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Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
Q-CTRLLos Angeles, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jul 2025
💰 $175,000/yr($125,000/yr – $175,000/yr)
About the role
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 partner.- Designed 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 Australia.- Continued 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 Times.- In October 2024, we announced our record breaking expansion of our Series B funding round to USD $113M, with $59M USD of new capital.- Grew our global presence to include Los Angeles, Berlin, and Oxford - as well as the recently announced office in San Francisco.
From 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 roleThe Talent team enables our growth, supporting the business globally with a key focus on attracting world-class talent. We partner with our cross-functional teams to drive strategic recruitment initiatives, develop and deliver the employer branding strategy, and build diverse talent pipelines across the globe.
This new position has been created to support a range of exciting and unique projects. As such, you’ll have the opportunity to deep dive into our software engineering, quantum computing and GTM teams. No quantum experience required! Just a keen interest in deep tech and being part of a revolutionary sector.
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 partner.- Designed 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 Australia.- Continued 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 Times.- In October 2024, we announced our record breaking expansion of our Series B funding round to USD $113M, with $59M USD of new capital.- Grew our global presence to include Los Angeles, Berlin, and Oxford - as well as the recently announced office in San Francisco.
From 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 roleThe Talent team enables our growth, supporting the business globally with a key focus on attracting world-class talent. We partner with our cross-functional teams to drive strategic recruitment initiatives, develop and deliver the employer branding strategy, and build diverse talent pipelines across the globe.
This new position has been created to support a range of exciting and unique projects. As such, you’ll have the opportunity to deep dive into our software engineering, quantum computing and GTM teams. No quantum experience required! Just a keen interest in deep tech and being part of a revolutionary sector.
What you'll be doing:
- Working closely with our software engineering, quantum computing research and GTM teams, you will manage and drive the end-to-end recruitment process, proactively engaging the market aligned to current and future needs.
- You’ll also manage the ‘reactive’ recruitment process and become a trusted advisor across the business, providing ongoing hiring guidance, leveraging market insights and current hiring trends.
- With the support of the Talent Manager, you will also contribute in identifying employer branding and talent related marketing opportunities, as well as participate in various global talent related conferences and events primarily in the US.
- Other duties within the Employee's skills and experience, or with reasonable training.
Ideally you'll have:
- A minimum of 6+ years experience in a Talent Acquisition role, ideally within a startup or tech related environment.
- Experience hiring, building and engaging talent communities across the US market.
- Experience working with a diverse group of stakeholders with the ability to advise, influence and support at all levels within the company.
- Whilst we work in a fast paced and constantly evolving environment, we operate with thought and strategic direction. Experience balancing both tactical and delivery is therefore extremely important.
- A keen interest in emerging and deep tech is a must!
It would be fantastic if you have these skills/experience but not essential:
- 4+ years experience working at a technology and/or research and development based start-up.
- Experience targeting software engineering, research and science related skills across global markets.
- Proficiency with Lever ATS and/or an effective CRM system.
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