Jobs in Oxford

Cryogenics Engineer

The role involves designing and enhancing cryogenic systems for advanced scientific applications such as quantum computing and astrophysics. You'll lead projects from concept to delivery, including custom design, risk assessment, and customer support. The position requires hands-on engineering expertise and close collaboration with both internal teams and external researchers.

Quantum Design Oxford Appleton, Oxfordshire, OX13 5LG, United Kingdom

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

Embedded DevOps Engineer

This role focuses on building and maintaining robust CI/CD pipelines, hardware-in-the-loop testing, and infrastructure-as-code systems to support quantum computing and sensor development. The engineer will manage software deployment, system security, and lab infrastructure, ensuring high uptime and traceable, reliable releases across integrated software, firmware, and gateware. Close collaboration with both hardware and software teams is essential in a research-driven lab environment.

Infleqtion Kidlington, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Quantum Software - Data Scientist

This role involves developing time series models for forecasting, anomaly detection, and predictive maintenance in quantum sensor systems. The Data Scientist will analyse large-scale sensor data, build predictive algorithms, and integrate models into real-time control systems, working closely with engineering and product teams. The position bridges data science, physics, and engineering in a cutting-edge quantum technology environment.

Infleqtion Harwell, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

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

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