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Quantum Engineer – QPU Design
Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC). Design and simulate novel superconducting quantum processors, optimising architectures, circuit layouts and device performance .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and simulating superconducting quantum processors, with strong capabilities in circuit layout, electromagnetic simulation, and data analysis. Proficient in Python for automation and scientific analysis, while effectively communicating complex findings to technical stakeholders.
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PhD In Quantum SystemsSuperconducting Quantum Processor DesignElectromagnetic Simulation ToolsStrong Python SkillsMicrowave Engineering Knowledge
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Hard Skills
Circuit Layout DesignSuperconducting Circuit TheoryData AnalysisScientific DocumentationTechnical Recommendations
Soft Skills
Planning SkillsOrganisational SkillsCreative Problem SolvingAdaptabilityCommunication Skills
Tools & Technologies
HFSSSonnetCOMSOLPythonSimulation Codebase Management
Industry Keywords
Quantum SystemsSuperconducting QubitsMicrowave Kinetic-Inductance DetectorsTrapped IonsSurface-Acoustic-Wave Devices
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesPython
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Design and simulate novel superconducting quantum processors, optimising architectures, circuit layouts and device performance
- Develop QPU designs supporting low-error quantum gates, fast high-fidelity readout and scalable processor architectures
- Build and improve superconducting-circuit design methodologies using electromagnetic and circuit-level simulation
- Maintain the QPU design and simulation codebase through collaborative development, pull requests and code reviews
- Analyse design and experimental data to identify processor limitations and produce technical recommendations
- Own scientific research projects from experimental or simulation design through analysis, documentation and reporting
- Contribute to the QSER roadmap and share technical knowledge across the team
- Represent OQC through conferences, collaborations and scientific publications
- Collaborate with senior researchers across the full development lifecycle, from design and simulation through implementation and data analysis
Requirements
What you’ll need- A PhD, or equivalent multi-year commercial or R&D experience, involving the measurement, design or operation of quantum systems
- Experience designing superconducting quantum processors, including circuit layout and electromagnetic simulation using tools such as HFSS, Sonnet, COMSOL or equivalent
- Strong knowledge of microwave engineering and superconducting circuit theory
- Experience in at least one relevant quantum or superconducting-device field, such as superconducting qubits, trapped ions, photonics, neutral atoms, solid-state spin systems, superconducting resonators, SQUIDs, microwave kinetic-inductance detectors, nano-electromechanical resonators or surface-acoustic-wave devices
- Strong Python skills, or experience with a comparable language, for automation, scientific analysis and data processing
- Ability to distil complex scientific information and communicate findings clearly to technical stakeholders
- Strong planning and organisational skills, with the ability to take ownership of research activities and deliver detailed, accurate work
- Creative, curious and adaptable approach to solving complex scientific and engineering problems
Benefits
Comp & perks- Opportunity to influence the physical architecture of future quantum computers
- Genuine ownership of technically challenging research
- Access to specialist quantum engineering expertise
- Opportunity to see designs contribute directly to OQC’s next generation of processors
- Occasional domestic and international travel for conferences and collaborative research programmes