Quantum Computing Jobs

• Warrington
• On-site
• £64,000 – £76,500 pa
• Senior
• Permanent

Develops ultra-low-loss optical interfaces between dissimilar waveguiding platforms, combining device concept design, optical simulation with BeamPROP or FDTD, and hands-on experimental validation of coupling and mode conversion. Works with internal photonics, systems and experimental teams plus external partners to mature practical, manufacturable interface solutions.

BeamPROP · FDTD · BPM +1

• Warrington
• On-site
• £50,000 – £56,000 pa
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Mechanical design role focused on precision hardware for optical quantum computing, covering enclosure and packaging design, thermal management, simulation and validation. Works closely with photonics, systems and architecture teams plus external suppliers, taking concepts from prototype build toward manufacturable systems.

Silicon Photonics · Fibre Optics · Cryogenics +1

• Oxford
• Hybrid
• Senior

Builds and runs the Kubernetes-based platform behind IonQ's quantum systems, spanning on-site clusters and cloud infrastructure. The role covers CI/CD pipelines, observability for lasers, cryogenics and vacuum hardware, remote development environments, and infrastructure as code with OpenTofu. It involves leading strategic platform projects and working closely with physicists, lab technicians and SRE colleagues.

Kubernetes · k3s · ArgoCD +7

• Oxford

Hands-on role supporting the optical manufacturing team building and upgrading quantum computer systems. Day to day involves optical, mechanical and electrical assembly, keeping the lab and workshop tidy and safe, and producing and maintaining technical documentation alongside engineers, scientists and senior technicians.

• Kidlington
• Hybrid
• Mid-level
• Permanent

Designs, implements and optimises quantum algorithms for simulation, optimisation and hybrid quantum-classical workloads, working with hardware, control and research teams to turn theory into executable applications. Deploys software optimisations to the Superstaq cloud platform using industry-grade engineering practices, supports customers, and contributes to research publications and commercial proposals.

Superstaq

• Warrington
• On-site
• Senior

Develops scalable fibre-to-chip alignment schemes and opto-electronic packaging workflows for chip-based photonic integrated circuits at the UK R&D facility in Daresbury. Involves prototyping packaging flows, reviewing BOMs, sourcing materials with supply chain and external vendors, and transferring designs to manufacturing partners.

Silicon Photonics · FAU · Optical Connectors +1

• Oxford
• Hybrid
• Senior

Join the Runtime Software team to build the real-time control system that turns a collection of hardware into a quantum computer. You'll develop Rust libraries and execution environments, write drivers for real-time devices, and work closely with experimental scientists, FPGA and compiler teams to drive ions with nanosecond precision.

Rust · FPGA · Linux

• Oxford
• Hybrid
• Senior

Architect, develop and maintain advanced UVM/SystemVerilog verification environments for complex FPGA designs, defining verification plans with constrained-random testing and functional coverage. Build automated regression suites and CI pipelines, and debug issues with RTL designers to support quantum control systems.

SystemVerilog · UVM · Python

• Oxford
• Senior · manages people

Lead a team of three electronics engineers within the Systems team, acting as a player-coach with roughly 60% leadership and 40% hands-on design. Own the electronics roadmap for quantum systems, covering schematic capture, PCB layout, mixed-signal and high-speed digital design, and the transition from prototypes to rack-ready production hardware.

Altium · Jira · Smartsheet +7