Senior Scientist, Quantum Sensing (Software)

Q-CTRL
Oxford
3 weeks ago
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Senior Scientist, Quantum Sensing (Software)

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About The Team

Q-CTRL’s Quantum Sensing Research team performs basic and applied research in quantum sensing and quantum-enabled navigation. It is a highly dynamic team comprising approximately 30 specialists in theoretical and experimental atomic physics, cold-atom interferometry, navigation modelling, and modern Bayesian estimation and signal processing techniques. The Quantum Sensing Research and Quantum Sensing Engineering teams work closely together, translating novel quantum sensing research into a useful capability and product.


About The Role

This role aims to perform essential software development to support Q-CTRL’s quantum sensors taking them from the laboratory to the field. The position will primarily focus on research software development, helping to turn Q-CTRL’s algorithms into high-performance, reliable code that can be used by our team of scientists and engineers.


What You'll Be Doing

  • Perform essential research software development to support the transition of novel quantum control solutions and sensor fusion algorithms to real-world quantum sensors (including atom interferometers and magnetometers).
  • Develop and provide support for high-performance and reliable software packages that can be used by Q-CTRL’s scientists and engineers.
  • Ensure research software is well documented and tested for both physical and functional correctness.
  • Work closely with quantum control engineers, experimental physicists, and sensor hardware specialists to deploy your developed protocols on real quantum sensor hardware.
  • Collaborate with partners in the Quantum Sensing (Modelling) Team, the Quantum Sensing Division, and the company more broadly.
  • Share developments and tools with the broader division, company, external stakeholders and customers through verbal presentations and written outlets (e.g. academic publications, technical reports, blog posts).

Ideal Qualifications

  • A PhD in Physics, Engineering or a closely related discipline.
  • Experience in the theory, numerical modelling, and/or optimization of one or more of the following: atom interferometry, cold and/or ultracold atomic systems, quantum sensing in warm atomic vapours, pulse-level optimization and quantum control techniques.
  • Strong desire to work with a world-leading team building the future of quantum technology.

Bonus Points (Not Essential)

  • Expertise with C++, C, and/or Python programming for scientific computing.
  • Experience modelling real quantum experiments/hardware and working closely with both theoretical and experimental teams.
  • Experience with continuous integration systems and best practices for software development.
  • Experienced in developing high-performance, reliable scientific software packages.

About Q-CTRL

Q-CTRL is the global leader in AI-powered quantum control infrastructure software. Founded in 2017, we operate globally with offices in Sydney, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Berlin, and Oxford. We build tools that make quantum technology useful, solving the hardest challenges in quantum computing and quantum sensing to deliver real-world impact. In 2024 we raised US$113 million in Series B funding, the largest aggregate investment for a quantum software company.


EEO Statement

Q-CTRL is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected characteristic.


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