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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

Photonic Layout Engineer

Design and layout photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for quantum processor units, integrating photonic components into multi-layer chips with on-chip light delivery. Collaborate with scientists and engineers to define design rules, produce tape-out-ready layout files using Python-based tools, and verify layouts through DRC and LVS. Contribute to custom Process Design Kits and document mask design processes for fabrication in commercial foundries.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

Senior Facilities Technician

This role involves hands-on maintenance and troubleshooting of critical facilities systems including HVAC, chilled water, and utility distribution in laboratory and cleanroom environments. The technician ensures compliance with safety and regulatory standards, manages contractor activities, and supports equipment installation and site reliability. It requires strong MEP knowledge, experience in high-tech manufacturing settings, and ownership of day-to-day facilities operations.

Oxford Ionics Oxford, United Kingdom

On-site Permanent

General Interest in working for Quantinuum - London-Cambridge-Oxford

This is a general interest application role for candidates with experience or interest in quantum technologies. The position serves as a talent pool for future openings across quantum hardware, software, quantum chemistry, AI/ML, encryption, and algorithms. Applicants may be contacted for specific roles in London, Cambridge, or Oxford as opportunities arise.

Quantinuum United Kingdom

On-site 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

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

Vice President, Deputy CLO - IP & Privacy - 944

This role involves leading and scaling Quantinuum’s global intellectual property, privacy, and data protection legal function, with a focus on advising across product development, hardware and software innovation, open source, patents, trademarks, and data governance. The individual will build scalable legal frameworks, partner closely with technical and executive teams, and provide actionable guidance on global privacy regulations, AI governance, and quantum computing-related legal challenges. A key responsibility is embedding privacy-by-design and IP strategy into R&D and commercialization efforts across a highly technical, fast-paced environment.

Quantinuum United Kingdom

Staff Analogue Designer, CMOS Modelling

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

Operations & Inventory Manager

The Operations & Inventory Manager ensures efficient and scalable business operations by leading inventory strategy, supply chain coordination, and process optimisation. This role manages material flow, maintains accurate inventory records, and drives continuous improvement using data-driven insights. Close collaboration with procurement, engineering, finance, and project teams ensures operational readiness and support for project delivery timelines.

Infleqtion Oxford, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent

Senior AMO Physicist - Quantum RF

This role involves experimental research and development in atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics for quantum RF sensor systems. The physicist will design and integrate complex opto-mechanical systems, lead high-value research projects, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to advance quantum technologies. A strong focus is on translating product requirements into atomic system designs and demonstrating working quantum devices.

Infleqtion Kidlington, United Kingdom

Hybrid Permanent