Quantum Computing Engineer – Algorithms, Cryptography & Post-Quantum Security

LevelUP HCS
Newcastle upon Tyne
8 months ago
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🕐Full-Time


🚀 Join the Vanguard of Quantum Innovation

Are you the kind of person whobuilds quantum circuits for fun, crusheshackathons, or has taken home a trophy from acoding or science competition? Maybe you’ve published research, built something wild on Qiskit, or cracked quantum puzzles others wouldn’t touch.

We're not looking for followers—we wantarchitects of the future.


At the frontier ofquantum computing and post-quantum security, we’re assembling a global team of top-tier thinkers, tinkerers, and builders. This is more than a job—it’s a mission toreshape what’s possible.


🔍 What You’ll Do:

  • Design novel, high-impactquantum algorithms
  • Build and deployquantum-secure cryptographic systems
  • Optimize real-worldquantum hardware and simulations
  • Contribute to corequantum softwareplatforms used globally
  • Collaborate daily withleading quantum researchersand engineers


🎓 What You Bring:

  • Deep knowledge ofquantum mechanics,algorithm design, andsecurity principles
  • Hands-on experience withQiskit,Cirq, or similar platforms
  • StrongPython programmingskills and a love of clean, scalable code
  • A proven track record—hackathons, coding competitions, academic awards, or research wins
  • Curiosity, grit, and a willingness torelocateto join a truly global team
  • (Must be Residing inUK, Turkey, Brazil or Morocco)


✨ Why You’ll Love It:

  • Work at the bleeding edge ofquantum tech & cryptography
  • Access tostate-of-the-art quantum hardware & tools
  • Join a team that valuesvision, execution, and creative courage
  • Be part of shaping aquantum-secure world


🎯 Apply Now

We care less about where you studied, and more aboutwhat you’ve built, solved, or won.


📬 Send yourCV,GitHub, or a portfolio of yourquantum achievements—and if you've got competition wins or solo projects you’re proud of,definitely show them off.


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