Latest Quantum Cryptography Jobs

Staff Product Certification Manager

This role involves leading security and safety certification efforts for semiconductor IP products, focusing on standards like SESIP, FIPS 140-3, ISO 26262, and ISO/IEC 62443. The candidate will drive certification strategy, engage with standardization bodies, prototype IP on FPGA, and demonstrate certifiability to customers. It's a technical leadership role at the intersection of post-quantum cryptography, RISC-V, and functional safety in a fast-moving deep tech environment.

PQShield United Kingdom

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

Quantum Software Engineer - Algorithms & Applications

Develops quantum algorithms and applications for near-term and fault-tolerant quantum systems, focusing on simulation, optimization, and hybrid quantum-classical workflows. Works across software, hardware, and research teams to implement and optimize algorithms using modern quantum SDKs and compiler toolchains. Contributes to customer support, proposal development, and scientific publication in high-impact journals.

Infleqtion Kidlington, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Quantum Error Correction Scientist

Design and simulate quantum error correction protocols tailored to hardware capabilities, characterise qubit noise profiles, and perform resource estimation for large-scale quantum computing applications. Contribute to hardware and software optimisation decisions to improve error correction performance. Work within a forward-thinking team focused on building scalable, impactful quantum computers.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Quantum Algorithms Scientist

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 Algorithms Scientist

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 London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Quantum Microchip Designer (Ion Traps)

Design and develop microfabricated Paul traps for scalable quantum computers, performing electromagnetic and thermo-mechanical simulations and working closely with fabrication partners. Collaborate on trap layouts, packaging, and assembly procedures while documenting technical designs and test outcomes.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior AMO Physicist - Quantum RF

This role involves experimental research and development in atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics for quantum RF sensor systems. The physicist will design and integrate complex opto-mechanical systems, lead high-value research projects, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance quantum technologies. A strong focus is on translating product requirements into atomic system designs and demonstrating working quantum devices.

Infleqtion Kidlington, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Advanced R&D Scientist - Quantum Algorithms - 920

Develop novel quantum algorithms focused on computational topology and geometry, with an emphasis on extracting topological and geometric invariants from data. Implement and optimize these algorithms on Quantinuum’s quantum hardware, using error mitigation and quantum error correction techniques. Collaborate across the quantum stack and with external partners to advance real-world applications of quantum topological data analysis, while publishing results in top journals and conferences.

Quantinuum United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

R&D Scientist, Quantum Algorithms

Design and implement quantum algorithms focused on solving differential equations, with opportunities to publish and collaborate across the quantum computing stack. Work on real-world applications using high-fidelity hardware and contribute to end-to-end resource estimation under realistic constraints.

Quantinuum London, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Systems Integration Engineer (Field, Quantum Systems)

This role involves deploying and commissioning quantum computing systems at customer sites globally, ensuring hardware and software performance meet specifications. The engineer will lead technical bring-up, troubleshooting, and calibration of superconducting qubit systems, either focusing on cryogenic hardware integration or gate-level calibration and cloud deployment. Collaboration with R&D teams and customer personnel is central, with significant international travel required.

Rigetti United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM)

This role involves leading the end-to-end planning and execution of complex, multidisciplinary technical programs in quantum computing, integrating hardware, cryogenics, control systems, and software. The Senior Technical Program Manager will coordinate across research and engineering teams to align milestones, manage dependencies, and ensure timely delivery of deployable quantum systems. It is a systems-focused leadership role in a fast-paced, research-driven deep-tech environment.

Rigetti United States US$160,000 – US$190,000 pa

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

Integrated Photonics Engineer

Design and conduct experiments to characterize advanced integrated photonic circuits for quantum computing systems. Develop automated test workflows, analyze optical device performance, and collaborate with design teams to refine photonic components such as directional couplers, interferometers, and electro-optic modulators. Work within a high-tech R&D environment focused on scaling fault-tolerant quantum computers using silicon photonics.

PsiQuantum Runcorn, WA7 1UP, United Kingdom £45,000 – £55,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Optical Fibre Engineer

This role involves developing and evaluating advanced optical fibre technologies for high-performance photonic systems used in quantum computing. The engineer will perform optical modelling, design experiments to validate fibre properties, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to integrate fibres into larger optical platforms. Work focuses on specialty fibres with attention to modal behaviour, loss, dispersion, and coupling in demanding environments.

PsiQuantum Runcorn, WA7 1UP, United Kingdom £64,000 – £76,500 pa

On-site Permanent