Software Engineer

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC)

. Develop reliable, secure and maintainable software supporting the production and operation of OQC’s quantum computers .

Posted 10/3/2026full-timeReading • United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong expertise in Python programming, including knowledge of libraries and frameworks, while effectively managing the full software development lifecycle. Capable of designing complex systems, maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and mentoring less-experienced engineers in a collaborative environment.

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Python ProgrammingCI/CD Pipeline DevelopmentSystem Design and ArchitectureDebugging in Development and ProductionMentoring and Coaching

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Hard Skills

Software Development LifecycleObject-Oriented Analysis and DesignFunctional ProgrammingData Structures and AlgorithmsContainerization with Docker and KubernetesRelational and Non-Relational DatabasesWeb Application DevelopmentMessage Brokers and Data-Streaming TechnologiesUser Interface DesignJavaScript or TypeScript

Soft Skills

CommunicationTime ManagementProblem SolvingDetail-FocusedAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

CI/CD ToolsDockerKubernetesAzureAWS

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in Computer Science

Industry Keywords

Quantum ComputingGreenfield and Brownfield CodebasesQuality AssuranceProduction ReadinessTechnical Documentation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

AngularAWSAzureDockerJavaScriptKubernetesMicroservicesNode.jsPythonReactTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop reliable, secure and maintainable software supporting the production and operation of OQC’s quantum computers
Own software projects from requirements gathering and solution design through prototyping, testing, deployment and evaluation
Design new systems and technical approaches while assessing performance, security, maintainability, complexity, cost and resource trade-offs
Develop and maintain clean, reliable software meeting functional and non-functional requirements, with user and developer documentation
Diagnose and resolve issues across development and production environments
Review and rigorously test code; participate in pair programming and determine production readiness
Automate quality-assurance and documentation activities, including developing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines
Assess technical options, communicate recommendations and collaborate with engineers and stakeholders
Contribute across greenfield and established codebases
Share technical knowledge through mentoring, training and internal events
Support less-experienced engineers through practical guidance, mentoring and constructive feedback
Represent OQC through conferences, collaborative programmes or publications where appropriate

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience delivering multiple software projects across the full development lifecycle
Experience working successfully across both greenfield and brownfield codebases
Hands-on experience debugging issues in development and production environments
Experience maintaining software across multiple tiers of a system
Strong Python knowledge, including familiarity with commonly used Python libraries
Strong understanding of software data structures, programming methods and core computer-science concepts
Knowledge of object-oriented analysis and design, code structure, algorithms, operating systems, networking, HTTP and data management
Ability to design complex systems from initial requirements through to production deployment
Ability to understand and clearly explain the architecture of codebases
Experience with functional-programming approaches
Knowledge of containerisation using Docker and Kubernetes
Experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines supporting quality assurance and rapid release
Ability to coach colleagues in complex technical areas and improve engineering performance
Graduate-level knowledge, or equivalent professional experience, in computer science and a numerical discipline
Adaptable, detail-focused and quality-driven approach, with strong communication, time-management, problem-solving and innovation skills
Nice-to-have: Experience delivering software products fit for end users
Nice-to-have: Familiarity with message brokers or data-streaming technologies
Nice-to-have: Experience with relational and non-relational databases
Nice-to-have: Experience contributing outside core software specialism, such as testing, product ownership or platform engineering
Nice-to-have: Experience developing containerised microservices for global deployment
Nice-to-have: Familiarity with Azure or AWS
Nice-to-have: Experience developing web applications in the Python ecosystem
Nice-to-have: Experience designing or building user interfaces
Nice-to-have: Working knowledge of JavaScript or TypeScript, HTML and CSS, and React, Angular or Node.js
Nice-to-have: A degree in computer science or another relevant subject
Nice-to-have: Leadership or monitoring experience in a software-engineering environment

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to broaden technical expertise
Knowledge-sharing with other engineers
Opportunity to shape engineering practices
Genuine ownership of software from initial concept through production
Work across a broad and technically demanding platform
Solutions contribute directly to the development and operation of OQC’s quantum computers