About us
Silicon Quantum Computing is pioneering the future of quantum technology. As the world’s first company to manufacture qubits with atomic precision, we’re delivering quantum advantage today, not decades from now.
Founded by Professor Michelle Simmons, one of the world’s leading materials scientists, SQC has achieved major breakthroughs including the first single-atom transistor and the first integrated circuit built with atomic precision. Our Chair, Simon Segars, former CEO of ARM, brings deep global experience as we scale our technology and commercial impact.
Our quantum machine learning chip, Watermelon, is already accelerating AI in ways classical systems can’t match. We’re generating significant revenue and working closely with multinational partners to solve complex problems with quantum solutions.
SQC is a fast-paced, high-accountability environment where people grow quickly and contribute meaningfully. If you’re excited by deep tech, ambitious about your career, and ready to help shape the future of computing, we’d love to hear from you.
About the role
As a Technical Recruiter at SQC, you’ll play a critical role in scaling one of the world’s most advanced quantum technology companies. You’ll partner closely with hiring managers across engineering, physics, and corporate functions to identify, engage, and hire top-tier talent in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment.
This role requires a strong understanding of deep tech recruitment, particularly across hardware, software, and scientific domains. You’ll be responsible for managing end-to-end hiring processes, advising on talent strategy, and ensuring an exceptional candidate experience. You’ll also contribute to employer branding, talent intelligence, and process optimisation as we continue to grow rapidly.
Reporting to the VP, Human Resources, you’ll work cross-functionally with leadership, technical teams, and external partners to ensure hiring outcomes align with strategic business goals.
Role responsibilities
- Partner with hiring managers to scope and prioritise roles across quantum hardware, software, and research functions
- Source and engage candidates with backgrounds including quantum physics, electrical engineering, and postdoctoral research – including searching internationally and managing relocation and visa processes
- Manage end-to-end recruitment processes including briefing, sourcing, interviewing, and offer negotiation
- Build and maintain talent pipelines for niche technical skillsets including RF electronics, cryogenics, and quantum algorithms
- Develop targeted outreach strategies for academic and research communities including conferences and university networks
- Advise on market trends, compensation benchmarks, and candidate motivations in deep tech and scientific domains
- Contribute to employer branding initiatives that resonate with technical and research audiences globally
- Navigate export control, security clearance, and compliance requirements in hiring
Your experience
- Proven track record recruiting in technical domains, demonstrating strong comprehension of the underlying subject matter
- Bonus if you bring prior experience in deep tech domains including hardware, software, and quantum research, as well as sourcing PhD-level and postdoctoral candidates in scientific or engineering fields internationally
- Skilled in using sourcing tools, ATS platforms (we use TeamTailor), and talent intelligence to drive hiring outcomes
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills across technical and executive audiences
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver to deadlines
The recruitment process
For roles at SQC, expect 3-4 interviews, meeting a few members of the team and focusing on your core eligibility for the role, your skills and how they align, and finally your values and how they align. We'll give you a more specific runthrough if you're successful in making it to the first interview.
As part of our obligations to our clients, we require that successful candidates submit to background checks, including a National Police Check, Right to Work checks, as well as employment and qualifications verification. We won't contact anyone until we're confident there's a fit between SQC and yourself.
How to apply
The best and simplest way is to apply directly here, rather than messaging anyone on the SQC team directly. If you have any questions that you'd like answered before committing to applying, please feel free to email us at careers@sqc.com.au.
Please note
This position may require access to export-controlled information (ECI) subject to EAR and ITAR. Final employment decision is contingent upon satisfactory completion of export control screenings and obtaining any necessary export licenses or approvals, based on nationality, citizenship, and other factors considered by applicable export control regulations.
