Jobs in Exeter

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Director of Technology - Quantum

Lead the strategic development and delivery of quantum and photonics technology programmes across research, industry, and government stakeholders. Drive collaborative R&D initiatives, define technology roadmaps, and mentor technical teams focused on software, algorithms, and use cases—without hardware development. Shape national capability by translating emerging quantum technologies into practical applications and informing policy through evidence-based experimentation.

Digital Catapult London, United Kingdom £100,000 – £130,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Technical Program Manager - 769

Manages a portfolio of complex scientific and research projects in a quantum computing environment, translating technical objectives into clear delivery plans. Coordinates across research, commercial, and leadership teams to ensure visibility of progress, risks, and decisions. Focuses on disciplined project execution, stakeholder communication, and continuous improvement of program management practices.

Quantinuum London, United Kingdom

Systems Integration Engineer (Field, Quantum Systems)

This role involves deploying and commissioning quantum computing systems at customer sites globally, ensuring hardware and software performance meet specifications. The engineer will lead technical bring-up, troubleshooting, and calibration of superconducting qubit systems, either focusing on cryogenic hardware integration or gate-level calibration and cloud deployment. Collaboration with R&D teams and customer personnel is central, with significant international travel required.

Rigetti United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Finance Manager

Manages day-to-day finance operations including accounts payable/receivable, VAT returns, and month-end close processes. Ensures compliance with UK accounting standards and supports audit readiness. Focuses on improving financial controls, process efficiency, and automation within a growing quantum technology environment.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior AMO Physicist

This role involves advancing neutral atom quantum computing systems through experimental physics and system design. The Senior AMO Physicist will design and integrate complex opto-mechanical systems, perform simulations, and lead testing and verification efforts. Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and stakeholder communication are key, with work split between Oxford and Harwell, including partial remote work.

Infleqtion Harwell, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

International Tax and Transfer Pricing Manager

This role involves leading transfer pricing strategy and documentation for IonQ’s international entities, ensuring compliance with OECD BEPS guidelines and local tax regulations. The manager will support corporate income tax compliance, contribute to global tax provision under US GAAP, and collaborate with finance, legal, and treasury teams to build scalable tax processes in a fast-growing multinational environment. Key activities include preparing Master Files, benchmarking studies, and monitoring global tax developments such as Pillar Two.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Photonics Technical Lead

The role involves leading the development and execution of integrated photonics technologies for quantum applications, including photonic integrated circuits, laser systems, and subsystems. The technical lead will oversee project delivery, mentor a team, and collaborate across global teams and external partners. Key activities include design, fabrication, testing, and commercialisation of photonics solutions within a quantum technology ecosystem.

Infleqtion Kidlington, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Director, System Software

Lead a team of software engineers developing the full-stack software that powers trapped-ion quantum computers, from real-time FPGA control systems to quantum compilers and application interfaces. Define and scale engineering processes, devops, and support workflows in a cross-disciplinary environment working closely with quantum scientists. The role is central to evolving the software architecture and team structure to support internal research and external customer delivery.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, United Kingdom

Senior Optical Fibre Engineer

This role involves developing and evaluating advanced optical fibre technologies for high-performance photonic systems used in quantum computing. The engineer will perform optical modelling, design experiments to validate fibre properties, and collaborate with internal teams and external partners to integrate fibres into larger optical platforms. Work focuses on specialty fibres with attention to modal behaviour, loss, dispersion, and coupling in demanding environments.

PsiQuantum Runcorn, WA7 1UP, United Kingdom £64,000 – £76,500 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Photonics Engineer, Optical Interfaces

Develops ultra-low-loss optical interface solutions between dissimilar waveguiding platforms using photonic device design, simulation, and experimental validation. Focuses on mode conversion and coupling for scalable quantum computing systems. Works closely with internal teams and external partners to mature practical, manufacturable solutions.

PsiQuantum Runcorn, WA7 1UP, United Kingdom £64,000 – £76,500 pa

On-site Permanent

Staff Product Certification Manager

This role involves leading security and safety certification efforts for semiconductor IP products, focusing on standards like SESIP, FIPS 140-3, ISO 26262, and ISO/IEC 62443. The candidate will drive certification strategy, engage with standardization bodies, prototype IP on FPGA, and demonstrate certifiability to customers. It's a technical leadership role at the intersection of post-quantum cryptography, RISC-V, and functional safety in a fast-moving deep tech environment.

PQShield United Kingdom

Field Applications Engineer (FAE)

Act as a technical liaison between sales and engineering teams, supporting the integration of post-quantum cryptography solutions into semiconductor, security, and enterprise clients across North America. You'll demonstrate complex technical solutions, gather customer requirements, and ensure smooth technical onboarding, while collaborating globally to shape product direction. The role involves 10–20% travel and deep engagement with both engineering teams and C-level stakeholders.

PQShield United Kingdom

Chief Platform Architect - 801

Lead the technical vision and architecture of a high-performance quantum software developer platform, focusing on scalable access portals, hybrid workflow orchestration, and secure cloud-based application delivery. Mentor senior engineers, define coding standards, and drive the technical roadmap in close collaboration with hardware teams. The role involves shaping platform engineering practices and enabling both internal and external developers through reusable components and robust APIs.

Quantinuum United States US$208,000 – US$260,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Quality Engineer

This role involves establishing and leading a Quality Management System for quantum computing hardware, with direct responsibility for incoming quality control, non-conformance resolution, and supplier quality. The engineer will inspect high-precision components like machined parts, PCBAs, and RF hardware used in cryogenic environments, while embedding quality into new product introductions and driving continuous improvement across manufacturing and development processes.

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

Software Engineer (Modelling & Simulations)

Develop and maintain modelling and simulation software for quantum computing systems, working closely with quantum scientists and engineers. Build reliable, well-documented tools to support design verification and optimisation workflows. Contribute to the full software lifecycle, from development to deployment on HPC and cloud infrastructure, ensuring accuracy and usability across internal and external teams.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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