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

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 Software Engineer

This role involves designing and implementing secure embedded software for classical and post-quantum cryptographic systems, with a focus on performance, correctness, and resistance to side-channel and fault injection attacks. The engineer will work across the full development lifecycle, integrating cryptographic solutions on ARM and RISC-V platforms, collaborating with hardware and security teams, and ensuring compliance with standards like FIPS and NIST. The position requires deep expertise in low-level programming and cryptographic algorithm implementation in resource-constrained environments.

PQShield United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Senior Photonics Engineer, Optical Interfaces

Develops ultra-low-loss optical interface solutions between dissimilar waveguiding platforms using photonic device design, simulation, and experimental validation. Focuses on mode conversion and coupling for scalable quantum computing systems. Works closely with internal teams and external partners to mature practical, manufacturable solutions.

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

Photonic Layout Engineer

This role involves designing and laying out photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for quantum processor units (QPUs) using Python-based tools. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate photonic components into multi-layer chips, perform layout verification (DRC/LVS), and contribute to custom Process Design Kits (PDKs) for tape-out in commercial foundries. The work directly supports scaling trapped-ion quantum systems through on-chip photonics.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

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

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

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 Optical Packaging & Assembly Engineer

Develops and implements high-performance, scalable opto-electronic packaging workflows for photonic integrated circuits, focusing on fibre-to-chip alignment and packaging prototyping. Works closely with internal teams and external vendors to transfer and scale packaging processes within a quantum computing R&D environment.

PsiQuantum Runcorn, WA7 1UP, United Kingdom

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

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

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