105 jobs for “quantum hardware engineer”
IonQ Oxford
This role involves working closely with software engineers, systems teams, and quantum scientists to build and operate the software that controls the hardware surrounding quantum computers. Responsibilities include designing and implementing device controllers, ensuring robustness and observability, and integrating with the wider software architecture.
IonQ Oxford
Integrate all features needed to operate quantum computers into complex multi-layer ion-trapping chips, taking designs from requirements through layout and tape-out. Work closely with scientists and fabrication engineers, handling metal-track routing and interfaces with photonics and CMOS, and independently owning project delivery.
Rigetti Berkeley, United States US$180,000 – US$230,000 pa
Owns end-to-end deployment of quantum computing systems both on-premises at customer and partner sites and on the cloud platform, acting as the technical point of contact from site requirements through installation, validation and handoff. Combines DevOps work — Kubernetes, AWS, Terraform, CI/CD, observability — with on-site commissioning, SRE support and root-cause analysis, with international travel and on-call during installations.
Universal Quantum Haywards Heath
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
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.
IonQ Oxford
Builds the control plane that schedules quantum programs, calibration routines and customer workloads onto trapped-ion hardware, arbitrating exclusive access and streaming results. Owns persistence, data models and migrations, plus tests and harnesses run against real machines and simulators. Works in Rust, PostgreSQL and gRPC alongside runtime, systems and operator teams.
IonQ Oxford
Architect, develop and maintain advanced UVM/SystemVerilog verification environments for complex FPGA designs, defining verification plans with constrained-random testing and functional coverage. Build automated regression suites and CI pipelines, and debug issues with RTL designers to support quantum control systems.
IonQ Oxford
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
Lead end-to-end delivery of quantum computing systems to customer sites across Europe and Asia, owning deployment and commissioning from early planning and export through installation, commissioning and handover. Coordinate engineering, science, legal, trade compliance, logistics, facilities, security and customer teams, with around 30-40% travel.
Universal Quantum Haywards Heath
Design and develop next-generation microfabricated Paul traps for scalable quantum computers, working with users to determine suitable layouts and acting as technical liaison with ion trap manufacturers. Perform electromagnetic and thermo-mechanical analysis and simulation, and collaborate with package designers on assembly procedures. The role also involves documenting designs and simulations.
Universal Quantum Haywards Heath
An open application route for quantum physics specialists rather than a defined role, inviting candidates to introduce themselves when no specific vacancy fits. The work centres on engineering quantum computing hardware within a team building large-scale quantum computers. It suits people who want to be considered across multiple potential positions.
Universal Quantum Haywards Heath
Designs RF PCBs and architecture for a custom RF delivery system, including cables and transmission lines, and defines specifications for key building blocks. Oversees RF verification and validation testing and documentation, working closely with electronics, ASIC, mechanical, software engineers and physicists on rapid proof-of-concept work.
Universal Quantum Haywards Heath
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
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
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.
