Software Engineer - Full-stack

About us

We hold the key to making quantum technology useful and operate at the highest levels of the emerging quantum sector. Our products are already revolutionizing the way quantum technology is used; From educating the workforce on how quantum computing works with Black Opal, to the industry-first native integration of our performance-management software with IBM Quantum services in November 2023, we are building the global quantum sector and defining the quantum infrastructure software segment. But our work isn’t limited to quantum computing; we go everywhere that quantum goes. In July 2023 our work with Australian Defence delivering software-ruggedized quantum sensing for navigation without GPS was featured in the New York Times. 

We base these world-leading commercial outcomes on a foundation of transformational research. We operate the industry’s largest team of experts in quantum control, and push the limits of human capability through our software, hardware, and technical publications in the world’s most prestigious scientific journals.

As a high-growth global quantum startup we’ve raised US $74M since 2017 from investors such as Airbus Ventures, Horizons Ventures, Main Sequence Ventures, Salesforce Ventures, Sierra Ventures, SquarePeg Capital, and others; this includes the world’s largest Series B for any quantum software company, announced in early 2023. Adding to the completion of our new global HQ in Sydney (Australia’s first fully dedicated, commercial quantum technology site), Los Angeles, and Berlin offices, we’ve also recently announced our expansion into the UK to continue to impact the development of quantum technology globally.

We’re led by our values: to be real, to be trusted, to be just, and to be revered. We’ve brought together an inspiring team of world-leading physicists, engineers, product and design specialists (to name a few!) to help us shape the future of quantum technology. And we’re looking for new team members who want to help us change the world.

About the team

The product and platform engineering teams work across various engineering functions including Quantum Control Engineering, Front-end Engineering, DevOps Engineering however they also work closely with Product, Marketing and Design teams.

We value collaboration and strongly advocate for the best engineering practices through engineering sessions for constant process, standards and tools improvements. While our Product team guides us on “building the right thing”, our Engineering teams focus on “building the things right”, embodying the three virtues and our standards.

What you'll be doing:

• Build and maintain products using Node.js, React and Javascript/Typescript with the support of senior team members.
• Develop, test and document Q-CTRL's APIs in Python and Javascript/Typescript.
• Work closely across all teams to fully understand requirements for new product features.
• Work closely with design and product colleagues to create accessible, high-performance and secure user experiences.
• Review and address code and comments submitted by the team via pull requests.
• Stay up-to-date with current best-practices.

Ideally you'll have:

• At least 2 years of experience using Python or Node.js.
• 3+ years of software development experience and a deep understanding of best practices required to build highly scalable and maintainable systems.
• 3+ years of experience using the core web technologies Javascript, HTML, and CSS and Typescript and React.
• Experience with unit and integration testing with Jest and React testing library.
• Experience with end-to-end testing with Playwright or Cypress.
• Experience with web API development (GraphQL, RESTful, etc). We use GraphQL.
• Our core values resonate with you (to be real, trusted, just and revered) and you have a willingness to adapt, collaborate and help others.
• A bachelor’s degree in computer science or equivalent practical experience.

Bonus points if you have:

• Experience with Python Web Frameworks such as Django, Flask or FastAPI.
• Experience with Apollo GraphQL, Javascript Web Frameworks such as Next.js (we use Next.js).
• Experience building and working with UI Component Libraries (we have our own).
• A love of beautiful, high performance user interfaces and user experiences and collaborating with design and product teams.
• Experience working in a start-up environment

Why Q-CTRL?

Flexibility: We embrace workplace flexibility so you worry more about your global impact vs a rigid work schedule.

Attractive salary: You’ll get to live the start-up life without 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.

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 employment opportunity employer. We value diversity, inclusion and providing equal opportunities to all, actively supporting initiatives like the ‘Global Women in Quantum’ program among others. 

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. 

Impactful work: Last but not least! You’ll have the opportunity to work in the world’s leading field of technology and truly make an impact that matters! 

Q-CTRL is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. We are committed to being inclusive in the way we hire. 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.