Q-CTRL
This role involves preparing and deploying complex experimental prototypes for field trials, conducting troubleshooting, and implementing new sensing techniques. The position requires close collaboration with quantum scientists and engineers to iteratively improve hardware concepts and ensure successful field deployment. It focuses on translating novel quantum sensing research into practical, deployable technology.
Headquarters
Chippendale, New South Wales, Australia
Company Size
51-200 employees
Founded
2017
Q-CTRL builds AI-powered infrastructure software to make quantum technology useful across two core verticals: quantum computing and quantum sensing. Their product suite — including Black Opal, Boulder Opal, Fire Opal, and Ironstone Opal — helps organizations improve quantum computer performance, run error-suppressed algorithms, and achieve GPS-free navigation with quantum advantage. Q-CTRL serves educators, enterprise and government, defense and aerospace, data center providers, and quantum hardware developers worldwide.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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18% below the average for this role
DARPA Awards Q-CTRL $24.4M for Quantum Navigation Technology
Aug 27, 2025
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