Senior Technical Recruiter

Company: Psiquantum
Location: Palo Alto
Posted on: June 1, 2025

Job Description:

Quantum computing holds the promise of humanity's mastery over the natural world, but only if we can build a real quantum computer. PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the first real, useful quantum computers, capable of delivering the world-changing applications that the technology has long promised. We know that means we will need to build a system with roughly 1 million qubits that supports fault tolerant error correction within a scalable architecture, and a data center footprint.By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today's most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more.PsiQuantum has determined the fastest path to delivering a useful quantum computer, years earlier than the rest of the industry. Our architecture is based on silicon photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components at Tier-1 semiconductor fabs such as GlobalFoundries where we leverage high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are already producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. We also benefit from the quantum mechanics reality that photons don't feel heat or electromagnetic interference, allowing us to take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems and industry standard fiber connectivity.In 2024, PsiQuantum announced two government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first Quantum Data Centers and utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia and Chicago, Illinois. Both projects are backed by nations that understand quantum computing's potential impact and the need to scale this technology to unlock that potential. And we won't just be building the hardware, but also the fault tolerant quantum applications that will provide industry-transforming results.Quantum computing is not just an evolution of the decades-old advancement in compute power. It provides the key to mastering our future, not merely discovering it. The potential is enormous, and we have the plan to make it real. Come join us.There's much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey!Job Summary:PsiQuantum is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical 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.Responsibilities:

• Talent Partnering: Partner with 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 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.
• Search & Leadership Recruitment: Drive the recruitment for senior 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.
• Market Intelligence: Provide thought leadership in leveraging deep market insights, 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: Foster strong relationships across internal teams, providing regular updates on hiring progress, market trends, and recruitment strategies.
• Employer Branding: 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.Required Qualifications:
  • A Bachelor's degree in Business, or a related field
  • 7+ years of proven experience in full-cycle recruiting, with a strong track record of hiring for highly technical and senior 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.
  • Demonstrated ability to partner with 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.Preferred Qualifications:
    • 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.PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.
      
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