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Oxford Quantum Circuits
Quantum Software Engineer
£50k - £65k
Reading
Hybrid
Description
Hybrid requirements: This role has flexible working patterns.
We are looking for an individual with a strong theoretical understanding of Quantum computing who is excited for the opportunity to put theory into practice and contribute to OQC’s mission to put quantum computing in the hands of humanity.
Remuneration
£50 - 65k per annum salary
25 Days holiday
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
Pension
Private medical insurance
EAP cash plan
Group life and group income protection
Hybrid working
Cycle to work scheme
EV Car Scheme
Gym and wellness benefits
The Role
Our Software team is seeking someone with both an understanding of Quantum information theory and experience with programming to help utilise quantum computing theory for an improved quantum computing offering.
This is a rare chance to be a theorist in a hardware company. The post holder will have access to Quantum computers and the opportunity to put theory into practice with tangible real-world results. The successful candidate will work as part of our Quantum Software team and will work closely with our other Quantum Engineers in the business.
This role will be focused on finding routes forward in areas such as Quantum error mitigation, Quantum error correction and Runtime improvements as well as implementing and optimising new features in our stack. They will help develop our open source compiler and build connections in the open source community.
Long term, depending on the skills of the successful candidate, this role could develop more towards quantum RnD and implementation of error mitigation or towards a pure software engineer role.
Responsibilities will include:
Defining directions of work for the quantum half of our compiler
Upskill other members of the team to support those with a background in classical computing to understand the quantum field
Cross-team Research & Development work
Support the wider business on anything related to these quantum topics
Required Skills and Experience
Strong knowledge of Quantum theory
A background in numerical analysis and proven ability to apply these to problems
Understanding and experience working with Quantum computing
Must have some demonstrable experience of programming in languages such as Python/Matlab/Fortran
Ability to clearly communicate technical concepts to a cross-functional audience
PhD in a relevant field or a strong MSc with relevant experience
Excellent problem solving, troubleshooting and analysis skills
Capability and eagerness to learn independently about new subject area(s) and underlying technologies and to proactively translate those for different audiences
Proactive and enthusiastic attitude towards complex and varying work projects, whether working independently or in a team
Desired Skills
Quantum error mitigation and/or Quantum algorithm experience
Ability to work embedded in an agile team environment; ideally familiarity with project management
Scientific publication/presentation of results, whether in person or in writing, within a relevant field
Experience working with HPCs or data or compute intensive problems
Experience in open sourcing code.
Role tech stack
Oxford Quantum Circuits
Quantum Software Engineer
£50k - £65k
Reading
This role has expired