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Sydney
Q-CTRL
Software Engineer
Posted: 14 June
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Join or sign in to find your next jobJoin to apply for the Staff Software Engineer role at Q-CTRL2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Staff Software Engineer role at Q-CTRLGet AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.About UsFounded in 2017, Q-CTRL has grown to become the global leader in quantum. We’re using control to solve the hardest problems facing quantum technology, improving hardware performance and accelerating pathways to useful quantum computers and other technologies. As a product-led company, we bring together diverse teams such as product, design, engineering and research to help achieve our mission of making quantum technology useful. Join us to help shape the quantum future.About UsFounded in 2017, Q-CTRL has grown to become the global leader in quantum. We’re using control to solve the hardest problems facing quantum technology, improving hardware performance and accelerating pathways to useful quantum computers and other technologies. As a product-led company, we bring together diverse teams such as product, design, engineering and research to help achieve our mission of making quantum technology useful. Join us to help shape the quantum future.As one of the fastest growing companies in the quantum sector, we’ve had a number of key milestones:In November 2023, we announced an industry-first partnership with IBM Quantum Services, natively integrating our performance management software with all IBM quantum computers. Building off of this relationship, in September 2024 we started offering two services via IBM’s new Qiskit Functions Catalog as an inaugural partnerDesigned and moved our Global HQ offices and lab space into the first purpose-built (and award winning) commercial and research facility for a quantum technology company in AustraliaContinued to deliver real world outcomes across the quantum sectors, with our work with Australian Defence on software-ruggedized quantum sensing for navigation without GPS, as featured in the New York TimesIn October 2024, we announced our record breaking expansion of our Series B funding round to USD $113M, with $59M USD of new capitalGrew our global presence to include Los Angeles, Berlin, and Oxford - as well as the recently announced office in San FranciscoFrom educating the workforce on how quantum computing works, to building the next generation of quantum sensors, to delivering massive performance gains for end-users, it all starts with hiring the right talent. If you want to help us build the Quantum future, read on.About The RoleWe are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join our quantum sensing team, working on our next-generation inertial quantum sensors. Working closely with our team of engineers and physicists, you will use your traditional software development skills (a quantum background is not necessary) to architect, design and test new sensing technologies. Specifically, you will be responsible for the software used in a quantum inertial sensor, implementing physics-based control strategies that optimise sensor robustness and performance.You will support continuous miniaturisation and improvement of the technology for deployment in mobile applications. You will join a growing team focused on quantum sensing for defence and aerospace, and work with experts in cold-atom interferometry, magnetometry, and inertial navigation to develop state-of-the-art technology.What you'll be doing:Work with a team of engineers and scientists to architect and develop software solutions to unique quantum sensing and quantum control problemsWork with hardware engineers to bring-up and improve hardware designs by providing software expertiseWork with the broader quantum sensing team to identify and resolve issues that arise during the development of lab-based and field-deployable prototypesSupport quantum sensing field trials with key industry partnersWith the support of our infrastructure experts, own continuous integration and testing of the firmware, including hardware-in-the-loop test fixturesWork with other software engineers to continuously refine and improve development practices and processesAs needed, lead and coordinate project teams and contribute to project management activitiesOther duties within the Employee’s skills and experience, or with reasonable trainingIdeally you'll have:Proficiency writing firmware for embedded real-time control systems using a systems programming languages such as C, C++, or RustExperience working in an R&D environment, collaborating with established engineering teams and research scientistsExperience using Python to interface with embedded systemsPreference will be given to candidates who have deployed systems in aircraft/defence applicationsWhy Q-CTRL?Flexibility: We embrace workplace flexibility so you worry more about your impact vs a rigid work schedule.Attractive salary: You’ll get to have the start-up impact without the start-up wages.Equity: We want people to have a sense of ownership in what they do and offer the potential for equity share and annual bonuses.Cash bonus: We recognize exceptional performance and impact by offering annual discretionary cash bonuses.Resources: We are well funded by the world’s best technology investors, letting us chase our ambitions with minimal constraints.Parental support: We offer paid parental leave to support you and your loved ones.Diversity: We’re an equal opportunity employer and actively support initiatives like the ‘Global Women in Quantum’ program to help expand the quantum workforce.Unique culture: You’ll be surrounded by some of the world’s leading physicists, engineers, product, marketing and design people (to name a few!) with a strong desire to learn and transfer knowledge.Meaningful values: You’ll work with an incredibly supportive team who work consistently to deliver our core values to be real, be trusted, be just and to be revered.Personal development: We provide you with a personal development and wellness budget.Make a dent: Last but not least you’ll have the unique opportunity to help set the direction for this revolutionary technology and truly make an impact that matters!Q-CTRL aims to bring together cross-functional teams from many different backgrounds to help achieve our goals - we strongly encourage you to apply even if you do not meet all of the requirements mentioned in the job posting.Please be advised that our communications will only come from the @q-ctrl.com domain. All our active job postings are available on our company website.To recruitment agencies, we do not accept unsolicited branded profiles and are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.Seniority levelSeniority levelNot ApplicableEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionEngineering and Information TechnologyIndustriesSoftware DevelopmentReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at Q-CTRL by 2xGet notified about new Staff Software Engineer jobs in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.Senior Software Engineer - Global Payroll PlatformSenior Software Engineer - Global Payroll PlatformSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoStaff Software Engineer (Frontend) (SaaS)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 weeks agoPyrmont, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSenior Software Engineer (Typescript/React/Node/AWS)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 days agoSenior Software Engineer, Revenue Enablement - Growth (open to remote across ANZ)Sydney, New South Wales, Australia 6 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 4 hours agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 5 days agoBackend Software Engineer - Embedded Software Interfaces (AU)Pyrmont, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoStaff Software Engineer - Internal ToolingDarlington, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSydney, New South Wales, Australia A$140,000.00-A$180,000.00 3 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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