ABOUT OQC
At Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) we are building quantum computers to enable life-changing discoveries: from new drug modelisation to longer-lasting battery technology and portfolio optimisation. We are developing a cloud based quantum computer service – Quantum Computing as a Service (QCaaS) – to help our customers improve their operations and trailblaze new commercial and scientific approaches.
Our team is composed of 40 people with various backgrounds in quantum physics, nanotechnologies, hardware, and software. We are all bound by the desire to put OQC at the forefront of the quantum revolution and help solve some of the world’s most challenging problems.
ROLE OVERVIEW
As an OQC Senior Quantum Engineer, you will draw on your previous experience in quantum computing during your PhD, post-doctoral or industry work to design, develop and optimise commercial quantum processors. You will have access to our new purpose-built quantum laboratory where you will be a vital part of the quantum R&D team. Here, you will work closely on multiple and varied projects within our multi-disciplinary team of physicists, nanotechnologists, electrical engineers, software developers, and more towards OQC’s mission of building a quantum computer. You will have wide ranging responsibilities to ensure that projects meet requirements, and to execute next-generation research proposals. We expect candidates with both excellent technical and team working skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES
We work in multi-disciplinary, cross-functional teams to develop and deploy OQC’s Quantum Computers. This means that responsibilities can be varied depending on skills across:
- Design, simulation and characterisation of novel superconducting components for quantum processing or quantum processing support infrastructure
- Scientific analysis of design & processor limitations including benchmarking and performance metric development.
- Lead investigations into alternative qubit and packaging implementations.
- Take responsibility for varied research project design, requirements and execution
- Regular input into OQCs evolving technology development roadmap
- Representing OQC in scientific settings such as conferences, as part of collaborative consortia, and through the authorship of publications.
- Mentor and line-manage members of a growing team.
REMUNERATION
£55,000 – 70,000 pa., based on experience.
We also offer multiple benefits, from private medical insurance to Employee Assistance Cash Plan, from cycle to work to gym and fitness memberships. All our employees also participate in our ESOP. For more info, visit https://apply.workable.com/oqc/
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- A PhD/post-doctoral with extensive experience (i.e. 7+ years of R&D work) involving design or characterisation of a quantum computing platform (e.g. superconducting circuits, trapped ions) including multi-qubit operation.
- Ability to distil and communicate scientific information effectively with the wider team
- Highly adaptable, good communication and interpersonal skills
- Software development experience, particularly in python (or similar languages) for automation of tasks required for research.
- Familiarity with experimental quantum computing measurement, benchmarking, and operational methods in an academic or industry setting.
- Leadership and management skills
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS
- Experience in simulations of either quantum or rf properties of superconducting circuits
- Experience in the use and/or development of microwave frequency control hardware
- Capability and eagerness to learn independently about new subject area(s) and underlying technologies
- Scientific publication/presentation of results, whether in person or in writing, especially within the field of quantum information processing or superconducting circuits.
LOCATION & TRAVEL
OQC’s office is located in Shinfield, Reading. There will be a requirement for occasional travel throughout the UK and elsewhere abroad for conferences, meetings and engineering visits.
APPLY NOW
As part of our application process we ask that you also provide us with a cover letter outlining why you think you would be a good fit for the role and what attracts you to OQC. Applications without a cover letter including this information will not be considered.
We look forward to hearing from you!
At OQC we are not just hoping you’ll fit in our culture. We aspire to thrive, as a company and as people, thanks to your diversity of thought and background. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to providing our team members with a work environment free from discrimination, where everyone is treated with respect. Our employment decisions are based on business needs, talent and merit and all our colleagues share in the responsibility for fulfilling our commitment to diversity. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, or if you think we can do better with our recruitment process, please contact us at careers@oxfordquantumcircuits.com