Associate Quantum Software Engineer

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC)

. Integrate novel hardware and software into quantum computing systems .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeReading • United KingdomJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and integrating software for quantum computing systems, with a strong emphasis on Python programming, clean code practices, and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

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Python Software DevelopmentQuantum Computing IntegrationSoftware Engineering FundamentalsProblem-Solving SkillsCode Review and Testing

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Hard Skills

Software DevelopmentPrototype DevelopmentSystem Requirements AnalysisClean Code PracticesDebugging Software Issues

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationOwnership of Technical ChallengesCollaboration Across Teams

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in PhysicsMaster’s Degree in Electrical EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Computer EngineeringBachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Quantum Control SoftwareMultidisciplinary TeamsScientific Software DevelopmentHardware-Facing Systems

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Integrate novel hardware and software into quantum computing systems
Develop prototypes and prove out new capabilities alongside engineers and scientists in quantum control and hardware
Develop effective software that takes technical concepts through to integrated systems
Develop software from first working examples through to reliable features
Turn system requirements into working prototypes
Contribute to OQC’s Python-based control stack
Build experiments and tooling to demonstrate new capabilities and enable increasingly sophisticated processor operation
Contribute to Python software projects within OQC’s quantum control stack, developing working examples into reliable features
Work closely with quantum engineers to understand requirements, communicate progress and ensure delivered software is fit for purpose
Help implement and integrate new features into quantum system prototypes
Write clean, maintainable code, rigorously test work and review peers’ code

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
Grounding in software-engineering fundamentals, with an emphasis on clean, maintainable and well-tested code
Strong problem-solving skills
Ability to take ownership of technical challenges while recognising when to escalate or seek input
Ability to work and communicate effectively with engineers across multidisciplinary teams
Nice to have: Exposure to quantum computing or quantum control software
Nice to have: Exposure to developing Python software for scientific, hardware-facing or technically complex systems
Nice to have: Exposure to debugging software issues across a large codebase
Nice to have: Exposure to software practices such as code review, testing and collaborative development

Benefits

Comp & perks

World-class team at the forefront of the next computational era
Culture of bold innovation
Chance to work with unique lab infrastructure
Opportunity to see your work redefine the limits of computation
Benefits and positive work culture (details available on the OQC careers page)