Software Engineer (Modelling & Simulations)

Haywards Heath, United Kingdom
4 months ago
Job Type
Permanent
Work Location
Hybrid
Posted
20 Jan 2026 (4 months ago)

AtUniversal Quantum,we aim to make the world a better place by developing a new computer technology. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are seeking to hire aSoftware Engineer to design, develop and maintain software components and user workflows of our modelling and simulation tools. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you, so get in touch!

What You’ll Accomplish:

  • Join our talented and enthusiastic team of scientists and engineers in designing our next generation of design verification environment
  • Take ownership of key components in our modelling and simulation pipeline, and work closely with the quantum team to streamline and optimise their workflows
  • Write full provable, reliable, well-documented, and high-quality software
  • Build intuitive and user-friendly software tools and libraries to be used by internal and external development teams
  • Support testing, optimisation, validation of various models and simulations, and their subsequent deployment to UQ’s HPC and cloud servers
  • Develop a deep understanding of the trade-offs associated with design choices across UQ’s physics models, iQPU chips, quantum algorithms, compilation stack and hardware processes

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