Black Semiconductor
Black Semiconductor GmbH is pioneering chip connectivity innovation using graphene technology to enhance data transfer and energy efficiency in computing.
Company facts
- Founded
- 2020
- Headquarters
- Germany
- CEO
- Daniel Schall
About
At Black Semiconductor, we connect chips and inspire innovation by revolutionizing computing through advanced technology. Our team is dedicated to addressing the pressing challenges of modern connectivity in electronics. As compute demand accelerates, traditional electrical connections often fall short, posing limitations on speed, energy efficiency, and scalability. We harness the unique properties of graphene to create a transformative approach to chip communication that integrates high-speed photonics with electronics, thus enhancing data transfer efficiency. This creates substantial reductions in latency and energy consumption. Founded in 2020 by Daniel and Sebastian Schall, Black Semiconductor has rapidly evolved within the semiconductor industry, securing significant funding—including €254.4 million in our latest financing round. Our new facility, FabONE, serves as a cornerstone for scalable production, enabling the realization of innovative chip connectivity solutions that will drive future technology advancements, particularly in sectors like generative AI. Our committed vision emphasizes technological excellence, financial sustainability, and fostering an environment conducive to creativity and growth in our workforce, ensuring our solutions make a meaningful impact on the global stage.
Open positions
Senior People Partner (f/m/d)
Your Role As a People Partner, you will work closely with team leads across Black Semiconductor, supporting them with day-to-day people topics, employee relations and team development. You will partner with our People…
Principal Facilities Engineer (f/m/d)
About us We see the semiconductor industry as a realm of possibility. We see opportunity. We see the profound impact that our graphene solutions will have in transforming the industry. We invite you to join us in…
People Operations - Working Student (f/m/d)
About us We see the semiconductor industry as a realm of possibility. We see opportunity. We see the profound impact that our graphene solutions will have in transforming the industry. We invite you to join us in…
Senior SoC Architect (f/m/d)
Senior SoC Architect designs and integrates a graphene-based Electronics-Photonics IC, leading digital, SerDes, and high-speed I/O subsystems for UCIe, PCIe, and Ethernet while aligning photonics, analog, and packaging teams.
Senior Manager Logistics (f/m/d)
About Us We see the semiconductor industry as a realm of possibility. We see opportunity. We see the profound impact that our graphene solutions will have in transforming the industry. We invite you to join us in…
People & Culture Specialist (f/m/d)
We are seeking a (Senior) People & Culture Specialist (f/m/d) to play a central role in building and scaling our People & Culture function as we grow. This role is instrumental in managing payroll, contracts, mobility,…
Automation Engineer - Facilities SCADA & PLC (f/m/d)
The Role We are looking for an experienced Automation Engineer to take technical ownership of the Facilities Monitoring and Control System (FMCS) that keeps our fab running - the system that supervises every utility…
Process Integration Engineer (f/m/d)
An experienced semiconductor process integration engineer who develops and qualifies process flows for integrated graphene photonic devices at a 300 mm fab in Aachen, driving yield, manufacturability and the transition to volume manufacturing using FMEA, SPC, DoE and statistical tools like JMP.
Analog Transceiver Design Engineer (f/m/d)
Designs high-speed analog transceiver circuits for graphene-based optical interconnect chips, simulating and validating power-efficient interfaces that bridge electronics and photonics.
Senior Platform & Hardware Applications Engineer (f/m/d)
Senior engineer who helps customers integrate next-gen graphene-based photonic interconnect chips into high-performance systems, debugs high-speed links, and builds FPGA/ASIC reference designs.
Senior High-Speed Analog/RF System Architect (f/m/d)
Designs high-speed analog/RF and SerDes architectures for optical transceiver SoCs, translating system targets into manufacturable solutions for graphene photonic interconnects.
Technical Program Manager (f/m/d)
Leads end-to-end development of advanced ASIC and chiplet programs combining electronics and photonics, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver silicon products from concept to production.
Photonics Circuit Designer (f/m/d)
Designs and implements photonic integrated circuits (PICs) using graphene technology, translating concepts into manufacturable chip layouts with industry-standard tools like Cadence Virtuoso and Synopsys flows.
Senior Hardware Compute Architect (f/m/d)
Designs next-generation hybrid compute systems that merge electronic and photonic components, defining compute architecture, memory hierarchy, and high-speed interconnects for ultra-efficient chip networks.