ABOUT US

Quantum Brilliance is the world pioneer in room-temperature quantum technologies using synthetic diamonds. Our unique vision is to make quantum technologies available as a mass deployed, everyday technology, from data centers to remote and mobile systems like autonomous vehicles, robots and satellites. In contrast to quantum computers that fill a room, we are developing quantum accelerators with more computing power than a classical supercomputer but a form-factor smaller than a lunchbox.
Founded in 2019 by experts in diamond quantum science from the Australian National University, we are a full-stack quantum computing start-up. An Australian-German company, our HQs are in Canberra and Stuttgart, with additional locations across Australia and southern Germany. We are working with global technology innovators to develop quantum sensing and computing applications, integrate quantum compute with high-performance computing, solve materials science problems and develop ultra-precise semiconductor manufacturing and control techniques
We are backed by eminent venture capital funds and major research and technology institutes.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsibilities include:

• Develop and contribute to quantum sensing component and system requirements and specifications.
• Liaise with the cross-disciplinary team of engineers to design, plan, fabricate and test quantum diamond component prototypes and products.
• Collaborate with the experimental teams working in the Quantum Diamond Foundry (QDF) business unit, and with external partners and customers.
• Engage with end-users to tackle real-world industry problems, through technology and product development.

ABOUT AN R&D ROLE WITH QUANTUM BRILLIANCE:

At Quantum Brilliance, you’ll join a team of experts working to create massive, transformative impact. You’ll join a team of problem-solvers, who are curious and driven to understand and master new things. We pride ourselves on a collaborative environment, where we learn from the unique expertise that each person brings, and support the growth of each team member.

• Working with bright and engaging colleagues, aligned to a common goal. In many academic settings, there are 1-2 people at most working on a particular project. At Quantum Brilliance, there are more people on your project and closely related topics, creating a vibrant environment with lots to learn and share. It also provides an environment to develop your skills in project management and coordination.
• Collaborating with colleagues around the world. We currently have labs in 6 locations across Australia and Germany, and collaborate with leading research institutions and quantum technology companies.
• Continuous learning. You’re expected to keep pace with the state of the art in the field, reading papers and (virtually) attending conferences. If you’re switching fields, you’ll need to rapidly get up to speed with the literature history, something we will help with but that you are expected to drive. There are further exciting learnings in project management, team leadership, and business operations.
• Research leadership. As you complete projects and build your understanding of the company and its R&D programs, you will be increasingly expected to provide input to help shape roadmaps and targets for subsequent R&D projects. This can include pitching projects to follow-up on discoveries made during previous projects.
• Creating IP and patenting your inventions.
• Publishing. We’ll publish from time to time as a company, including technical white papers and scientific papers targeting top-tier (Nature, Science) journals, with authorship following the usual scientific conventions. In contrast to an academic environment, the publishing is driven by strategic considerations rather than as our primary ‘product’.
• Conferences and outreach. We provide opportunities for presenting at and/or participating in conferences, workshops and careers events.
• Lecturing and teaching. You won’t be convening undergrad courses, but you will still have plenty of opportunities to share your knowledge within the team. This can include providing technical leadership and mentoring to other team members, doing projects with brilliant interns, and regular internal technical group meetings.
• Research environment. Our labs are co-located with universities or public research institutions, at sites across Australia and Germany.
• Applying for grants. Depending on your role with QB and the funding/partnership opportunities, this might still be a thing. But there tends to be a much higher success rate, shorter timelines to funding outcomes, and it’s no longer a live-or-die thing for your career.