Product Designer

About Us

Founded in 2017, Q-CTRL has grown to become the global leader in quantum control infrastructure software. 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. We believe that working in deep tech domains like quantum provides an opportunity to upskill whilst applying existing knowledge and practices to new markets.

As one of the fastest growing companies in the quantum sector, we’ve had a number of key milestones:

• In October 2024, we announced our record breaking expansion of our Series B funding round to USD $113M, with $59M USD of new capital
• 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
• Grew our global presence in Los Angeles and Berlin, and expansion into the UK, recently opening up a new office in Oxford
• 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
  
  
  

From educating the workforce on how quantum computing works, and 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 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.