Latest Quantum-Safe Jobs

Senior Sales Engineer (FAE)

Act as a technical liaison between sales and engineering teams, supporting the integration of post-quantum cryptography solutions into semiconductor, security, and enterprise clients across North America. You'll demonstrate complex technical solutions, gather customer requirements, and ensure smooth technical onboarding, while collaborating globally to shape product direction. The role involves 10–20% travel and deep engagement with both engineering teams and C-level stakeholders.

PQShield United Kingdom

Sales Director - Japan

Lead sales strategy and execution for a post-quantum cybersecurity company in Japan, targeting enterprise clients in semiconductor, telecom, automotive, and security sectors. Drive market expansion by building relationships with key stakeholders and closing high-value technical IP deals. Collaborate with field application engineers and global teams to align product development with customer needs.

PQShield United Kingdom

Photonics Technical Lead

The role involves leading the development and execution of integrated photonics technologies for quantum applications, including photonic integrated circuits, laser systems, and subsystems. The technical lead will oversee project delivery, mentor a team, and collaborate across global teams and external partners. Key activities include design, fabrication, testing, and commercialisation of photonics solutions within a quantum technology ecosystem.

Infleqtion Kidlington, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Deployment Physicist, On-premises Installation - 572

Installs and validates quantum computing systems (Helios) on customer premises globally, with deep involvement in atomic physics and qubit operations. Supports integration, shipment, and deployment activities, including international travel for on-site installations and remote support. Contributes to future post-Helios hardware development through design and validation phases.

Quantinuum United Kingdom

Hybrid

Senior Electronics Engineer

This role involves diagnosing and resolving electronics and control hardware issues in trapped-ion quantum computers, from root cause analysis to permanent design fixes. The engineer will lead reliability upgrades, standardize electronics across systems, and work closely with cross-functional teams to improve uptime and reduce operational costs. Key activities include PCB design, system-level testing, retrofitting live systems, and ensuring all improvements are documented and integrated into future builds.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Quantum Software - Data Scientist

This role involves developing time series models for forecasting, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance in quantum sensor systems. The Data Scientist will analyse large-scale sensor data, build predictive algorithms, and integrate models into real-time control systems, working closely with engineering and product teams. The position bridges data science, physics, and engineering in a cutting-edge quantum technology environment.

Infleqtion Harwell, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Quantum Operator

Operate and maintain ion-trap quantum computing hardware, performing calibration, optimisation, and system characterisation. Support the integration of new quantum hardware through close collaboration with physicists and engineers, while collecting and analysing experimental data to ensure reliable performance. Requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to procedures in a cutting-edge research environment.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Quantum Control Designer

Design and model high-fidelity quantum control operations, translating theoretical physics into practical implementations on real quantum hardware. Collaborate closely with hardware teams to develop, test, and benchmark quantum operations, using experimental data to refine physics-based models. The role is central to advancing the performance and scalability of quantum computing systems.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Quantum Algorithms Scientist - Optimization

Phasecraft is the quantum algorithms company. We are building the mathematical foundations for quantum computing applications that solve real-world problems. Founded in 2019 by Toby Cubitt, Ashley Montanaro and John Morton, we are based in London and Bristol in the...

Phasecraft Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Quantum Algorithms Engineer

Phasecraft is the quantum algorithms company. We are building the mathematical foundations for quantum computing applications that solve real-world problems. Founded in 2019 by Toby Cubitt, Ashley Montanaro and John Morton, we are based in London and Bristol, UK. In...

Phasecraft Bristol, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Quantum Applications Scientist

This role involves co-designing quantum simulation applications tailored to QuEra’s neutral-atom quantum hardware. You'll develop novel algorithms and application pipelines in areas like quantum materials, quantum chemistry, and nuclear physics, while integrating near-term error correction techniques. The position requires close collaboration with academic partners, clients, and technical teams to bridge theory and hardware implementation.

Quera Computing Vale Of White Horse, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Lead Quantum Engineer, Systems Performance

Leads cross-functional teams in advancing superconducting qubit systems through experimental design and technical innovation. Focuses on identifying performance bottlenecks and driving hardware improvements for scalable quantum computing. Involves hands-on experimentation, technical leadership, and shaping long-term quantum hardware roadmaps.

Rigetti United States US$190,000 – US$225,000 pa

Senior Quantum Applications Architect

This role involves developing and adapting quantum algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computers, translating real-world computational problems into abstract quantum specifications, and analyzing their performance and resource requirements. The candidate will lead research initiatives, collaborate with internal teams and external partners across industries like life sciences and sustainability, and help define benchmarks that demonstrate quantum advantage. Close interaction with the Compilation and Architecture teams ensures algorithmic designs are grounded in practical photonic quantum computing constraints.

PsiQuantum Daresbury, United Kingdom £78,900 – £92,900 pa

Senior Quantum Engineer, Gate Calibration

Designs and executes experiments to improve two-qubit gate fidelity on superconducting quantum processors, identifying error sources and implementing pulse engineering and calibration solutions. Develops robust, scalable calibration methods and provides feedback to hardware teams. Works across device physics, control systems, and software to advance quantum processor performance toward error correction.

Rigetti United States US$175,000 – US$200,000 pa

Research Fellow in Quantum Algorithms for Chemical Reaction Networks (828923)

Develop and benchmark quantum algorithms for solving Chemical Reaction Networks (CRNs), focusing on annealing-based optimisation methods and graph-based encodings for neutral atom quantum computers. Conduct numerical simulations of quantum and hybrid quantum-classical approaches, and contribute to publications and collaborative research. Work within a leading quantum technologies group with access to diverse quantum computing platforms.

University of Strathclyde Glasgow, G2 1AL, United Kingdom £47 – £50 pa

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