Latest Quantum Research Scientist Jobs

R&D Manager - Software -914

This role involves leading a team of software engineers to develop and mature quantum programming languages, compilers, and developer tools such as Guppy, HUGR, and TKET. The position balances technical leadership with people management, guiding the full software development lifecycle from research to production. The team collaborates closely with research, hardware, and product groups across the UK and US to ensure the software stack supports cutting-edge quantum processors.

Quantinuum Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid

Deployment Physicist, On-premises Installation - 572

Installs and validates quantum computing systems (Helios) on customer premises globally, with deep involvement in atomic physics and qubit operations. Supports integration, shipment, and deployment activities, including international travel for on-site installations and remote support. Contributes to future post-Helios hardware development through design and validation phases.

Quantinuum United Kingdom

Hybrid

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 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

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

Senior AMO Physicist

This role involves advancing neutral atom quantum computing systems through experimental physics and system design. The Senior AMO Physicist will design and integrate complex opto-mechanical systems, perform simulations, and lead testing and verification efforts. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder communication are key, with work split between Oxford and Harwell, including partial remote work.

Infleqtion Harwell, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Visiting Fellow

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 Contract

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

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

Assistant File Handler

This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within the Motor Litigation Team assisting a team of File Handlers dealing with delegated and non-delegated motor litigated cases. In this role you may also be required to assist the team in...

Keoghs Liverpool, United Kingdom

Permanent

Quantum Operator

Operate and maintain ion-trap quantum computing hardware, performing calibration, optimisation, and system characterisation. Support the integration of new quantum hardware through close collaboration with physicists and engineers, while collecting and analysing experimental data to ensure reliable performance. Requires meticulous attention to detail and adherence to procedures in a cutting-edge research environment.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Quantum Control Designer

Design and model high-fidelity quantum control operations, translating theoretical physics into practical implementations on real quantum hardware. Collaborate closely with hardware teams to develop, test, and benchmark quantum operations, using experimental data to refine physics-based models. The role is central to advancing the performance and scalability of quantum computing systems.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

Remote Permanent

Quantum Applications Scientist

This role involves co-designing quantum simulation applications tailored to QuEra’s neutral-atom quantum hardware. You'll develop novel algorithms and application pipelines in areas like quantum materials, quantum chemistry, and nuclear physics, while integrating near-term error correction techniques. The position requires close collaboration with academic partners, clients, and technical teams to bridge theory and hardware implementation.

Quera Computing Vale Of White Horse, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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