Q-CTRL
About
Make quantum technology useful
Q-CTRL is using control to solve the hardest problems facing quantum technology, improving hardware performance and accelerating pathways to useful quantum computers and other technologies. Through our professionally developed tools, we put our deep expertise in quantum control into your hands.
- Location
- Sydney
- Website
- Visit website
- Founded
- 2017
- Employees
- 51-100
- Funding stage
- Series B
Careers
Available roles
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Snapshot of Q-CTRL
Making quantum tech useful, today
Founded by Professor Michael Biercuk in 2017, Q-CTRL builds quantum infrastructure software that makes quantum computers and sensors more stable, reliable, and commercially viable.
It spun out of the University of Sydney’s Quantum Control Lab and now powers platforms like IBM, Rigetti, and Oxford Quantum Circuits.
Why Work at Q-CTRL
Hard science, real-world impact Q-CTRL is solving deep physics problems and shipping code that shapes next-gen navigation systems, defence tools, and computing platforms.
Global team, serious backing 130+ people across Sydney, LA, Berlin, and Oxford. Backed by Square Peg, Salesforce Ventures, Lockheed Martin Ventures, and others. USD $166 million raised.
Quantum meets product This isn’t just research. It’s applied quantum tech with a roadmap, customers, and real-world deployment.
Milestones - 2017: Spun out of University of Sydney - 2018: USD $15M seed round led by Square Peg - 2023–2024: USD $113M Series B, one of the largest quantum raises globally
Vision To become the infrastructure layer of the global quantum ecosystem by making quantum devices work better and scale faster.
Working with us
Values
Be Real
We build things with real impact and solve real problems. We embrace difficult challenges.
Be Trusted
We benefit from a network of trusted relationships and we contribute to that network. We leverage our technical skills to create new products and opportunities in a way our customers, partners and investors trust. We aspire to always be the preferred supplier for products and solutions in our space.
Be Just
We never sacrifice our integrity, take advantage of or mislead others, or fail to fulfil our obligations. We empower all of our staff to succeed based on the quality of their ideas, create an embracing and safe work environment, and aim to recruit the best talent. We never lie—especially about our capabilities, products, customer fit, or technology.
Be revered
We earn acclaim by building solutions that are clever, well constructed, and absolutely beautiful. We remember that the details matter and aspire to perfection, even while we recognize perfection is not attainable. We create products, an ethos, and an environment where outsiders aspire to work here.