Latest Quantum Software Engineer Jobs

Quantum Scientist - Applied QEC

This role involves working closely with Riverlane's partners to design, run, and interpret quantum computing experiments, focusing on quantum error correction (QEC). You will support customers in achieving their first QEC results, collaborate with internal teams to resolve issues, and contribute to ongoing research and product development. The position requires a strong background in quantum computing and excellent communication skills.

Riverlane Boston, United Kingdom £135,000 – £170,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Compiler Engineer

Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent | HybridSalary: £50,000 to £65,000, DOEWe will also consider part-time applications for this role. Please indicate your preferred working schedule in your cover letter.We are able to consider a range of levels of experience,...

Riverlane Cambridge, United Kingdom

Senior Facilities Technician

The Senior Facilities Technician will be responsible for maintaining and operating critical facilities infrastructure, including HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems, in laboratory, cleanroom, and manufacturing environments. The role involves hands-on maintenance, compliance tasks, contractor management, and ensuring system reliability and safety.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

QPU Design Engineer

As a QPU Design Engineer, you will integrate features into complex chips for quantum computers, working closely with scientists and engineers to advance the design of high-performance quantum processing units. Your role involves guiding the chip design process from requirements to layout, ensuring compatibility and feasibility across multiple layers.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Product Manager

As a Senior Product Manager for Riverlane's flagship Deltaflow product, you will shape the product's direction by engaging with customers, partners, and end users to gather insights and feedback. You will define the product strategy and roadmap, work cross-functionally to align priorities, and support go-to-market activities, ensuring the product remains grounded in real-world needs and market developments.

Riverlane Cambridge, United Kingdom £72,000 – £90,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Technical Program & Delivery Manager

Lead the end-to-end delivery of high-impact quantum computing programs involving government agencies, national labs, and industry partners. Build and scale Riverlane’s US program management function from the ground up, translating complex technical work into clear execution plans and reports. Operate in a deep tech R&D environment with significant autonomy and strategic influence.

Riverlane Boston, United Kingdom US$165,000 – US$200,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Head of IT

The Head of IT will lead Riverlane's corporate IT operations and manage the on-premises high-performance computing (HPC) infrastructure. This role involves setting IT strategy, ensuring robust security, and collaborating with engineering and research teams to support quantum computing advancements.

Riverlane Cambridge, United Kingdom £100,000 – £130,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Finance Director

This role involves building and scaling financial operations for a high-growth quantum computing company, with responsibilities spanning financial planning, systems development, and cross-functional leadership. The Finance Director will establish FP&A frameworks, drive financial controls, and support strategic decision-making in a complex, R&D-intensive environment. They will lead a growing finance team and act as a key advisor across technical and commercial units during a critical scaling phase.

Riverlane Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Business Operations Lead / Operational Excellence and Automation

This role focuses on diagnosing inefficiencies across support functions such as Finance, IT, People, and Legal, then designing and implementing automated, AI-enabled workflows to improve operational scalability. The person will build and ship practical solutions, from process redesign to low-code automation, ensuring adoption across teams. It's a hands-on builder role with a mandate to embed operational excellence as Riverlane scales rapidly.

Riverlane Cambridge, United Kingdom £70,000 – £85,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Business Development Manager - APAC

This role involves driving business development across the Asia-Pacific region for a leading quantum error correction company. The candidate will manage and expand commercial pipelines by securing contracts with government, industry, and research partners, while representing the company at key engagements. They will also contribute strategic market insights and coordinate cross-functionally to support bids and partnerships in a high-growth deep-tech environment.

Riverlane United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Director of Open-Source Software

Cambridge, UK | Full-time | Permanent | HybridSalary: £125,000 to £150,000 DOE + Bonus + EquityAbout usRiverlane’s mission is to master quantum error correction (QEC) and unlock a new age of human progress. From advances in material and climate science,...

Riverlane Cambridge, United Kingdom

QEC Researcher (Quantum Simulations)

This role involves developing and enhancing classical simulation tools to analyze, validate, and optimize quantum error correction (QEC) systems for fault-tolerant quantum computing. The researcher will design numerical studies, implement efficient simulation techniques for Clifford and near-Clifford circuits, and contribute to academic research through publications and conferences. Collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams and integration with QEC code design, decoding, and hardware-informed optimization are key aspects of the position.

Riverlane Cambridge, United Kingdom £70,000 – £85,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Technical Programme Manager - QPU

This role involves owning the programme execution for silicon device development in quantum computing, working closely with physicists and engineers to translate complex technical work into clear plans and deliverables. The Technical Programme Manager will drive cross-functional execution, manage dependencies, and ensure alignment with stakeholders, while continuously improving engineering workflows across the hardware lifecycle.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Materials Planner

This role involves owning materials planning for complex engineering builds and new product introductions in a high-tech manufacturing environment. The Senior Materials Planner will use MRP and ERP systems to translate forecasts and material availability into actionable build plans, troubleshoot data discrepancies, and coordinate with engineering, production, and suppliers to maintain schedule reliability. The position requires deep engagement with BOMs, purchase requisitions, and production work orders to ensure timely delivery of advanced quantum computing systems.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior People Operations Partner - Oxford

This role involves building and scaling People Operations processes for the UK hub of a high-growth quantum computing company, with responsibility for HR compliance, data integrity, payroll coordination, and employee lifecycle management. The person will directly manage a coordinator, support EMEA and APJ teams, and help shape global HR systems and policies during a period of rapid scaling. The role requires a hands-on operator comfortable in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent