Quantum Computing Jobs

• Haywards Heath
• Hybrid
• Permanent

Take technical ownership of systems engineering for complex quantum computing systems, from requirements definition through integration, verification and deployment. Work across electronic, mechanical, cryogenic, vacuum, optical, software and control domains, applying MBSE, traceability and configuration control while driving technical risks and trade-offs to resolution with cross-functional teams.

• Haywards Heath
• Hybrid
• Director · manages people
• Permanent

Lead multidisciplinary systems engineering across electronic, mechanical, cryogenic, vacuum, optical, software and control domains, owning system-level rigour from concept to customer deployment. Define the systems engineering strategy, lifecycle, standards and toolset including requirements management, MBSE, modelling and configuration control, while chairing design, readiness, test and acceptance reviews. Build and mentor engineering teams across UK and international locations, maintaining system-level plans, dependencies and technical risks to meet programme objectives.

• Oxford
• Hybrid
• Permanent

Designs, verifies and implements mixed-signal and analogue electronic systems for quantum products, covering signal-chain architecture, modelling and simulation, and digital/mixed-signal circuit design with DAC/ADC and FPGAs. Also handles PCB design and layout, RF shielding, cabling and routing, plus test plans and supplier engagement within a multi-disciplinary team.

DAC · ADC · FPGA

• Berkeley, United States
• Hybrid
• US$165,000 – US$190,000 pa
• Senior

Lead the mechanical design and integration of cryogenic hardware for quantum computers, including cryostat internals, RF signal delivery and silicon device packaging inside dilution refrigerators. Work spans 3D CAD, FEA thermal/vibrational simulation, prototyping and supplier management, collaborating with quantum physicists and RF engineers.

SolidWorks · PLM · CAD +1

• 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
• Lead
• Permanent · Flexible

Lead scientist role focused on quantum radio frequency (QRF) research within a global quantum technology company. Involves driving experimental work on atom-based quantum sensors and platforms, bridging fundamental physics with commercial product development. Based in Kidlington, Oxford, with up to two days remote working per week.

• 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

• Oxford
• Senior · manages people

Build and lead a team owning the hardware test estate for quantum-computer control software, from CI systems to new QA and staging rigs. Define test-system architecture, plan builds with Manufacturing, and shape testing strategy across simulation and hardware-in-the-loop. Act as test architect, driving automation and self-service rig usage.

GitHub Actions

• Berkeley, United States
• Hybrid
• US$180,000 – US$250,000 pa
• Senior

Builds and maintains data-intensive Python backend services for Rigetti's internal software team, supporting quantum engineers and fab engineers with measurement, characterization and fabrication tooling. Work spans schema migrations, testing, CI, performance and observability, plus frameworks that let scientists use AI coding agents safely. Small senior team, no quantum background required.

AWS · Kubernetes · Kafka +2

• Belfast

Builds horizontally scalable, mission-critical enterprise software within a fast-moving product team where code ships to customers in weeks. Works with systems architects on component design, applies AI tooling across the development lifecycle, and monitors production performance. Uses languages such as Java, Kotlin, Rust, Python or C++ with containers and cloud IaaS/PaaS.

AI Coding Companions · IaaS · PaaS

• Abingdon
• Hybrid · 3 days in office
• £65,000 – £75,000 pa
• Senior

A technical leadership role in an established backend team building Modern C++ (C++17) software on Debian Linux that controls scientific instruments, coordinating pumps, valves, sensors and gauges. You own APIs used by the web GUI and customer scripts, write Python automated tests, run design reviews, and mentor less experienced engineers while working with scientists and product managers.

Debian Linux · WAMP · Modbus +5

• Belfast
• Senior

Builds horizontally scalable, mission-critical enterprise software in a fast-moving product team where code ships to customers within weeks. Works across hybrid cloud IaaS/PaaS architectures using Java, Kotlin, Rust, Python or C++, embedding AI tooling across the development lifecycle, mentoring junior engineers and monitoring production performance.

Linux · AI Coding Companions

• London
• Entry level
• Internship

Registering interest for ad-hoc internship positions lasting 3-6 months, mostly focused on specific projects or client collaborations rather than a formal summer programme. Work areas span quantum software development, chemistry, machine learning, algorithms, cybersecurity/encryption and hardware, with candidates ideally holding or pursuing a Master's or PhD.

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