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Hire photonics engineers in the UK

What photonics engineers are paid, what to name in the advert, and who you are up against — from the adverts on Quantum Computing Jobs, not a survey. Looking for the roles themselves? See Photonics Engineer jobs.

What you will pay

£46k to £72k, most around £55k

The range employers advertised for photonics engineers on Quantum Computing Jobs over the last 12 months, base salary only, across 3 priced adverts. Adverts that state a salary get more applications than those that hide it, and a figure at or above the midpoint is the single cheapest thing you can do for the response.

  • Remote or anchored

    A fully remote role draws the whole country and can pay a little under the London figure; an anchored one competes locally and cannot.

  • Greenfield or inherited

    Building from nothing is worth more to the right person than running what exists, and they will ask which it is.

  • Someone senior to learn from

    A strong lead in the team is worth thousands on the offer; without one, expect to pay for that experience directly.

Who you are competing with

Hiring photonics engineers on Quantum Computing Jobs right now

Three live adverts for the role, as candidates see them. How rivals pitch it is worth a look before you write yours.

PsiQuantum · 501–1000 people · Late stage

Senior Photonics Engineer, Optical Interfaces

  • Warrington
  • On-site
  • £64,000 – £76,500 pa
  • Senior
  • Permanent

Develops ultra-low-loss optical interfaces between dissimilar waveguiding platforms, combining device concept design, optical simulation with BeamPROP or FDTD, and hands-on experimental validation of coupling and mode conversion. Works with internal photonics, systems and experimental teams plus external partners to mature practical, manufacturable interface solutions.

BeamPROP · FDTD · BPM +1

3 weeks ago

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