--- title: 'Working Student - Talent Acquisition & Office Support (f/m/d) at Black Semiconductor GmbH' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/working-student-talent-acquisition-office-support-f-m-d-black-semiconductor-bk155jtjd4hj' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-09-07' --- # Working Student - Talent Acquisition & Office Support (f/m/d) at Black Semiconductor GmbH - **Company:** Black Semiconductor GmbH - **Location:** Berlin, Germany - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** hybrid - **Posted:** 2026-08-11 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-07 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/blacksemiconductor/8fbb18af-6bc3-4ab8-957b-293f1bde387b ## Job description ## The Role We’re looking for a Working Student - Talent Acquisition & Office Support (f/m/d) to join our team in Berlin. In this role, you’ll support our day-to-day recruitment activities while also helping to keep our Berlin office organised and running smoothly. You’ll work closely with our Talent Acquisition and wider People & Culture team, gaining practical experience across recruitment and office coordination. You should be available to work from our Berlin office at least two days per week. To join our team, you should be excited to - Support the end-to-end recruitment process, including drafting and posting job advertisements, screening applications, coordinating interviews, and providing timely updates to candidates. - Support candidate sourcing through LinkedIn, job boards, and university networks, gradually taking ownership of sourcing and interviews for working-student positions across different departments. - Maintain accurate candidate information in our applicant tracking system and recruitment trackers. - Support onboarding activities by preparing documents and coordinating first-day logistics. - Work closely with recruiters and other members of the People & Culture team on ongoing and ad hoc tasks. - Support the day-to-day operations of our Berlin office, including organising office supplies, equipment, shared spaces, deliveries, and maintenance. - Coordinate with external vendors and service providers when needed. ## Your Qualifications - You are currently enrolled at a university and are interested in gaining practical experience in Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, or office coordination. - You are reliable and available to work onsite at our Berlin office at least two days per week. - You are organised and able to manage your time and priorities effectively. - You can work independently once you have been briefed and are comfortable taking ownership of assigned tasks. - You have strong communication and collaboration skills and enjoy working as part of a team. - Previous experience in recruitment, HR, administration, or office support is helpful but not required. - You are comfortable using Microsoft Office tools such as Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint. - Previous experience with an applicant tracking system or other recruitment tools would be a plus. Our work culture People Over Processes. At Black Semiconductor, flexibility is key-we ensure work adapts to life, not the other way around. We champion work-life harmony, where careers are meaningful and enriching. Our processes are human-centric, allowing you to focus on what matters Let’s grow together. Your potential is our priority. We provide the autonomy to make a lasting impact and nurture your growth through a culture of continuous learning. We invest in your journey for professional and personal development Your Health and Future Matter. Your well-being is paramount. We offer a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding insurance, pension and virtual stock options for your mental, physical, and financial health. Your peace of mind is our priority - in the present and future We Live Openness. Collaboration and inclusivity are the cornerstones of our culture. We practice openness, fostering trust and respect. Individuality is our collective strength, fueling innovation and driving us forward We connect chips – and people. We encourage qualified individuals from any background to apply. We foster an inclusive and supportive work environment that values collaboration, innovation, and growth. Join our team and be part of an organization dedicated to making a difference in the industry Can you picture yourself in this Role and our Company? Let’s connect! If your application results in an employment relationship, your Applicant Data will be transferred to our personnel records and processed in accordance with applicable legal requirements; otherwise, your Applicant Data will be retained for up to six (6) months after completion of the recruitment process. Read more about our privacy policy here. https://www.blacksemi.com/privacy-policy ## About Black Semiconductor GmbH ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Black Semiconductor integrates graphene photonics directly onto electronic chips to enable ultra-fast, energy-efficient data transfer between chips. - **Entity Type**: Private (Startup) – raised ~€25.7M in private investment plus €228.7M in public grants (IPCEI); total funding reported as ~$282M (LinkedIn). - **Headquarters**: Aachen, Germany - **Founded**: 2020 - **Founders**: Dr. Daniel Schall and Sebastian Schall ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Semiconductor manufacturing, integrated photonics, graphene-based chip connectivity. - **Target customers**: B2B – data centers, chip designers, high-performance computing, telecom infrastructure. - **Mission**: “Inspiring the world to rethink computing” by solving bandwidth and power limitations with graphene optical interconnects. ## Products & Services - **Integrated Graphene Photonics Platform**: Combines photonics and electronics on one wafer using graphene for high-speed, low-power chip-to-chip communication. - **FabONE Pilot Line**: World’s first production facility dedicated to graphene photonics (15,000 m² fabrication space, 2,000 m² office) – 300mm wafer pilot production under construction. - **Applied Nanolayers Acquisition (Mar 2025)**: Brought in-house volume graphene production on 200mm wafers (Netherlands) to accelerate the roadmap. ## Market Standing - **Valuation / Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed. - **Key Metrics**: Total funding ~$282 M (LinkedIn); €228.7M grant (IPCEI, 2025); 99 employees (+106.2% YoY); 25 active job postings. - **Notable Investors & Partners**: Vsquared, Cambium, Intel Ignite, RWTH Aachen University. - **Growth Signals**: SPARK Award 2025 winner; acquired leading graphene specialist Applied Nanolayers; construction of FabONE pilot line; fast headcount growth and international presence (11 countries). ## Competitive Advantages - **Graphene-based BEOL integration** – only material with the temperature budget, devices, and compatibility to allow back-end-of-line photonics integration. - **CMOS-compatible processing** – seamlessly fits into existing chip production, enabling scalability. - **Lower power, higher bandwidth** – replaces copper with optical waveguides, reducing latency and energy use. - **First-mover facility** – FabONE is the world’s first production fab for graphene photonics. ## Strategic Focus - **Scale pilot line**: Complete FabONE construction and move from 200mm to 300mm wafer pilot production. - **Secure next funding phase**: €25.7M private + €228.7M grant is drawn; next round underway. - **Commercialization**: Move from R&D to customer-ready chip connectivity solutions, targeting data center and HPC markets. ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: “Rethinking technology requires rethinking corporate standards” – minimal bureaucracy, maximum automation with in-house software tools. - **Growth**: High-growth startup (106% headcount growth YoY); employees can have outsized impact. - **Benefits**: Comprehensive insurance (life, incapacity, accident), pension scheme, supplementary healthcare budget, learning & development budget, Rosetta Stone language courses, weekly yoga, monthly vouchers, discount partners. - **Work Model**: Human-centered – team chooses when, where, and how they work (hybrid/flexible). - **Team**: 32% technical roles; international team across Germany, Netherlands, US, Finland, etc. Strong ties to RWTH Aachen. - **Career**: Active hiring (25 open roles) across engineering (lithography, CMP, cleaning), facilities, IT security, finance, and executive support. ## Sources 1. [blacksemi.com](https://www.blacksemi.com/) – Overview, technology, funding milestones 2. [blacksemi.com/about-us](https://www.blacksemi.com/about-us) – Founders, history, Applied Nanolayers acquisition 3. [blacksemi.com/career](https://www.blacksemi.com/career) – Culture, benefits, values 4. [linkedin.com/company/black-semiconductor](https://www.linkedin.com/company/black-semiconductor/) – Employee count, funding, headcount growth, job postings 5. 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