Principal Memory Device Engineer

Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium February 25, 2026

About Us

Vertical Compute is an early-stage deep tech startup dedicated to pioneering next-generation memory technologies for advanced computing architectures. Our mission is to redefine the well-known trade-offs of semiconductor memory devices, ultimately enabling the future of computing.

We welcome passionate, experienced, and forward-thinking colleagues to join our dynamic team and disrupt the industry together.

About what you will do

As our new Principal Memory Device Engineer, you will play a key role in demonstrating and further developing the core functionality of our breakthrough memory technology.

  • Lead the electrical characterization and validation of our next-generation memory devices.

  • Develop and adapt advanced test setups, automation scripts, and characterization methodologies to comprehensively assess device performance.

  • Take ownership of electrical testing activities, ensuring high-quality data generation and analysis.

  • Leverage your expertise in magnetism and/or memory device physics to connect electrical test results with underlying physical mechanisms, reliability behavior, and failure modes.

  • Manage and mentor the Memory Device Engineering team, providing strong technical leadership, setting clear priorities, and fostering a high-performance, collaborative culture.

  • Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to accelerate device optimization and technology maturation.

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