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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 Software Engineer - Modern C++ & Linux

As a Senior Software Engineer, you will lead the backend development of advanced scientific instruments using Modern C++ and Linux. You'll work closely with scientists, engineers, and product managers to design, develop, and maintain the software that controls these instruments, ensuring they meet the high standards required for cutting-edge research.

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Shippon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom £65,000 – £75,000 pa

Director of Software Engineering

This role involves leading the development of next-generation software products and architectures for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC). Responsibilities include defining the software engineering strategy, mentoring a team, and ensuring the design and implementation of secure and efficient cryptographic solutions. The role requires strong leadership, technical expertise in cryptography, and experience in secure software development.

PQShield United Kingdom

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

Head of Systems Engineering

The Head of Systems Engineering will lead the definition and implementation of complex quantum computing systems, working across multiple engineering domains to ensure product requirements are met. The role involves technical leadership, organisational development, and programme delivery, with a focus on system-level engineering rigour from concept to customer deployment.

Universal Quantum Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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 Software Engineering Manager

Leads a team building software systems for quantum computer design, fabrication, and characterization, integrating scientific computing with hardware engineering workflows. Focuses on developing scalable data platforms, tooling, and infrastructure to support quantum device development. Works closely with physicists, fabrication engineers, and hardware teams to operationalize research-driven systems.

Rigetti United States US$220,000 – US$250,000 pa

On-site Permanent

Senior Technical Programme Manager, Quantum Systems Infrastructure

This role involves managing the execution and coordination of programmes for IonQ's Quantum Systems Infrastructure team. Responsibilities include translating roadmaps into plans, ensuring alignment across teams, and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders. The role requires technical fluency and experience in programme management, particularly in infrastructure and systems engineering environments.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Senior Electronics Engineer

This role involves diagnosing and resolving electronics and control hardware issues in trapped-ion quantum computers, from root cause analysis to permanent design fixes. The engineer will lead reliability upgrades, standardize electronics across systems, and work closely with cross-functional teams to improve uptime and reduce operational costs. Key activities include PCB design, system-level testing, retrofitting live systems, and ensuring all improvements are documented and integrated into future builds.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

Senior Sales Engineer (FAE)

This role involves supporting sales through the technical integration of cryptography software and hardware into large manufacturers and enterprises. You will work closely with the sales, engineering, and management teams to understand customer requirements, provide technical solutions, and ensure successful customer onboarding.

PQShield United Kingdom

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