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Senior Quantum Sales Director, South Korea

The Senior Quantum Sales Director will lead strategic sales growth in South Korea, developing high-value commercial and government opportunities. Responsibilities include building executive relationships, progressing complex sales opportunities, and aligning customer needs with IonQ’s quantum computing platform.

Oxford Ionics Daejeon, Korea (Republic of)

On-site Permanent

VP Compute Operations

Lead end-to-end operations for advanced quantum computing systems, spanning manufacturing, integration, testing, and deployment. Drive operational speed and reliability while scaling a high-performance technical team in a fast-moving, deeply technical environment. Foster tight collaboration between operations, engineering, and science to accelerate build-test-learn cycles and achieve technical milestones.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Software Engineering Manager

Leads a software engineering team building critical internal systems for quantum computer design, fabrication, and characterization. Focuses on developing scalable data platforms, scientific tooling, and workflow automation that integrate with hardware development processes across quantum physics and engineering domains.

Rigetti United States US$220,000 – US$250,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Lead Electrical Engineer, Control Systems

This role involves designing, developing, testing, and deploying hardware for quantum computing, specifically focusing on low-noise mixed-signal board design. The Lead Electrical Engineer will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver cutting-edge quantum control solutions, mentor junior engineers, and drive technical excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Rigetti United States US$165,000 – US$215,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Optics Engineer

This role involves designing, building, and automating advanced optical systems to support the development of quantum photonic technologies, specifically focusing on qubit–photon interfaces. The engineer will align and optimise free-space and fibre-based optical setups, automate experimental processes, and conduct detailed data analysis. Work is conducted in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment integrating nanofabrication, electronics, and software.

Nu Quantum Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

FPGA Design Engineer

This role involves designing and verifying RTL and embedded code for Xilinx FPGAs and SoCs used in real-time control systems for quantum networking. The engineer will work hands-on with multidisciplinary teams to develop and debug hardware subsystems, contribute to next-generation platforms using White Rabbit technology, and support automation of toolchains and CI/CD pipelines. The position is central to deploying scalable quantum infrastructure.

Nu Quantum Cambridge, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior AMO Physicist - Inertial Sensing

This role involves designing and testing atomic systems for inertial sensing applications using atom-based quantum technologies. The physicist will integrate opto-mechanical systems, electronics, and software into quantum devices, conduct simulations, and support system demonstrations. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and contribution to research publications and proposals are key aspects of the position.

Infleqtion Kidlington, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior AMO Physicist - Quantum RF

ABOUT USInfleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the world’s most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products, Infleqtion enables “quantum everywhere”...

Infleqtion Kidlington, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Business Operations Lead / Operational Excellence and Automation

This role focuses on diagnosing inefficiencies across support functions such as Finance, IT, People, and Legal, then designing and implementing automated, AI-enabled workflows to improve operational scalability. The person will build and ship practical solutions, from process redesign to low-code automation, ensuring adoption across teams. It's a hands-on builder role with a mandate to embed operational excellence as Riverlane scales rapidly.

Riverlane Cambridge, United Kingdom £70,000 – £85,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Business Development Manager - APAC

This role involves driving business development across the Asia-Pacific region for a leading quantum error correction company. The candidate will manage and expand commercial pipelines by securing contracts with government, industry, and research partners, while representing the company at key engagements. They will also contribute strategic market insights and coordinate cross-functionally to support bids and partnerships in a high-growth deep-tech environment.

Riverlane United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Optical Architect (Design)

The Optical Architect role involves designing and developing the optical aspects of quantum computing systems, translating abstract quantum protocols into hardware specifications. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to analyze, evaluate, and improve the architectural design, focusing on qubit networking and performance modeling.

PsiQuantum Runcorn, WA7 1UP, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Quantum Engineer, Readout

This role involves optimizing superconducting qubit readout and reset on Rigetti’s quantum processors and fault-tolerant prototypes. You will lead experimental efforts to improve measurement protocols, signal chains, amplifiers, and device layouts, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to advance the speed and fidelity of readout and reset.

Rigetti United States US$170,000 – US$200,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Director, Global Quantum System Deployment

About the RoleRigetti Computing is seeking aDirector of Quantum System Deployment & Field Engineering to lead the global deployment, integration, commissioning, and lifecycle support of our on-premise quantum computing systems.In this role, you will build and lead Rigetti's Field Engineering...

Rigetti United States US$240,000 – US$275,000 pa

Hybrid

Lead Engineer, Lithography

This role involves leading the development and optimization of lithography processes for quantum computing hardware. You will work closely with EBL hardware experts to optimize beam-resist interactions and provide technical vision for track and optical lithography modules. The position requires hands-on experience in lithography, process development, and cleanroom environments.

Rigetti United States US$165,000 – US$205,000 pa

On-site Permanent