Latest Quantum Cryptography Jobs

Electronics Engineer - Design and Verification

Lead testing of integrated electronic circuits and subsystems, designing and building analogue and digital electronics using CAD tools and test equipment. Document circuits and verification tests while collaborating with mechanical, software and physics teams to build test systems for quantum computers.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath

On-site Permanent

FPGA Digital Design Engineer

Drive HDL system design and realisation for control systems used in quantum computers, documenting circuits and verification tests. Work within a multidisciplinary electronics team alongside mechanical engineers, software engineers and physicists, contributing to proof-of-concept work and project planning. The role sits at the intersection of state-of-the-art electronics and quantum computing hardware.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath

On-site Permanent

Senior Software Engineer, Runtime

Join the Runtime Software team to build the real-time control system that turns quantum hardware into a working computer. You'll develop Rust libraries and abstractions over real-time control devices, driving ions with nanosecond precision, and work closely with experimental scientists and compiler teams.

IonQ Oxford

Clearance Required

Senior Software Engineer, Non-Realtime Controllers

Owns a group of non-realtime device controllers end to end, from API design and implementation to rollout and operational health, for hardware such as cryogenic compressors, vacuum pumps, lasers and cameras. Controllers are written in Rust on Linux, using gRPC/REST and instrument protocols like SCPI, Modbus, serial and Ethernet, working closely with systems teams and quantum scientists.

IonQ Oxford

Hybrid Clearance Required

Software Engineer (Compilers)

Develop, integrate and test software that operates quantum computing hardware, including benchmarking, profiling and optimising quantum processes and algorithms. Work within a multidisciplinary team of electronic engineers, physicists and hardware designers, taking ownership of major features in the quantum computing software stack.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath

Hybrid Permanent

Ion Transport Designer

Design, model and test waveforms that transport ions quickly and efficiently on surface ion traps, including inter-module connections via UQConnect. The role also involves contributing to ion trap designs, building accurate physics models and optimisation software, and working with hardware teams to implement transport methods and analyse experimental results against predictions.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath

Hybrid Permanent

Supply Chain & Procurement Lead

Lead the design and operation of a global supply chain for complex quantum computing hardware, managing end-to-end procurement, supplier relationships, and logistics. Work closely with engineering and cross-functional teams to mitigate supply risks and ensure timely delivery of critical components. Implement practical tools and processes to support scaling while ensuring compliance with international regulations.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath

Hybrid Permanent

AMO Theorist

Designs and models atom-light operations such as sub-Doppler cooling, state preparation, detection and quantum gates, and develops accurate physics models of ion-laser and microwave interactions. Works closely with hardware teams to implement these methods on quantum computing devices and analyses experimental results against model predictions.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath

Hybrid Permanent

ASIC Layout Engineer

Produce high-quality, full-custom, mixed-signal integrated circuit layouts, working across all levels from base cells to chip top-level. Collaborate closely with designers to meet circuit requirements and deliver DRC/LVS-clean layouts on schedule, implementing designs across a variety of fabrication processes.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath

Remote Permanent

RF - System Designer

Designs and architects a custom RF delivery system, including cables and transmission lines, defining specifications and trade-offs for key building blocks. Oversees RF design, simulation, integration, verification and validation testing, and contributes to proof-of-concept work. Works cross-functionally with electronics, ASIC, mechanical, software engineers and physicists, with involvement in project planning and risk management.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath

On-site Permanent

Open Applications

A speculative application opening for a quantum computing company, inviting candidates to submit their details for roles that are often not publicly advertised. The team reviews submissions and reaches out to arrange a conversation when there appears to be a potential fit, with new roles being created regularly.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath

On-site

Staff Software Engineer, System Orchestration

Hands-on staff engineering role building and operating the control plane that schedules, calibrates and records work across a fleet of trapped-ion quantum computers. You'll write Rust services handling scheduling, exclusive hardware access, result streaming and data durability, working with runtime, systems and operations teams. Deep diagnosis of live-system failures and setting service boundaries are central.

IonQ Oxford

Hybrid Clearance Required

Staff Technical Programme Manager, Systems Software

This role involves leading the delivery of the Systems Software roadmap for IonQ's quantum computers, managing dependencies between hardware, science, and systems integration teams. The Staff Technical Programme Manager will work across multiple engineering teams, ensuring capacity is spent by decision, not default, and coordinating with stakeholders to turn research-grade systems into dependable products.

IonQ Oxford

Staff Platform Engineer

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.

IonQ Oxford

Hybrid Clearance Required

Senior Optics Technician

Builds and commissions precision optical and laser assemblies for quantum computing hardware, covering free-space alignment, fibre coupling and testing delicate components under microscopes. Works alongside technicians, engineers and scientists on system builds, maintenance and upgrades, documenting work and maintaining a safe laser laboratory.

IonQ Oxford

On-site