Latest research scientist Jobs

Advanced R&D Scientist - Quantum Algorithms - 920

Develops novel quantum algorithms in computational topology and geometry, characterising resource requirements and noise-robustness, then implementing and optimising them on Quantinuum's quantum hardware using error mitigation and error correction. Works across the full quantum computing stack with hardware, QEC and software teams, and with academic and industry partners on quantum topological data analysis use cases.

Quantinuum London

Hybrid

Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM)

Owns end-to-end delivery of complex quantum systems programs, building roadmaps, milestones and integration schedules across device fabrication, cryogenics, control hardware and software teams. Tracks readiness across hardware, firmware and software layers, manages cross-team dependencies and risks, and establishes scalable program management practices for research-driven deep-tech R&D.

Rigetti Berkeley, United States US$160,000 – US$190,000 pa

Hybrid Permanent

Senior Software Engineer - Modern C++ & Linux

A technical leadership role in an established backend team building Modern C++ (C++17) software on Debian Linux that controls scientific instruments, coordinating pumps, valves, sensors and gauges. You own APIs used by the web GUI and customer scripts, write Python automated tests, run design reviews, and mentor less experienced engineers while working with scientists and product managers.

KO2 Embedded Recruitment Solutions Abingdon £65,000 – £75,000 pa

Hybrid

Lead Quantum Engineer, Systems Performance

Lead a cross-functional team building next-generation superconducting quantum hardware, proposing new technical directions and designing experiments to improve performance and scalability. Own delivery of key quantum technologies, using cryogenic systems, RF and time-domain measurement, and Python to close performance gaps.

Rigetti Berkeley, United States US$190,000 – US$225,000 pa

Hybrid

Sr. AMO Physicist

Build and operate a next-generation neutral-atom quantum computer at the Harwell Science and Innovation campus, verifying and validating modules and subsystems with engineering teams. Run, calibrate and improve the QPU, investigate noise and decoherence, and analyse experimental data to guide system improvements alongside physicists, engineers and computer scientists.

Quera Computing Didcot

On-site Permanent

Senior Quantum Physicist

Validates and optimises trapped-ion quantum computers, prototyping coherent control and cooling schemes, calibrating and benchmarking qubit gates, and validating emerging trap technologies with integrated electronics and photonics. Involves coding and debugging experiments in Python or Rust and documenting findings within a fast-moving UK science team.

IonQ Oxford

Hybrid Clearance Required

Senior Optics Technician

Builds and commissions precision optical and laser assemblies for quantum computing hardware, covering free-space alignment, fibre coupling and testing delicate components under microscopes. Works alongside technicians, engineers and scientists on system builds, maintenance and upgrades, documenting work and maintaining a safe laser laboratory.

IonQ Oxford

On-site

Senior Chief Platform Architect - 801

Acts as technical authority for a quantum software developer platform, owning the design of access portals, hybrid workflow orchestration, tooling, documentation and security. Works with hardware-software co-design leaders to keep the platform scalable, mentors senior engineers, sets coding standards and drives the technical roadmap.

Quantinuum London US$179,000 – US$241,000 pa

Quantum Software Engineer - QEC

Designs, analyses and implements fault-tolerant architectures for scalable quantum computation, developing error-correcting codes, decoders and fault-tolerant gate constructions tailored to neutral atom hardware. Works with hardware, control and compiler teams to model noise, optimise syndrome extraction and define logical performance metrics, bridging QEC theory and experimental implementation.

Infleqtion Kidlington

Hybrid Permanent

Quantum Software Engineer - Algorithms & Applications

Designs, implements and optimises quantum algorithms for simulation, optimisation and hybrid quantum-classical workloads, working with hardware, control and research teams to turn theory into executable applications. Deploys software optimisations to the Superstaq cloud platform using industry-grade engineering practices, supports customers, and contributes to research publications and commercial proposals.

Infleqtion Kidlington

Hybrid Permanent

Quantum Specialist (KTP Associate) (862154)

Lead the commercial development of a compact cold-atom clock physics package, translating university research into a viable product. The role is based at CPI-TMD in Hayes after an initial 8-12 month placement at the University of Strathclyde, working with academic researchers and industrial engineers.

University of Strathclyde Glasgow £47,389 – £58,225 pa

On-site Contract

Solutions Engineer - Government, Defence and Critical Industries

Customer-facing technical role translating defence and national security challenges into mathematical models, building prototypes on quantum-enabled simulators and probabilistic hardware, and benchmarking against classical solvers. Spans Solutions, Applied Research, Engineering and Commercial teams, leading projects from requirements capture to pilot under security classification and export control constraints.

Quantum Dice Oxford

Hybrid Permanent Clearance Required

PhD Studentship: In Silico Directed Evolution of Biological Qubits: Rational Design of Nanoscale Quantum Transducers

A computational PhD project unifying open quantum spin dynamics simulations with deep-learning protein generation to build an in silico directed evolution pipeline. The candidate will design biological qubits that transduce spin-dependent events into functional effector signals, using tools such as ColabDesign, ProteinMPNN, molecular dynamics and DFT, with co-supervision from NPL and collaboration with Orion Life.

University of Exeter Exeter £21,805 pa

Contract

Electronics Design Engineer – Analogue/Mixed Signal/RF

Own the full electronics development lifecycle for photonic computing hardware, from analogue and mixed-signal circuit design through schematic capture, PCB layout, prototyping and lab verification. Work alongside physicists, optical engineers and embedded software developers in a collaborative R&D team, testing with oscilloscopes and spectrum analysers and supporting integration and EMC work.

Anonymous London

Hybrid

Senior Quantum Applications Architect

Translate computational tasks into abstract quantum-algorithm specifications, analyse asymptotic performance, and define problem instances beyond classical reach. Work with the Compilation team on explicit implementations and resource estimates, and lead research programs with industrial and academic partners across domains such as life sciences and sustainability.

PsiQuantum Warrington £78,900 – £92,900 pa