# Senior Research Scientist, Superconducting Hardware at Q-CTRL

- Company: Q-CTRL
- What the company does: Q-CTRL is a global pioneer with unmatched commercial traction in the emerging quantum technology industry - a sector poised to transform everything from finance and pharma through to logistics and defense.

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- Company website: https://q-ctrl.com
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Senior
- Location: Los Angeles
- Work setup: Hybrid
- Pay: $150K to $225K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-08
- Apply by: 2026-11-23
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/q-ctrl/de544892-516b-4570-b3d9-f4de8fb18bcc?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/q-ctrl-senior-research-scientist-superconducting-hardware/

## About the role

At Q-CTRL, we’re pioneering the future of quantum technology. In this role, you will join a collaborative team of quantum scientists and software engineers to advance the control and calibration of superconducting quantum hardware. Your primary focus will be on runtime calibration methods for optimizing two-qubit gates, enabling the high-fidelity execution of quantum algorithms and quantum error correction at scale. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Design and test novel calibration techniques for two-qubit gates across different hardware architectures
- Develop scalable protocols for processor optimization (e.g. cross-talk mitigation, leakage reduction, defect mitigation)
- Conduct research in runtime control strategies leveraging low-latency compute
- Collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate ideas and research outcomes into production-level software
- Explain, document and present research solutions in accessible language
- An advanced degree in Physics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline. A PhD is preferred, but we also consider exceptional candidates with previous industry experience

Tags: Computing Research

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