreprise de zero.
  • Excellentes competences en communication, capable d'interagir avec des experts techniques, des clients et des investisseurs.
  • (Optionnel mais valorise) Experience prealable en startup, en recherche translationnelle ou dans l'industrie en optique ou imagerie.

Ce que nous offrons

  • 600 000 $ en financement pre-amorcage et un soutien operationnel concret pour lancer votre entreprise.
  • Acces a des installations de pointe pour le prototypage optique, la fabrication et la caracterisation de systemes.
  • Un reseau selectionne de partenaires industriels dans l'electronique grand public, l'automobile et l'imagerie medicale.
  • Collaboration avec notre equipe venture pour le developpement client, la levee de fonds et la constitution d'equipe.
  • Un package de remuneration fondateur competitif, incluant une participation significative au capital et un soutien sous forme de stipende.

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About TandemLaunch

TandemLaunch is a Canadian deep-tech venture builder that transforms breakthrough university research into scalable startups. We provide founders with pre-seed capital, access to cutting-edge facilities, and a network of mentors, industry partners, and investors. Our mission is to create companies that redefine industries by leveraging disruptive materials, hardware, and AI innovations.

Our next venture will commercialize breakthrough platforms in advanced optics and imaging: engineered optical systems capable of delivering superior performance in drastically reduced form factors across a wide range of applications.

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a Founding Technical Entrepreneur to lead a startup in the space of compact, high-performance optical systems and sensing. By rethinking the fundamental architecture of lenses, illumination, and color detection, these technologies unlock performance levels and form factors that conventional optics cannot achieve. Potential applications span consumer electronics, automotive lighting, medical imaging, environmental monitoring, wearables, and industrial automation.

As the founding leader, you will identify the highest-value commercial entry points, develop prototype systems, and guide the technical roadmap from proof-of-concept to manufacturable, market-ready products.

What You'll Do

  • Develop and refine prototype optical systems demonstrating performance and size advantages over conventional designs (e.g., imaging stacks, illumination optics, compact sensing modules).
  • Translate lab-scale optical fabrication concepts into scalable, manufacturable processes suited to consumer, medical, or industrial-grade environments.
  • Conduct early customer discovery to identify urgent pain points in target markets (smartphone OEMs, automotive suppliers, medical device manufacturers, industrial automation, etc.).
  • Collaborate with TandemLaunch's venture team to shape go-to-market strategy, validate regulatory and certification pathways, and secure early adopters or pilot partners.
  • Recruit and lead a founding technical team of optical engineers, materials scientists, and systems integration specialists.

What We're Looking For

  • Deep technical expertise in optics, photonics, or imaging systems, with hands-on experience in optical design and system integration.
    • PhD or master's in Optical Engineering, Optical Science, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science & Engineering or similar fields.
  • Familiarity with advanced optical technologies such as gradient-index optics, computational imaging, novel sensing architectures, or nanophotonics and their practical trade-offs versus conventional approaches.
  • Experience with optical design tools, fabrication methods, or characterization techniques relevant to lenses, illumination systems, or imaging sensors.
  • A track record of applied research or product development in optical systems, photonics, consumer electronics, or medical devices.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset: excited by uncertainty, motivated to move fast, and eager to build a company from scratch.
  • Strong communication skills, capable of engaging with technical experts, customers, and investors.
  • (Optional but valuable) Prior startup, translational research, or industry experience in optics or imaging.

We Offer

  • $600k in pre-seed funding and hands-on operational support to launch your company.
  • Access to state-of-the-art facilities for optical prototyping, fabrication, and system characterization.
  • A curated network of industry partners in consumer electronics, automotive, and medical imaging.
  • Collaboration with our venture team for customer development, fundraising, and team building.
  • A competitive founder compensation package, including significant equity and stipend support.