Senior Scientist, Quantum Sensing (Atom Interferometry) (copy)
Q-CTRL
About this role
Provide technical leadership for experimental science on atom-interferometry based quantum sensors at Q-CTRL, focusing on reducing scientific risk and advancing sensor performance. Support translation of cutting-edge quantum sensing research into deployable capabilities and contribute to the company’s R&D mission.
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About Q-CTRL
q-ctrl.comQ-CTRL builds infrastructure software that makes quantum technology practical by improving the performance, stability and reliability of quantum computers and quantum sensors. They provide control-engineering and error‑mitigation tools — including a cloud-native quantum performance management platform (Black Opal) plus SDKs and integrations — to optimize qubit control, calibration and noise resilience. Q-CTRL works with hardware vendors, cloud providers and enterprise researchers to accelerate practical quantum applications by turning fragile quantum hardware into dependable systems through software.
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About Q-CTRL
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
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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Salary
$170k – $230k
per year