Latest Semiconductors Jobs

Senior Process Engineer - Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)

This role involves owning the development, optimization, and qualification of physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes used in fabricating superconducting quantum processors. The engineer will monitor process health, lead root-cause investigations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve device performance and scalability. It offers growing responsibility in setting technical direction and mentoring within a quantum computing hardware environment.

Rigetti United States US$170,000 – US$200,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Mechanical Design Engineer – Photonic Hardware

This role involves designing precision mechanical and thermal systems for photonic quantum computing hardware, focusing on robustness, manufacturability, and performance in controlled environments. The engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate system requirements into hardware solutions, conduct simulation and validation, and support prototyping and supplier collaboration. The position is based at Daresbury and supports the development of scalable, fault-tolerant quantum systems.

PsiQuantum Runcorn, WA7 1UP, United Kingdom £50,000 – £56,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Intern, System Architecture

This internship involves developing photonic quantum computing architectures through simulation, software implementation, and protocol design. Interns will work on translating quantum information theory into physical system designs, using programming and modeling to advance fault-tolerant quantum systems. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and technical rigor in a cutting-edge quantum computing environment.

PsiQuantum United Kingdom £31,200 – £56,160 pa

Hybrid Internship

I'd love to work at PQShield - Speculative Application

This speculative application role invites candidates to join a pioneering deep-tech startup focused on post-quantum cryptography and RISC-V-based secure computing. You'll work alongside founders and innovators on cutting-edge semiconductor solutions, contributing to groundbreaking security technologies in a flexible, inclusive environment. The role emphasizes collaboration, rapid learning, and real-world impact in a rapidly scaling field.

PQShield United Kingdom

Lead Software Engineer

Leads a cryptographic software IP team, overseeing the full software development lifecycle from design to customer delivery. Responsible for technical leadership, architectural decision-making, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality implementation of embedded security solutions. Works closely with hardware teams and customers, with a strong focus on post-quantum cryptography and secure software design.

PQShield United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Research Intern: Scalable Fabrication of Superconducting Quantum Devices

The role involves hands-on fabrication of superconducting qubits and Josephson tunnel junctions in a cleanroom environment. Responsibilities include CAD layout, lithography, plasma etching, and device characterization, with a focus on scalable nanofabrication processes.

Rigetti United States US$35 – US$50 ph

On-site Internship

Electronics Engineer

Designs and develops RF and high-speed electronic systems for quantum photonic hardware, including electro-optic modulation, low-latency control, and readout systems for superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors. Works closely with photonics and quantum engineering teams to integrate electronics into advanced quantum computing systems using silicon photonics. Involves FPGA-based control, signal integrity optimization, and testing in lab environments.

PsiQuantum Runcorn, WA7 1UP, United Kingdom £50,000 – £57,000 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 Optical Packaging & Assembly Engineer

The role involves developing and implementing high-performance opto-electronic packaging workflows for photonic integrated circuits. Responsibilities include designing optical packages, aligning fibers to chips, and collaborating with internal and external teams to scale packaging processes.

PsiQuantum Daresbury, United Kingdom

Technical Product Manager (Hardware Security & IP)

This role involves defining and driving the product roadmap for hardware security IP and post-quantum cryptography solutions within a deep tech semiconductor startup. You'll act as the technical bridge between engineering, security, and business teams, translating cryptographic standards into hardware requirements and guiding integration with customer systems. The position requires deep technical expertise in SoC architecture, security IP, and end-to-end product development in the context of RISC-V and post-quantum security.

PQShield United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Technical Product Manager (Software Security & Firmware)

This role involves defining and managing the product roadmap for security software, firmware, and cryptographic libraries that integrate with hardware IPs in a post-quantum secure environment. You'll work closely with customers, architects, and security researchers to harden firmware against hardware-level attacks like DPA and SCA, while translating cryptographic standards into technical requirements. The position demands deep technical expertise in embedded systems, RISC-V/Arm architectures, and end-to-end security integration within complex SoC environments.

PQShield United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Software Engineer, Internal Systems

This role involves owning and improving data-intensive Python services and applications, working closely with quantum engineers and fabrication engineers to build scalable and sustainable software. The position offers opportunities to grow in a fast-paced, R&D-driven environment, contributing to the development of cutting-edge quantum computing systems.

Rigetti United States US$180,000 – US$250,000 pa

Hybrid

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Leads a team building software systems for quantum computer design, fabrication, and characterization, integrating scientific computing with hardware engineering workflows. Focuses on developing scalable data platforms, tooling, and infrastructure to support quantum device development. Works closely with physicists, fabrication engineers, and hardware teams to operationalize research-driven systems.

Rigetti United States US$220,000 – US$250,000 pa

On-site Permanent