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Senior Manager - Quantum Development Tools - 929

This role involves leading engineering teams to develop core quantum software tools, including quantum programming languages, compilers, and toolkits like TKET and Guppy. The manager will guide the evolution of experimental prototypes into robust, production-grade software while collaborating with hardware, theory, and product teams globally. Emphasis is on technical leadership in compiler design and developer tooling within a cutting-edge quantum computing environment.

Quantinuum Cambridge, United Kingdom

Hybrid

Senior Mechanical Engineer

This role involves leading the mechanical design and integration of hardware systems for quantum computing platforms, including cryostat internal architecture, RF signal delivery, and silicon device packaging. You will collaborate with physicists, RF engineers, and external partners to develop high-performance systems for ultra-low-temperature environments.

Rigetti United States US$165,000 – US$190,000 pa

Hybrid

Optical Engineer

Design and integrate high-precision optical and laser subsystems for trapped-ion quantum computing systems. Develop test methods and support alignment and diagnostics to ensure robust performance. Work within a multidisciplinary team of engineers and scientists to advance commercial quantum hardware.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Embedded Systems Engineer - FPGA Platform

Develop embedded Linux software, firmware, and board-support packages for FPGA-based systems used in quantum RF and sensing applications. Integrate FPGA SoCs, microcontrollers, and peripherals into robust control and signal-processing platforms. Perform board bring-up, debugging, and validation in collaboration with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Infleqtion Kidlington, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Hybrid