Quantum Engineer - Control and Automation

We are hiring a Quantum Engineer to advance the automation of device calibration for SQC’s world-leading multi-qubit processors. Working closely with the full-stack team, you will turn manual qubit measurement routines into robust, automated calibration workflows, including through development of tailored workflows and the evaluation and integration of third-party tools. Your work will directly increase processor uptime and measurement throughput, accelerating progress toward scaled, error-corrected architectures. This role suits an early-career experimentalist with strong software skills who is excited to make quantum processors run themselves.

Bachelor’s, Honours, or Master’s degree in physics, quantum engineering, electrical engineering, or a related discipline

Experience measuring quantum devices, or equivalent hands-on experience automating complex laboratory experiments

Strong proficiency in Python, with sound software engineering practices

Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to drive work to completion in a dynamic start-up environment

Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams with shared ownership of outcomes

Hands-on experience in developing agentic workflows

Experience with spin qubits or other solid-state qubit platforms

Familiarity with RF measurement techniques and instrumentation

Experience applying machine learning or optimisation methods to device tuning and calibration

SQC is an equal opportunity employer. We value diverse perspectives and experiences, and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every listed requirement. If you’re excited about the role and believe you can contribute, we encourage you to apply.

This position may require access to export-controlled information or technology. Employment may be subject to applicable export control laws and may require eligibility assessment based on factors such as nationality, citizenship, or residency, and, where necessary, obtaining relevant export licenses or approvals.

SQC was founded by renowned physicist and materials scientist Michelle Simmons, who pioneered the field of atomic electronics, including the development of the world’s first single-atom transistor and the first integrated circuit built with atomic precision. Our Chair, Simon Segars, former CEO of Arm, is a leader in the semiconductor industry and was instrumental in developing the processors that powered the mobile computing revolution.

As a full-stack company with in-house QPU manufacturing, SQC can design, produce and test new quantum chips in under a week, enabling rapid iteration and a decisive advantage in the race to build the world’s first commercial-scale quantum computer.

SQC is a high-accountability environment built on a simple principle: Every Atom Counts. If you’re looking to play a meaningful role in building the next frontier of computing, we’d love to hear from you.