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FPGA Engineer

Design and implement FPGA-based solutions for high-performance hardware platforms used in cybersecurity, data centres, and advanced computing. Work across the full development lifecycle from prototyping to production, developing RTL, building communication interfaces, and supporting system validation in collaboration with hardware and software teams.

IC Resources Oxford, Eng, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior FPGA Verification Engineer

This role involves designing and implementing advanced UVM/SystemVerilog verification environments for FPGA-based quantum control systems. The engineer will develop simulation infrastructure, define verification plans with functional and code coverage, and collaborate with RTL teams to debug and ensure design quality. The position is central to ensuring the reliability of hardware supporting cutting-edge quantum computing systems.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Photonic Layout Engineer

Design and integrate photonic components into multi-layer quantum processor chips, ensuring precise layout and compatibility with metal and CMOS routing. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to define design rules and advance photonic process design kits. Perform layout verification and produce reticle-scale files for commercial fabrication using Python-based tools.

IonQ United Kingdom

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

Internship at Quantinuum’s UK QEC team

Work on cutting-edge quantum error correction research, contributing to architectural design and implementation of QEC systems. Engage in hands-on projects involving algebraic geometry, tensor networks, or fault-tolerant quantum computing, with potential to publish or develop software libraries. Collaborate closely with researchers and engineers in a high-impact technical environment.

Quantinuum United Kingdom £2,500 pm

Lead Quantum Engineer, Systems Performance

Leads cross-functional teams in advancing superconducting qubit systems through experimental design and technical innovation. Focuses on identifying performance bottlenecks and driving hardware improvements for scalable quantum computing. Involves hands-on experimentation, technical leadership, and shaping long-term quantum hardware roadmaps.

Rigetti United States US$190,000 – US$225,000 pa

Intern, System Architecture

This internship involves developing photonic quantum computing architectures through simulation, software implementation, and protocol design. Interns will work on translating quantum information theory into physical system designs, using programming and modeling to advance fault-tolerant quantum systems. The role emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and technical rigor in a cutting-edge quantum computing environment.

PsiQuantum United Kingdom £31,200 – £56,160 pa

Hybrid Internship

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

Sr. AMO Physicist

The role involves advancing neutral-atom quantum computing technologies through hands-on experimental work, including designing, testing, and improving quantum processing units. The physicist will collaborate with cross-functional teams to characterize systems, reduce noise and decoherence, and validate subsystems. This position is based at Quera's Harwell site and includes engagement with academic and industry partners.

Quera Computing Vale Of White Horse, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

PhD Studentship - Universal Layered Triple-Route Architecture for Heterogeneous Quantum-Classical Security

This role involves developing ULTRA, a novel 'Trinity' security framework that integrates quantum key distribution, post-quantum cryptography, and classical security into a unified encryption system. The research focuses on designing a universal model, synchronising multi-layered security streams, and formally proving the system's resilience. The candidate will also gain academic experience by delivering undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in cybersecurity as part of a 60% research, 40% teaching split.

Manchester Metropolitan University Manchester, Northern England, United Kingdom £31 pa

Contract

Scientific Software Engineer - Compiler

Develops and maintains compiler infrastructure for neutral-atom quantum computers, designing domain-specific languages and integrating simulation tools into a full-stack pipeline. Works closely with physicists and hardware engineers to co-design compilers aligned with cutting-edge quantum error correction and hardware. Involves low-level intermediate representations, quantum program optimization, and cloud integration.

Quera Computing Vale Of White Horse, United Kingdom US$102,400 – US$166,400 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Quantum Applications Architect

This role involves developing and adapting quantum algorithms for fault-tolerant quantum computers, translating real-world computational problems into abstract quantum specifications, and analyzing their performance and resource requirements. The candidate will lead research initiatives, collaborate with internal teams and external partners across industries like life sciences and sustainability, and help define benchmarks that demonstrate quantum advantage. Close interaction with the Compilation and Architecture teams ensures algorithmic designs are grounded in practical photonic quantum computing constraints.

PsiQuantum Daresbury, United Kingdom £78,900 – £92,900 pa

Field Engineer: Cryogenics & RF Hardware

This role involves operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting advanced cryogenic and RF systems for quantum processors at customer sites worldwide. The engineer will perform cooldowns, diagnose faults in dilution refrigerators, validate RF hardware, and manage vacuum and helium systems in a production-like research environment. Frequent international travel and on-call support are required to ensure system uptime and collaborate with global teams.

Rigetti United States US$115,000 – US$140,000 pa

Senior Process Engineer - Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD)

This role involves owning the development, optimization, and qualification of physical vapor deposition (PVD) processes used in fabricating superconducting quantum processors. The engineer will monitor process health, lead root-cause investigations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve device performance and scalability. It offers growing responsibility in setting technical direction and mentoring within a quantum computing hardware environment.

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

On-site Permanent