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We’re looking for talented people in a variety of roles to join our team in Hamburg. Do not miss your chance to start a fast paced career in an innovative and rising company in a future-proof high tech industry 

About Cycle

Cycle is a young high-tech company that designs and manufactures world-leading precision systems based on ultra-short pulse lasers. We strive for innovation and are constantly advancing our technology in close cooperation with leading international institutions.

We have a very dedicated and international team of currently 21 employees and one dog. At Cycle, we believe that commitment, passion and respectful interaction are the basis for a successful collaboration.

Our company headquarters in the Start-Up Labs Bahrenfeld, centrally located and in close proximity to DESY, combines innovation and science just like us.


Open Positions

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Cycle, Hamburg
We are always looking for team-oriented, focused individuals to join our company. If you are interested in supporting us to build world-leading optical and electronic solutions for engineers and scientists all over the world, please contact us.
IT System Administrator / IT Technician (m/f/d)
Cycle, Hamburg

Your Tasks

  • Installation and configuration of software and hardware in the company
    • Setting up and configuring servers, networks, PCs, laptops, etc.
    • New installation and updating of programs
    • Creating and managing user accounts and configuring user-specific settings
  • Carrying out analyses, troubleshooting and repairs as well as documenting system and application errors that occur
  • Supporting our software development team

Your Profile:

  • Experience in server administration and networks
  • Training in the field of IT desirable
  • You have a high willingness to learn, update and expand your specialist knowledge.
  • Fluent in German and preferably also in English

    We Offer

    • A varied and challenging role with scope for personal development
    • Development opportunities in the field of software development
    • Work in an innovative, international environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making paths
    • Open and respectful cooperation with flexible working hours/leisure time agreement
    • We also offer committed career starters with relevant experience from internships or final theses an interesting start
    Software Development Intern (m/f/d)
    Cycle, Hamburg

    To strengthen our international team (currently 29 people and 1 dog), we are looking for a talented and passionate Software Development Intern (m/f/d)

    Your tasks:

      • Develop a user interface for our timing product using C++
      • Develop a hardware driver for the aforementioned product
      • Develop test plans, test cases and test scripts for the interface software
      • Write detailed code documentation to ensure code readability and reusability

    Your profile:

    • Education and experience
      • Enrolled in Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineeringor a related field
      • Strong background in C++ and object oriented programming
      • Strong knowledge of driver development for Windows
      • Good knowledge of Javascript
      • Fluent in written and spoken English or German
      • Good German language skills are a plus
    • Nice to have:
      • Knowledge and experience in measurement applications
      • Basic knowledge of phase/frequency stability measurement, Allan deviation
    • Conceptual skills
      • Can work independently and organize her-/himself
      • Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of multi-disciplinary tasks
      • Team spirit and good communication skills

    Our offer:

    • Diverse, fast-paced work environment in a talented, smart team
    • Position with room for creativity
    • Flat hierarchies and quick decision processes
    • Flexible working hours with mobile work options
    • This is a full-time position based in Hamburg—German residence and work permit required

    Duration: 6 Months

    Would you like to actively shape the products of a high-tech start-up with a lot of creativity? Please apply at career@cyclelasers.com and our recruiting team will get in touch with you quickly.

    What we offer

    • Challenging and independent work

    • Creative freedom for the implementation of your ideas

    • Flexible working hours with flexitime agreement and mobile working

    • Working in the innovative, international environment of the DESY campus

    • Modern office space in the new Start-Up Labs Bahrenfeld

    • Free bike and car parking

    • A fully automatic coffee machine, mineral water and tea


    What’s important to us

    Passion and enthusiasm

    We love what we do and are fully committed to it.

    Respectful cooperation

    Open and Respectful interaction is essential for our success.

    Loyalty

    Integrity and trust are high values for us. We take responsibility for what we do.

    Solution orientation

    Our products are highly complex. Nevertheless we always find a solution.
    Have we sparked your interest?

    Send us your application!

    Petra Kärtner

    Petra Kärtner

    Head of Administration