Principal Quantum Scientist

• Define and lead the long-range scientific program of Q-Block Computing Research, including research agendas in quantum computation, quantum sensing and metrology, quantum communication, and foundational quantum physics relevant to our technical vision.
• Serve as one of the company's senior scientific voices: set standards for experimental rigor, theoretical depth, and honest scientific communication across all research activities.
• Lead flagship research programs, including work on neutral-atom quantum systems, fault-tolerant quantum architectures, quantum metrology, and the development of new experimental probes and quantum-enabled instruments.
• Mentor and develop the scientific staff in your research group within Q-Block Computing Research, including senior scientists; establish a research culture characterized by intellectual honesty, experimental courage, and patient ambition.
• Connect fundamental research to Q-Block's technology development programs — including PolarisQ, AllanQ, and LuciaQ — in ways that enrich both the science and the capability, without sacrificing the primacy of foundational inquiry.
• Lead and contribute to the development of major research programs and long-term scientific collaborations with leading universities, national laboratories, and government research agencies.
• Represent Q-Block Computing Research externally through publications, conference participation, scientific advisory roles, and scientific community engagement.

• Experience at the frontier of neutral-atom quantum computing, quantum error correction, optical lattice clocks, entanglement-based sensing, or quantum network science.
• Track record of translating fundamental science into new experimental capabilities, instruments, or technology concepts that influenced subsequent research or development efforts.
• Experience building or leading a research group, mentoring PhD students or postdoctoral researchers, or developing a scientific culture at an organization.
• Familiarity with Canadian or allied government research programs, national laboratory ecosystems, or defense-adjacent fundamental science programs is an asset.
• Record of scientific communication at the highest level: invited talks, review articles, influential preprints, or other evidence of scientific leadership beyond one's immediate group

Equal Opportunity: Q-Block Computing is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity. If you require assistance and/or reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please feel free to notify us.

All interested candidates are encouraged to apply.