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 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 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.