Head of Quantum Hardware

Cambridge, United Kingdom
6 months ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Director
Posted
12 Nov 2025 (6 months ago)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Location:Cambridge, UK

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Join Nu Quantum - Shaping the Future of Technology

Nu 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 last decade at the Cavendish Laboratory, Nu Quantum is on a mission to shape the future of quantum information systems.

We’re working on exciting technology that will improve the utility and accelerate the time-to-market of quantum computing systems. We integrate novel quantum photonic technology to form an efficient and scalable quantum networking infrastructure in partnership with world-leading companies and academic groups.

The Role

Nu Quantum is seeking a skilled Head of Quantum Hardware to join our diverse team, driving the development of innovative and scalable quantum networking hardware.

In this role, you will lead and support the AMO department, composed of 2 AMO based groups: Theory and Simulation and Experimental (currently circa 11 people total across both teams, but with high likelihood of growth). The AMO groups are currently interfacing our integrated microcavity-technology with trapped-ion qubits and benchmarking the performance of quantum networking test beds and protocols. You will serve as a key technical authority for the evolution of our test beds, contributing directly to our technical strategy and roadmap.

A significant aspect of this role is team leadership and support, ensuring the success and growth of the AMO groups both technically and holistically. You will play an important role in shaping and fostering our company culture, embodying and promoting our core values.

You bring experience in all phases of project delivery (from definition and planning, to development and delivery). In particular you thrive in an environment where you will be both a leader and directly involved in delivering deep technical tasks.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the AMO groups, driving a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and accountability. Monitoring performance of direct reports and providing regular feedback through Nu Quantum’s performance review process and 1:1’s.
  • Delivery of high quality, technical work from their groups, supporting the development of Nu Quantum’s quantum networking test beds.
  • Close collaboration with the other Department Heads, Architects, Product and Technical Executive leadership to create and deliver technical roadmap
  • Manage group resourcing, through analysis of skill gaps and co-ordination of hiring to meet the needs of Nu Quantum technical programmes.
  • Coordinate with Operations on infrastructure projects and lead AMO lab expansion projects (requirements, lab layout).
  • Take responsibility for AMO planning, budgeting, and resource allocation (including hiring) across all stages of project delivery and the product development process.
  • Collaborate closely with the PMO team, acting as the technical authority for the test bed systems deliverables in Nu Quantum’s technology development programmes.
  • Coordinate with Operations on infrastructure projects and lead AMO lab expansion projects.
  • Own, and continuously improve, processes and tools for the AMO team as Nu Quantum continues to grow.
  • Responsible for championing high-quality technical documentation.
  • Provide day-to-day leadership, mentoring, and professional development to AMO Engineers and AMO Group leads.
  • Collaborate with the senior leadership team to ensure alignment in culture, roadmap, and technical goals across the Engineering and Research teams.
  • Embody our company values, champion scientific integrity and foster a collaborative working environment.

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