Staff Technical Recruiter, PsiQuantum
$170-200k
+ Equity
Office located in Palo Alto, CA
Quantum computer builder
Be an early applicant
Quantum computer builder
201-500 employees
Be an early applicant
$170-200k
+ Equity
Office located in Palo Alto, CA
201-500 employees
Company mission
To create the world’s first useful fault tolerant, error corrected quantum computer that will solve otherwise impossible problems.
Role
Who you are
- A Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field; advanced degrees or certifications (e.g., SHRM-SCP, PHR, etc.) are a plus
- 10+ years of proven experience in full-cycle recruiting, with a strong track record of hiring for highly technical and senior leadership roles, ideally within the tech or STEM sectors
- Exceptional expertise in sourcing and engaging candidates for highly specialized and cutting-edge fields such as quantum computing, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and related technologies
- Extensive experience in leading recruitment efforts for high-level positions, including VP, Director, and C-suite roles, and navigating complex negotiations
- Demonstrated ability to partner with executive teams and senior leaders, providing strategic counsel on talent acquisition and organizational growth
- Strong knowledge of sourcing tools, advanced Boolean search techniques, and recruiting platforms (e.g., LinkedIn Recruiter, Greenhouse, GEM)
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
- A deep understanding of the quantum computing landscape and a passion for the industry and its impact on the world
- Proven ability to thrive in hyper-growth, constantly evolving, and high-stakes environment
- Direct experience recruiting within quantum computing, AI, or other highly technical, innovative industries
- Experience working in a global, distributed environment, with expertise in international talent acquisition
- Fluency in additional languages is a plus
- Expertise in driving diversity and inclusion initiatives and advancing DEI goals within the recruitment function
What the job involves
- Staff Recruiter to drive full-cycle recruitment for advanced technical roles, specifically targeting top-tier candidates, including PhDs, in fields such as quantum computing, engineering, and applied sciences
- You will work closely with hiring managers to source, engage, and secure world-class talent, ensuring a pipeline of highly qualified individuals who align with PsiQuantum’s mission to revolutionize quantum computing
- This role offers a unique opportunity to influence the growth of a pioneering company at the cutting edge of technology
- Strategic Talent Partnering: Partner with senior leadership and hiring managers across the organization to develop and execute talent acquisition strategies that support the company’s growth, with a specific focus on attracting top-tier candidates for technical, senior, and leadership roles in quantum computing and advanced technology
- High-Level Candidate Sourcing & Engagement: Employ a range of sophisticated sourcing techniques to identify, engage, and recruit highly specialized and diverse talent pools, including passive candidates and those from leading tech, academic, and research institutions globally
- Executive Search & Leadership Recruitment: Lead the recruitment for senior leadership roles within the organization, including strategic planning, candidate mapping, outreach, and negotiation, ensuring an exceptional candidate experience while securing the highest-caliber talent
- End-to-End Talent Acquisition Leadership: Oversee the full recruitment lifecycle for critical roles, from role definition and job specification through to final offer acceptance. Ensure a seamless, efficient, and positive experience for candidates at every touchpoint
- Talent Strategy & Market Intelligence: Provide thought leadership in talent acquisition, leveraging deep market insights, industry knowledge, and data-driven approaches to inform recruitment strategies. Stay ahead of trends in the quantum computing and tech industries to ensure the company attracts top talent
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management: Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and department heads in navigating complex, high-stakes hiring decisions. Foster strong relationships across internal teams, providing regular updates on hiring progress, market trends, and recruitment strategies
- Employer Branding & Thought Leadership: Actively promote the company’s mission, vision, and culture to the broader talent pool. Involved in initiatives to enhance employer branding, both within the quantum computing industry and in the broader tech ecosystem
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI): Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives throughout the recruitment process, ensuring that diverse talent is attracted, assessed, and hired into the organization
- Data-Driven Decision Making: Use recruitment metrics, industry insights, and data analytics to measure and continuously improve the effectiveness of recruitment processes, ensuring the timely and high-quality placement of candidates
Our take
Quantum computing will change the world more than any other imminent technological development, and PsiQuantum sits at the forefront of the charge to build the first quantum computer that will actually work.
The company is unique for the scale of their ambitions. Rather than focusing on what they term “intermediate milestones” like building smaller proof of concept systems, PsiQuantum builds the first large-scale, error-corrected computer, using photonics to deliver over 1,000,000 qubits (current quantum machines have yet to cross the 1,000 qubit mark).
There are plenty of companies building quantum computers, including the likes of IBM, Google and Honeywell, but these prototypical machines lack the size to correct errors, making them exponentially less useful than what PsiQuantum aims for. While other companies operate in the same sphere, PsiQuantum is unequivocally a leader in its field, founded by world-class academics and raising hundreds of millions in funding to reach unicorn status.
Steph
Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle
Insights
16% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)
Jun 2025
$1bn
GROWTH EQUITY VC
Jun 2024
$125m
CONVERTIBLE
Total funding: $2.7bn
Company HQ
Palo Alto, CA
Leadership
Jeremy O'Brien
(CEO)Prior to founding PsiQuantum, researched and taught at universities across the world, including Bristol, Stanford, Osaka, Sydney and Queensland.
Mark Thompson
(Chief Technologist)Previously worked as an R&D Engineer at Toshiba and was a research fellow at the University of Cambridge. Is currently a Professor of Quantum Photonics at Bristol University as well as Chief Technologist at PsiQuantum.
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