Quantum Computing Jobs in Cambridge

Cambridge has the highest concentration of quantum computing companies and research groups in the UK. The cluster extends from the city centre out along the M11 corridor, with hardware, software and investor activity unusual for a town this size.

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£37k – £140k

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Cambridge is the densest quantum cluster on the FTJ network. Roles here span the full stack — from trapped-ion physicists and cryogenic-systems engineers, to QEC researchers and quantum-software developers, to the applied-research and product teams at Riverlane, Quantinuum, Phasecraft and a growing list of spin-outs from the university's physics and computer-science departments.

Expect a higher proportion of on-site and hybrid roles than the UK average — most of the work involves real hardware, not just simulation. Pay tilts toward the upper end of the UK distribution because the candidate pool is small and competition between Cambridge employers is fierce, especially at senior level.

Salary on the board

£37k – £140k

Based on advertised midpoints across the 17 priced listings posted in the last 12 months. Base salary only.

By seniority

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Entry

1 job

Mid

8 jobs

Senior

100

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Lead

140

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Senior Product Manager - Software

This role involves working closely with users, partners, and cross-functional teams to shape the product direction and roadmap for Deltakit, Riverlane’s open-source software development kit for quantum error correction. You will gather user insights, define product vision, and drive community engagement to build a compelling product that addresses real-world challenges in quantum computing.

Riverlane Cambridge, United Kingdom £72,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior FPGA Engineer - Systems Team

As an FPGA Engineer in Riverlane's Systems Team, you will work on configuring Deltaflow Hardware to connect quantum computers, ensuring low-latency and high-throughput systems. You will collaborate with customers to integrate and troubleshoot complex quantum systems, write RTL for system deployment, and provide technical pre-sales support through workshops and evaluations.

Riverlane Cambridge, United Kingdom £68,000 – £82,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Nanofabrication Engineer

The Nanofabrication Engineer will focus on developing and testing bespoke MEMS actuators and miniaturized optical cavity modules, crucial for Nu Quantum's next-generation Qubit Photon Interface. You will work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to optimize high-precision assembly processes and coordinate with external foundries to refine the microfabrication flow.

Nu Quantum Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Optics Engineer

Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentLocation:Cambridge, UKVisa Sponsorship availableClosing date for applications: Wednesday 20th May 2026 at 5pm (UK time).Join Nu Quantum - Shaping the Future of TechnologyNu Quantum is at the forefront of quantum computing and advanced technology, driven by innovation,...

Nu Quantum Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Quantum Error Correction Researcher (Algorithms)

As a QEC Researcher (Algorithms) at Riverlane, you will work on quantum algorithms and their implementation on future fault-tolerant quantum computers. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, contribute to academic research, and optimize quantum circuit compilation for specific QEC primitives.

Riverlane Cambridge, United Kingdom £60,000 – £85,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Digital Design Engineer

As a Senior Digital Design Engineer, you will develop a multi-FPGA, low-latency, high-throughput system for quantum error correction. You will optimize RTL performance, design deeply pipelined modules, and support junior engineers in creating cutting-edge decoding algorithms and data routing solutions.

Riverlane Cambridge, United Kingdom £70,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Staff Verification Engineer

Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent | HybridSalary: £90,000 to £115,000 DOE + Bonus + BenefitsThe salary range for this role is broad, as we are able to consider varying levels of experience. Any offer made will carefully take into...

Riverlane Cambridge, United Kingdom

System Test Engineer

As a System Test Engineer at Riverlane, you will work closely with engineering teams to develop and maintain rigorous testing processes for cutting-edge quantum computing solutions. Your role involves designing novel tests, diagnosing test failures, and improving the quality assurance cycle, all while contributing to the development of groundbreaking QEC technology.

Riverlane Cambridge, United Kingdom £60,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Part-time

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Hiring in Cambridge

Cambridge is the densest quantum cluster on the FTJ network. Riverlane, Quantinuum, Cambridge Quantum, Phasecraft and a handful of academic spin-outs hire here regularly — most within a short walk or cycle of each other in the centre or on the West Cambridge campus.

Roles here lean on-site or hybrid: a lot of the work is lab-based or sits close to hardware teams. Expect employers to prefer candidates already in or moving to Cambridge / the wider East Anglia commute, with hybrid arrangements typically 3–4 days a week in person.

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