Product Designer

About us

Founded 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 role

Reporting to the Head of Design, as a Product Designer you'll work to redefine how we represent and interact with complex concepts in one of the most impactful technologies of our time. Working closely with product, engineering, and marketing, you’ll help deliver world-class products with engaging, intuitive experiences that align with our business goals and delight our users. Leverage your experience to actively promote a culture of design excellence and user-centricity, collaborating with others and owning projects from start to finish.

What you'll be doing:

• Navigate uncertainty: Drive discovery at the early stages of product definition, employing your UX proficiency to navigate uncertainties and collaborate with your team to craft inventive solutions for real user issues.
• Prioritize the user: Actively engage in the design process end-to-end, from user research and wireframing to prototyping and user testing, ensuring a user-centric approach at every stage.
• Collaborate at all levels:
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including product, engineering, technology, and marketing, to ensure seamless integration of design principles into our products.
• Build systems:
Leverage design systems to maintain product-wide consistency and efficiency, identifying UX patterns that foster intuitive experiences across our product ecosystem.
• Set the standard:
Lead the conceptualization and execution of design solutions for complex quantum concepts, contributing to the evolution of our product offerings and setting the standard for the emerging industry.
• Advocate for quality:
Champion a culture of design excellence by collaborating with fellow designers through knowledge sharing and problem-solving, continuously learning from one another to elevate our craft.

Ideally you'll have:

• 3+ years product design or related industry experience.
• Proven experience as a product designer with a strong portfolio showcasing your ability to tackle complex design challenges.
• Expertise in translating abstract concepts into visually appealing and intuitive user interfaces, demonstrating a deep understanding of user experience principles.
• Experience working with and maintaining Design Systems.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills, with the ability to articulate design decisions and rationale to diverse stakeholders.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, agile environment with a focus on iterative design and rapid prototyping.
• A passion for mentoring and developing design talent, with a track record of fostering a collaborative and inclusive design culture.

Why Q-CTRL?

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

Attractive salary: You’ll get to have the start-up impact without the 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.

Cash bonus: We recognize exceptional performance and impact by offering annual discretionary cash 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 opportunity employer and actively support initiatives like the ‘Global Women in Quantum’ program to help expand the quantum workforce.

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. 

Make a dent: Last but not least you’ll have the unique opportunity to help set the direction for this revolutionary technology and truly make an impact that matters!

Q-CTRL aims to bring together cross-functional teams from many different backgrounds to help achieve our goals - 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.