Quantum computing isn’t just the next step in technology - it’s a complete reimagining of what computing can be. At OQC, our compiler team sits at the heart of this transformation, creating the bridge between customer ideas and quantum hardware execution. We’re unlocking the true power of quantum technology, one breakthrough at a time. As our team expands, we’re seeking...
Oxford Quantum Circuits
Reading
Quantum Computing Specialist, Data Science & Innovation, CIB(UK, Singapore)
Job SummaryWe are looking to expand our in-house quantum computing capabilities within the Data Science & Innovation team at Standard Chartered. We are looking for someone with a curious mind and experience with classical and quantum machine learning methods to contribute to our diverse and international team.Key ResponsibilitiesDevelop and execute innovative quantum machine learning techniques to solve a range of...
Standard Chartered
City of London
Quantum Applications Scientist
Summary QuEra Computing UK is seeking a talented, impact-motivated theoretical researcher with strong expertise in quantum computing applications. You will be a part of the team aiming to co-design novel quantum simulation applications for QuEra’s neutral-atom hardware. Working individually and as part of a team, you will interact with academic collaborators, clients, business partners, and other users of quantum computing...
QuEra Computing Inc.
Didcot
Quantum Readiness Support Graduate
Overview Salary: £33,472 per annum + £1,000 welcome bonus. Contract Type: Permanent. Hours: Full-time. Location: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire OX11 0QX. Closing date: 19 October 2025. Assessment Centre: December 2025 / January 2026. Start date: September 2026. About the NQCC The National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) is a new research institution, funded through UK Research and Innovation, dedicated to...
National Quantum Computing Centre
Oxfordshire
Superconducting Qubit Physicist
OverviewLocation: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, UKContract Type: Up to 2 Permanent PositionsSalary: Band E S1, £56,509 gross per annumHours: Full-timeWe understand the importance of work-life balance, and are happy to discuss the possibility of flexible working with applicants.Together, our scientist, technologists, engineers and business support team explore the unknown and turn what they find into work that changes...
National Quantum Computing Centre
Oxfordshire
Research Scientist - Quantum Computing
OverviewWe are seeking Research Scientists for our quantum research team in Singapore.The Quantinuum office in Singapore is a hub for scientific discovery and cutting-edge research that will inspire quantum solutions to the world’s most complex problems in fields including, for example, computational biology, finance, chemistry, and optimization. Working in close partnership with Singapore’s National Quantum Office (NQO), Agency for Science,...
Summary: UK quantum computing hiring has shifted from credential‑first screening to capability‑driven evaluation. Employers now value provable contributions across the stack—algorithms & applications, compilation & optimisation, circuit synthesis, control & calibration, hardware characterisation, error mitigation/correction (QEM/QEC), verification/benchmarking, and hybrid HPC/quantum workflows—plus the ability to communicate trade‑offs, costs and feasibility to non‑quantum teams. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews and how to prepare—especially for quantum algorithm engineers, quantum software/compilers, experimentalists, quantum control & firmware, cryo/readout engineers, quantum error correction researchers, verification/benchmarking specialists, and quantum‑adjacent product managers.
Who this is for: Quantum algorithm/applications engineers, compiler/optimisation engineers, control/firmware engineers, experimental physicists & hardware engineers (superconducting, trapped ion, photonic, spin/neutral atom), cryogenics & RF/microwave, QEC researchers, verification/benchmarking specialists, quantum‑HPC orchestration engineers, and product/BD roles in the UK quantum ecosystem.
Quantum computing has long been considered an elite subfield of physics and computer science. But as quantum technologies advance—from fault-tolerant hardware to quantum algorithms and quantum cryptography—they’re moving closer to real applications in finance, materials simulation, optimisation, cryptography and more. As this transition happens, UK quantum computing careers are becoming increasingly multidisciplinary.
Quantum systems are no longer just the domain of physicists and quantum software engineers. If quantum technologies are to be trusted, adopted and regulated, professionals must also incorporate expertise in law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. In practice, quantum computing projects now intersect with data governance, risk, human interaction, explainability and communication.
In this article, we’ll explore why quantum computing careers in the UK are shifting to multidisciplinary roles, how these five supporting fields intersect with quantum work, and what job-seekers & employers should do to keep up in this evolving frontier.
Quantum computing has shifted from lab curiosity to the next frontier of high-impact computing. Across the UK, universities, national labs, start-ups, and established tech and finance firms are building quantum teams to explore algorithms, design hardware, and deliver quantum-ready software. As momentum grows, so does the need for clear, robust team structures. Because quantum R&D spans physics, engineering, computer science, and product, ambiguity about who does what can slow progress, increase risk, and inflate costs.
This guide maps the typical roles in a modern quantum computing department, how they collaborate across the research-to-product lifecycle, skills and backgrounds UK employers expect, indicative salary ranges, common pitfalls, and practical ways to structure teams that move fast without breaking science.
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