Quantum Computing Jobs

QRF Lead Engineer

The Lead Engineer will drive the development and integration of quantum RF systems, translating complex R&D into robust, deliverable products. Responsibilities include system architecture, design, verification, and transitioning prototypes to production, while managing cross-functional engineering teams and ensuring scientific requirements are met.

Infleqtion Kidlington, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Embedded DevOps Engineer

This role focuses on building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and infrastructure-as-code systems to support quantum computing and sensor development. The engineer will manage software deployment, system security, and lab infrastructure, ensuring high uptime and traceable, reliable releases across integrated software, firmware, and gateware. Close collaboration with both hardware and software teams is essential in a research-driven lab environment.

Infleqtion Kidlington, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

FPGA Engineer

Design and implement FPGA-based solutions for high-performance hardware platforms used in cybersecurity, data centres, and advanced computing. Work across the full development lifecycle from prototyping to production, developing RTL, building communication interfaces, and supporting system validation in collaboration with hardware and software teams.

IC Resources Oxford, Eng, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior QPU Design Engineer

Design and lay out complex multi-layer quantum processing unit chips, integrating ion trapping, photonics, and CMOS interfaces. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to translate operational requirements into manufacturable chip designs and drive projects from concept to tape-out. Work within a cross-functional team to advance high-performance quantum hardware for scalable systems.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Senior Software Engineer, Non-Realtime Controllers

This role involves developing and maintaining software for non-realtime hardware controllers that support quantum computing systems. The engineer will work on robust, production-grade services that interface with physical instruments such as cryogenic compressors, vacuum pumps, and temperature controllers, ensuring reliability and observability across a fleet of quantum machines. The position emphasizes end-to-end ownership of controller services, integration with a shared framework, and close collaboration with systems teams and quantum scientists.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Cryogenics Engineer

The role involves designing and enhancing cryogenic systems for advanced scientific applications such as quantum computing and astrophysics. You'll lead projects from concept to delivery, including custom design, risk assessment, and customer support. The position requires hands-on engineering expertise and close collaboration with both internal teams and external researchers.

Quantum Design Oxford Appleton, Oxfordshire, OX13 5LG, United Kingdom

Staff Software Engineer, Runtime

This role involves developing real-time control systems and low-level software abstractions for quantum computing hardware, working closely with experimental scientists and cross-functional teams. You'll shape core Rust libraries and the execution environment that transform quantum hardware into functional systems, with a focus on precision timing, system integration, and rapid iteration. The position emphasizes low-latency computing, API design, and tooling to support scientific experimentation and scaling toward fault-tolerant quantum computation.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Photonic Layout Engineer

Design and integrate photonic components into multi-layer quantum processor chips, ensuring precise layout and compatibility with metal and CMOS routing. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to define design rules and advance photonic process design kits. Perform layout verification and produce reticle-scale files for commercial fabrication using Python-based tools.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Director, Systems Software

Leads the software team responsible for developing a full-stack system that controls and monitors trapped-ion quantum computers. Focuses on defining software architecture, improving devops and release processes, and scaling the engineering team. Works closely with quantum scientists and engineers to translate low-level experiments and quantum algorithms into functional software using Python and Rust.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Senior Staff Analog Mixed-Signal Design and Modelling Engineer

This role involves developing high-fidelity behavioural models for cryo-CMOS mixed-signal integrated circuits used in quantum computing systems. You'll derive models from mathematical foundations, implement them in Verilog-A/AMS and real-number formats, and ensure correlation with schematic and silicon measurements. The position shapes modelling methodology and enables full-chip simulation across temperature extremes, directly supporting the development of control hardware for trapped-ion quantum processors.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom