Product Designer (Scientific Instrumentation)

Location

Location: Munich, Germany, onsite work required

Company

hirify.global is a deep tech startup founded as a spin-off of TU Munich, specializing in quantum sensors for semiconductor chip testing and debugging.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end user experience across experiment planning, sample mounting, instrument setup, calibration, measurement, data analysis, and reporting.
• Map user journeys across physical and digital touch points, identifying friction and opportunities for improvement.
• Conduct user research, interviews, workflow observations, and usability testing with internal and external users.
• Create user flows, wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs using Figma.
• Collaborate with engineers, physicists, machine learning specialists, and product stakeholders to translate user needs into effective experiences.
• Develop and maintain a scalable design system and contribute to product discovery and prioritization.

Requirements

• Onsite presence in Munich is required.
• Professional experience designing complex B2B, scientific, or industrial products with strong portfolio.
• Ability to design workflows spanning software, hardware, and physical processes.
• Strong interaction design, information architecture, visual design, and user research skills.
• Confidence owning design work from discovery through delivery and collaborating with technical stakeholders.
• Background in interaction design, product design, HCI, industrial design, computer science, or equivalent experience.

Nice to have

• Experience designing products combining software, hardware, and physical interactions, especially scientific instrumentation.
• Familiarity with laboratory workflows, sample handling, equipment configuration, and experimental processes.
• Experience with data visualization, analytics, simulation software, or safety-critical workflows.
• Experience creating or maintaining design systems and knowledge of accessibility and inclusive design.
• Basic knowledge of Python, Qt, Git, or version-controlled workflows (programming not required).

Culture & Benefits

• Meaningful mission-driven work beyond business as usual.
• Opportunity to shape company culture and grow in a high-growth startup.
• 30 vacation days plus public holidays for work-life balance.
• Company-sponsored Wellpass membership for health and fitness across Germany.
• Annual learning budget for courses, conferences, and skill development.
• Equity program offering ownership and participation in company success.
• Collaborative and supportive team culture with regular off-sites and events.