Latest quantum networking Jobs

Physicist, System Operations

Operate and maintain trapped-ion quantum computing systems, focusing on reliability, observability, and automation. Diagnose hardware issues using telemetry data and collaborate across global teams to support both commercial and development systems. Contribute to process improvement and system uptime in a high-performance technical environment.

Oxford Ionics Daejeon, Korea (Republic of)

On-site Permanent

Field Engineer - APAC

This role involves leading technical customer engagements to demonstrate and apply IonQ’s quantum computing technology across industries such as finance, bioscience, and materials. The Field Engineer will translate business problems into quantum solutions, lead proof-of-concept projects, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive adoption in the APAC region. It combines deep technical expertise with customer-facing strategy in a cutting-edge domain.

Oxford Ionics Daejeon, Korea (Republic of)

On-site Permanent

ASIC Layout Engineer

Design and produce full-custom, mixed-signal integrated circuit layouts for quantum computing applications, ensuring DRC/LVS compliance across multiple fabrication processes. Collaborate closely with IC designers to implement layouts from base cells to full chip level. Work within tight project schedules to deliver high-quality physical designs for advanced quantum technologies.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Finance Manager

Manages day-to-day finance operations including accounts payable/receivable, VAT returns, and month-end close processes. Ensures compliance with UK accounting standards and supports audit readiness. Focuses on improving financial controls, process efficiency, and automation within a growing quantum technology environment.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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

Junior AMO Physicist

This role involves hands-on development and operation of experimental neutral atom quantum computing systems, focusing on laser-cooled atoms, ultra-high vacuum setups, and precision optics. The candidate will work closely with physicists and engineers to integrate hardware components, conduct quantum experiments, and optimise system performance. It offers early-career researchers a chance to contribute directly to commercial quantum computing platforms while gaining expertise in AMO physics and quantum engineering.

Infleqtion Harwell, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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

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

Senior Optical Fibre Engineer

This role involves developing and evaluating advanced optical fibre technologies for high-performance photonic systems used in quantum computing. The engineer will perform optical modelling, design experiments to validate fibre properties, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to integrate fibres into larger optical platforms. Work focuses on specialty fibres with attention to modal behaviour, loss, dispersion, and coupling in demanding environments.

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

Sr. AMO Physicist

The role involves advancing neutral-atom quantum computing technologies through hands-on experimental work, including designing, testing, and improving quantum processing units. The physicist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to characterize systems, reduce noise and decoherence, and validate subsystems. This position is based at Quera's Harwell site and includes engagement with academic and industry partners.

Quera Computing Vale Of White Horse, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

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

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

Scientific Software Engineer - Compiler

Develops and maintains compiler infrastructure for neutral-atom quantum computers, designing domain-specific languages and integrating simulation tools into a full-stack pipeline. Works closely with physicists and hardware engineers to co-design compilers aligned with cutting-edge quantum error correction and hardware. Involves low-level intermediate representations, quantum program optimization, and cloud integration.

Quera Computing Vale Of White Horse, United Kingdom US$102,400 – US$166,400 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