Optical Engineer

We’re xolo—a Berlin-based deep-science start-up on a mission to transform manufacturing
with Xolography. Our technology enables customers and partners to create exceptional parts
and products at a speed and precision unmatched by traditional 3D printing.
We’re not just building printers—we’re pushing the boundaries of what’s possible with
spatial printing. No layers —just smooth surfaces, lightning-fast production, and a whole
new spectrum of materials.
At xolo, we value intellectual rigor, ownership mentality, openness and honesty, speed over
perfection, and joy in work. We’ve already taken Xolography from a bold idea to a real
product, with top-tier partners and customers in R&D. Now, we’re looking for passionate
people to join us as we scale up and take things to the next level. If you thrive in an
environment where big ideas meet deep science, we’d love to hear from you!

• Lead optical system design for Xolography, optimizing light-sheet generation,
  projector integration, and overall light delivery


• Develop and refine optical components to enhance printing performance


• Prototype and test new optical concepts; manufacture small series light-sheet
  modules


• Support application development, helping customers integrate Xolography for
  printing high-precision optical elements


• Conduct hands-on lab work


• Act as the optical expert within xolo, communicating complex optical principles both
  internally and externally


• Work closely with partners in the optical industry

You have a truly entrepreneurial mindset and will work full-time (40h/week) in Berlin as an Optical Engineer.

• Degree in optical engineering, physics or a related field


• Experience in optical systems design, simulation and testing


• Strong foundation in beam shaping, light-sheet optics, or projection systems—or a
  willingness to master these topics


• Programming skills on one or more of the following: Python, C/C++, or MATLAB


• Hands-on approach with a problem-solving mindset—someone who enjoys working in a lab as much as on simulations


• Ability to collaborate across teams, supporting both printer development and optical application research


• Comfortable explaining complex optical concepts to non-experts, customers, and
  industry partners


• Passion for innovative hardware development, 3D printing, and pushing the
  boundaries of what light can do

We are building something truly new, and this is your chance to be part of it. As the first dedicated optical engineer at xolo, you’ll have a direct impact on shaping a groundbreaking technology that redefines how light is used in manufacturing. You’ll work alongside scientists and engineers in an environment that values intellectual rigor, ownership, and speed over perfection. We move fast, solve hard problems, and believe that curiosity beats titles.

If you thrive in a place where ideas turn into reality quickly and where your expertise truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.