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Senior Optical Engineer

This role involves leading the design, analysis, and integration of complex optical systems for quantum computing and sensing applications, from concept through to testing. The engineer will work across multidisciplinary teams to develop high-precision optical systems involving laser delivery, modulation, and imaging, with responsibilities spanning component-level work to large-scale subsystems. The position emphasizes hands-on development, simulation-driven design optimization, and rigorous validation in a cutting-edge quantum technology environment.

Infleqtion Kidlington, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Embedded Systems Engineer - FPGA Platform

Develop embedded Linux software, firmware, and board-support packages for FPGA-based systems used in quantum RF and sensing applications. Integrate FPGA SoCs, microcontrollers, and peripherals into robust control and signal-processing platforms. Perform board bring-up, debugging, and validation in collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Infleqtion Kidlington, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid

Senior FPGA Verification Engineer

This role involves designing and implementing advanced UVM/SystemVerilog verification environments for FPGA designs used in quantum computing control systems. The engineer will develop automated regression suites, define verification plans, and collaborate with RTL teams to ensure high reliability and performance of FPGA-based quantum hardware. The position emphasizes simulation infrastructure development and continuous integration within a cutting-edge quantum technology environment.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

International Tax and Transfer Pricing Manager

This role involves leading transfer pricing strategy and documentation for IonQ’s international entities, ensuring compliance with OECD BEPS guidelines and local tax regulations. The manager will support corporate income tax compliance, contribute to global tax provision under US GAAP, and collaborate with finance, legal, and treasury teams to build scalable tax processes in a fast-growing multinational environment. Key activities include preparing Master Files, benchmarking studies, and monitoring global tax developments such as Pillar Two.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Research Associate in Quantum Computation

This role involves conducting cutting-edge theoretical research in quantum computation, focusing on error suppression across the full stack—from hardware-level noise mitigation to fault-tolerant systems. The researcher will engage in analytical and numerical work, collaborate with experimental and industrial partners, and contribute to scalable quantum architectures. Access to high-performance computing and cloud-based quantum hardware supports simulation and verification of new methods.

Imperial College London London, United Kingdom £50 – £59 pa

Contract

Research Assistant/Associate in Business Model Innovation, Quantum Technologies and Productivity (Fixed Term)

This role involves researching the impact of quantum technologies on business model innovation and productivity, focusing on qualitative case studies, interviews, and workshops alongside quantitative analysis. The researcher will work with experts across industry, government, and academia to understand how quantum computing, communication, sensing, and timing applications are being adopted and scaled in the UK and US compared to other economies. Based in the BMI Group at the University of Cambridge, the position contributes to advancing both academic and managerial insights in this emerging technological domain.

University of Cambridge Cambridge, South East England, United Kingdom £33 – £46 pa

Contract

Field Applications 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

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

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

PDRA in Theoretical Quantum Science

This role involves conducting theoretical research at the intersection of quantum chaos, quantum control, and quantum technologies, with a focus on fundamental questions in quantum information, many-body dynamics, and operator growth. The researcher will develop analytical and numerical methods to study complex quantum systems, particularly in the context of neutral-atom quantum processors, and contribute to grant writing, publications, and student supervision within a collaborative, interdisciplinary environment.

University of Strathclyde Glasgow, G2 1AL, United Kingdom £37 – £46 pa

Contract

Staff Analogue Designer, CMOS Modelling

This role involves developing high-fidelity behavioural models for cryo-CMOS mixed-signal integrated circuits used in quantum computing systems. You'll derive models from mathematical foundations, implement them in Verilog-A/AMS and real-number formats, and ensure correlation with schematic and silicon measurements. The position shapes modelling methodology and enables full-chip simulation across temperature extremes, directly supporting the development of control hardware for trapped-ion quantum processors.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Vice President, Deputy CLO - IP & Privacy - 944

This role involves leading and scaling Quantinuum’s global intellectual property, privacy, and data protection legal function, with a focus on advising across product development, hardware and software innovation, open source, patents, trademarks, and data governance. The individual will build scalable legal frameworks, partner closely with technical and executive teams, and provide actionable guidance on global privacy regulations, AI governance, and quantum computing-related legal challenges. A key responsibility is embedding privacy-by-design and IP strategy into R&D and commercialization efforts across a highly technical, fast-paced environment.

Quantinuum United Kingdom

Technical Team Lead

This role involves leading a distributed UK-based engineering team while maintaining a strong hands-on contribution to the development of post-quantum cryptography systems. The Technical Team Lead will bridge technical delivery and people management, driving component design, full-stack implementation, and deployment within an Agile environment. Success requires balancing mentorship, code quality, and architectural execution in a high-performance, security-critical domain.

Arqit United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Internship at Quantinuum’s UK QEC team

Work on cutting-edge quantum error correction research, contributing to architectural design and implementation of QEC systems. Engage in hands-on projects involving algebraic geometry, tensor networks, or fault-tolerant quantum computing, with potential to publish or develop software libraries. Collaborate closely with researchers and engineers in a high-impact technical environment.

Quantinuum United Kingdom £2,500 pm

Senior Mechanical Engineer - Cryogenic

Design and own the mechanical architecture of quantum computing systems, focusing on cryogenic hardware from room temperature down to millikelvin stages. Lead the development of signal chains, thermal interfaces, and integration within dilution refrigerators, working closely with physicists and RF engineers. Perform simulation, tolerance analysis, and qualification testing in a high-ownership role driving hardware from concept to production.

Rigetti United States US$165,000 – US$190,000 pa

On-site Permanent