Careers at QCi
Careers at QCi
Build the future of quantum photonics
Our mission
At QCi, we’re not just talking about quantum, we’re building it. Our goal is simple but ambitious: put quantum into the hands of people. Every day, we tackle the hardest problems in quantum photonics alongside physicists, engineers, algorithm gurus, and curious thinkers who refuse to accept “that’s too difficult.”
Big ideas, real impact
Here, your work matters. From optimizing industrial systems to designing photonic architectures, you’ll be part of solutions that move from lab to real-world deployment. Every experiment, prototype, and algorithm you contribute has tangible impact.
Culture of collaboration & curiosity
Innovation thrives when diverse minds come together. At QCi:
Curiosity meets craft: Ask bold questions like “Can we build a room-temperature quantum computing chip, a real inch-square chip?”
Collaborative by nature: Work side-by-side with experts in hardware, software, optics, nanofabrication, and algorithms.
Impact unlocked: See your contributions transform into products, networks, and real-world solutions.
We foster a culture of experimentation, learning, and open idea-sharing where every voice matters.
Grow with us
As a deep-tech company at the forefront of quantum photonics, you’ll have room to stretch, learn, and shape your own path. Whether advancing research, scaling systems, or exploring new applications, we support your professional development every step of the way.
Work-life balance that works
We take the problems we solve seriously, but not ourselves. Expect:
Flexible work options
Team camaraderie and fun
A workplace that respects your whole life
At QCi, your brain will be buzzing, and your weekends will remain yours.
Your rewards & benefits
At QCi, we believe everyone should share in the company’s success. That’s why every employee receives equity, giving you the opportunity to generate wealth as the company grows.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance, including:
Medical, dental, and vision benefits with 100% of premiums covered for employees and their families
401(k) plan with 4% matching, vested immediately
Unlimited PTO program so you can recharge when you need it
Office closure during the end-of-year holidays (Christmas through New Year’s)
We want you to thrive both inside and outside of QCi, with the support and flexibility to do your best work.
Photonics: The core of what we do
We don’t just like quantum, we build the hardware and photonic systems that make it possible. From integrated circuits to scalable quantum systems, every step matters. Your work contributes to practical, deployable quantum technology that harnesses the quantum nature of light to compute, sense, and communicate in ways classical systems can’t.
Why you should join
Be a first-mover: QCi is leading the way in scalable, room-temperature quantum systems.
Hands-on from day one: You’re part of the engine driving our mission.
Collaborative, not competitive: Work with diverse minds united by a shared purpose.
Impact that matters: Move ideas from concept to real-world applications.
Curiosity celebrated: Bold questions and experimentation are encouraged.
Life at QCi
Life here is fast-paced, collaborative, and inspiring:
Team lunches, celebrations and collaborations
Cross-functional collaboration across physics, photonics, AI, and engineering
A culture that celebrates breakthroughs both big and small
Whether you’re a quantum physicist, photonics engineer, AI researcher, or creative problem-solver, you’ll find a home here.
Ready to join the quantum revolution? If you’re excited by photons, quantum mechanics, engineering complexity, and real-world impact, QCi is your place. Explore our open roles and help turn what’s “impossible” into the “inevitable.”