Quantum Software Engineer

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC)

. Build production-quality quantum software components and reusable application functions for wider products and platforms .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £260,000,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in building production-quality quantum software components and integrating quantum workloads with APIs and containerized services. Proficient in applying software engineering practices, including CI/CD and automated testing, while effectively communicating complex quantum concepts to stakeholders.

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Quantum Software EngineeringCI/CD ImplementationQuantum Computing ConceptsDebugging and Problem-SolvingAgile/Scrum Development

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Hard Skills

Production-Quality Software DevelopmentQuantum AlgorithmsQuantum CircuitsAutomated TestingCode ReviewVersion ControlContainerized ServicesWorkflow OrchestrationHybrid Classical-Quantum ApplicationsSimulation and QPU Execution

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

KubeflowAPIsData ServicesApplication Execution Infrastructure

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Quantum ComputingDegree in Computer ScienceDegree in Physics

Industry Keywords

Financial ServicesRegulated Enterprise EnvironmentsEvidence-Led Product Development

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Build production-quality quantum software components and reusable application functions for wider products and platforms
Translate quantum algorithms and research prototypes into robust, tested and maintainable production software
Integrate quantum workloads with APIs, containerised services, Kubeflow workflows, data services and application execution infrastructure
Diagnose issues across Python and application code, circuit compilation, simulation and QPU execution
Shape technical designs for quantum execution workflows, compilation, runtime integration and hybrid classical-quantum applications
Apply software engineering practices across automated testing, CI/CD, documentation, version control, code review and maintainable design
Collaborate with Quantum Algorithms, Platform, Infrastructure and Applications teams from concept through reliable production deployment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience as a quantum software engineer, backed by strong software engineering fundamentals and experience building production-quality software
Hands-on experience with CI/CD, automated testing, code review, version control and Agile/Scrum development
Good understanding of quantum computing concepts, including quantum circuits and how parameterised circuits are transpiled and compiled for execution
Familiarity with commonly used quantum algorithms and ability to translate algorithmic concepts into practical software components and workflows
Confidence working across quantum and classical software stacks
Strong debugging and problem-solving skills across multiple layers of a complex software and execution stack
Strong communication skills and ability to explain quantum concepts clearly to technical stakeholders
Degree or equivalent practical experience in Quantum Computing, Computer Science, Physics or a related discipline
Experience developing quantum computing applications for financial services
Familiarity with regulated enterprise environments and evidence-led product development
Experience taking quantum research software from prototype into repeatable production engineering workflows
Experience with containerised services, workflow orchestration or production data infrastructure
Relevant professional or postgraduate qualification

Benefits

Comp & perks

Culture of bold innovation
Opportunity to work with unique lab infrastructure
Opportunity to redefine the limits of computation