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Research Fellow in unlocking scalable quantum computing with terahertz generation QuanTera
About the roleThis position will help to deliver the goals of the project by helping to develop the photonic integrated circuits needed to generate the THz control signals and deliver them into the cryogenic environment. The work will also focus on design, fabrication, and testing of THz superconducting circuits and making quantum measurements on the new systems. The post holder...
UCL Eastman Dental Institute
Greater London
Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Modelling of Quantum Computing Control Systems
We are seeking a motivated and Talented experimentalist for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Modelling of Quantum Computing Control Systems within Professor Ares’ and Professor O’Brien’s research groups at the Department of Engineering Science (Central Oxford). The post is fixed term for two years and is funded by the EPSRC.
University of Oxford, Department of Engineering Science
Oxfordshire
Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Modelling of Quantum Computing Control Systems
We are seekinga motivated and Talented experimentalist for a full-time Postdoctoral Research Assistant in Modelling of Quantum Computing Control Systems within Professor Ares’ and Professor O’Brien’s research groups at the Department of Engineering Science (Central Oxford). The post is fixed term for two years and is funded by the EPSRC. The development of large-scale quantum computers will require a deep...
University of Oxford
Oxfordshire
Electronics Technician
Are you an experienced Assembly and Test Technician seeking a role that challenges and excites?This position with a renowned scientific instrument builder in the Southampton area offers a unique chance to work on cutting-edge, low-volume products in the fields of scientific imaging and quantum computing.Imagine being part of a team that is at the forefront of technological innovation, contributing to...
Eastleigh
Photonics Design Engineer
Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentLocation: Cambridge, UKClosing date for applications:Monday 1st September 2025 at 5pmVisa Sponsorship availableJoin Nu Quantum - Shaping the Future of TechnologyNu Quantum is creating the Entanglement Fabric for quantum computing scale-out. Quantum computing can solve some of the world’s biggest problems, but these applications require systems that are thousands of times more powerful than those available today.Our...
Workable
Cambridgeshire
Head of Quantum Hardware
Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentLocation: Cambridge, UKVisa Sponsorship availableJoin Nu Quantum - Shaping the Future of TechnologyNu Quantum is at the forefront of quantum computing and advanced technology, driven by innovation, diversity, and a commitment to excellence. We’re creating an environment where brilliant minds from all backgrounds collaborate to push the boundaries of what’s possible.Founded to commercialise research generated over the...
Quantum roles pop up across scaleups, labs, hyperscalers, consultancies, telco, defence and pharma—often hidden in ATS portals or duplicated across boards. The fastest way to stay on top of them isn’t more scrolling; it’s automation. With keyword-rich alerts, RSS feeds and a reusable ChatGPT workflow, you’ll bring relevant roles to you, triage them in minutes, and tailor sharp applications without burning your evenings.
This copy-paste playbook is for www.quantumcomputingjobs.co.uk readers. It’s UK-centric, practical, and designed to save you hours each week.
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A role & keyword map spanning Quantum Algorithms, Software/SDKs, Error Correction & Compilers, Control & Experiment, Hardware Platforms, Cryogenics/Microwave, Optics/Photonics, Quantum Comms (QKD/QRNG), PQC, and Quantum-ML/Chemistry.
Shareable Boolean searches you can paste into Google & job boards to cut noise.
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Quantum technology has raced from theoretical promise to practical prototype faster than any deep‑tech field in recent memory. The UK—already home to world‑class physics departments at Oxford, Cambridge, UCL and Bristol—doubled down in late 2024 by adding £2.5 billion to the National Quantum Strategy, lifting the public‑funding pot to £5.5 billion through 2030. Private capital keeps pace: Dealroom logged £1.1 billion in UK quantum‑venture funding during 2024, while corporates from BP to Barclays spun up quantum‑proof‑of‑concept teams.
Despite the cash surge, the sector’s headcount remains tiny. Research by the UK Quantum Skills Taskforce (Lightcast job‑ad data, June 2025) counts about 8,000 quantum‑skilled professionals nationwide—spread across algorithm research, cryogenic hardware, photonics, quantum‑software and adjacent DevOps. Yet monthly live vacancies average 120 – 150 nationwide, occasionally peaking near 200 when multiple start‑ups raise Series A rounds simultaneously. That mismatch turns every credible opening into a high‑stakes contest, and the right recruiter can be the difference between a generic rejection email and a signed offer.
But not every tech agency truly “does” quantum. Many wave the buzzword without a single qubit vacancy on the books. To protect your time—and your CV—we vetted 60 + firms and kept only those with rock‑solid evidence of quantum‑computing placements: live job ads, dedicated practice pages, conference sponsorships or original salary research.
Quantum computing is no longer a future concept—it’s a fast-growing industry with real-world applications in materials science, cryptography, optimisation, and drug discovery. As the UK doubles down on its National Quantum Strategy, demand for quantum computing talent is surging across academia, startups, and enterprise R&D.
Welcome to the Quantum Computing Jobs Skills Radar 2026—your annual guide to the programming languages, frameworks, libraries & platforms shaping the UK quantum jobs market. Whether you’re transitioning from physics, software engineering or data science, this radar shows you what to learn to stay ahead.
Quantum computing is one of the most exciting and disruptive fields in science and technology. As the UK invests in a national quantum strategy—with funding for hardware, software, cryptography, and applications—demand for quantum talent is growing rapidly.
But here’s what most job seekers miss: many quantum computing roles are never posted on public job boards.
Instead, opportunities are shared quietly through research partnerships, industry working groups, spinout collaborations, and professional bodies. In this guide, we’ll show you how to access hidden quantum computing jobs in the UK.
We’ll explore how to use membership directories, SIGs (Special Interest Groups), CPD events, and project funding announcements to gain visibility, build relationships, and find roles long before they’re advertised.
Redundancy in the emerging field of quantum computing can feel particularly discouraging, especially after years of specialised training and research. But as the UK continues to invest in quantum technologies across academia, defence, computing and cryptography, new roles are opening in both startups and national programmes.
Whether you're a physicist, quantum software engineer, hardware specialist, or quantum algorithm researcher, this guide will help you turn redundancy into an opportunity for career growth.
Why yesterday’s pay survey is meaningless in today’s quantum landscape
Ask a Quantum Software Engineer debugging Qiskit kernels at midnight, a Cryogenic Hardware Engineer coaxing qubits below 10 mK, or a Quantum Algorithm Researcher squeezing decoherence budgets: “Am I earning what I deserve?” The honest answer shifts faster than a Rabi oscillation. Since early 2024, the UK Government funded £2.5 billion across its National Quantum Strategy, Amazon Braket and Azure Quantum slashed circuit prices, & post‑quantum cryptography mandates yanked quantum literacy into cyber road‑maps. Each shock nudges salary bands. Any PDF salary guide printed last year looks like an outdated calibration curve—blind to the silicon spin‑qubit breakthroughs in Cambridge, the Oxford ion‑trap scale‑ups, or the London quantum‑software unicorn that closed a £200 million Series C.
To swap guesswork for evidence, QuantumComputingJobs.co.uk has distilled a transparent, three‑factor formula. Feed in your discipline, region, & seniority & you’ll instantly see a realistic 2025 salary benchmark—no stale averages, no vague “competitive” claims. This article unpacks that formula, highlights the forces pushing quantum‑computing pay skywards, & gives five practical moves to lift your market value inside ninety days.
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