Jobs in Leicester

Senior Front-End Engineer, Quantum Tools

This role involves designing, developing, and supporting web-based tools for quantum research and hardware integration. You will work closely with quantum scientists and engineers to create complex, data-intensive applications and dashboards, contributing to the advancement of quantum computing technology.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Senior Quantum Scientist

This role involves pioneering advancements in quantum computing using trapped ion technology and proprietary laser-free control methods. Responsibilities include prototyping coherent control schemes, calibrating quantum systems, validating trap technologies, and analyzing experimental data to push the boundaries of system performance.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

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

Staff Software Engineer, Runtime

This role involves developing real-time control systems and low-level software abstractions for quantum computing hardware, working closely with experimental scientists and cross-functional teams. You'll shape core Rust libraries and the execution environment that transform quantum hardware into functional systems, with a focus on precision timing, system integration, and rapid iteration. The position emphasizes low-latency computing, API design, and tooling to support scientific experimentation and scaling toward fault-tolerant quantum computation.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom

Senior Staff Analog Mixed-Signal Design and Modelling Engineer

This role involves developing high-fidelity behavioural models for cryo-CMOS mixed-signal integrated circuits used in quantum computing systems. You'll derive models from mathematical foundations, implement them in Verilog-A/AMS and real-number formats, and ensure correlation with schematic and silicon measurements. The position shapes modelling methodology and enables full-chip simulation across temperature extremes, directly supporting the development of control hardware for trapped-ion quantum processors.

IonQ Oxford, United Kingdom