Quantum Applications Engineer – Flexible Hours

UK Research and Innovation; England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Flexible working hours

Excellent pension scheme

Cycle to work

Public transport access

Job summary

UK Research and Innovation is seeking a Quantum Applications Engineer at the National Quantum Computing Centre to translate quantum technologies into practical applications. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to develop algorithms, run quantum circuits, and benchmark performance on cutting-edge platforms.

The role emphasizes agile collaboration, clear communication, and contributing to the UK's quantum readiness.

Qualifications

• Educational requirement: Masters level in quantum computing or related field or equivalent experience.
• Experience with programming languages (Python) and quantum software development kits (SDKs).
• Ability to develop practical quantum applications with multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative quantum computing solutions for real-world problems.
• Translate emerging quantum tech into practical applications across sectors.
• Collaborate with scientists, engineers and developers across platforms.
• Benchmark and evaluate quantum-enabled solutions and publish non-confidential results.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders and manage project timelines.

Skills

Python

Quantum algorithms

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Masters in quantum computing or related field

Tools

Qiskit

Cirq

Job description

UK Research and Innovation is seeking a Quantum Applications Engineer at the National Quantum Computing Centre to translate quantum technologies into practical applications. You will work with multidisciplinary teams to develop algorithms, run quantum circuits, and benchmark performance on cutting-edge platforms.

The role emphasizes agile collaboration, clear communication, and contributing to the UK's quantum readiness.