Quantum Calibration Software Engineer

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC); Reading; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) is building software to advance quantum hardware, turning academic ideas into commercial reality. In this role you will join calibration teams and create core components of the quantum calibration stack, collaborating with engineers and researchers to bring-up systems, run daily calibration, and drive performance improvements.

Candidates should have strong Python, CS fundamentals, and experience delivering production-ready software.

Qualifications

• Strong Python programming experience and familiarity with modern software engineering practices.
• Solid computer science fundamentals, including algorithms, data structures, and systems design.
• Experience designing and delivering complex software systems from concept to production.
• Ability to debug complex systems and take ownership of production-quality code.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Knowledge of quantum computing principles, especially benchmarking, calibration, verification, or validation; and/or experience in data science, data engineering, or machine learning applied to areas such as reinforcement learning, digital twins, or black-box optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Own quantum software projects end to end, from requirements through to deployment.
• Design and build components for system bring-up, daily calibration, and benchmarking workflows.
• Use data to create novel procedures and inform calibration workflow decisions.
• Debug and resolve issues across development and production environments.
• Collaborate through pair programming, code reviews, and shared technical problem-solving.
• Build scalable software solutions that help engineers conduct research and operate quantum systems reliably.
• Contribute to research, innovation, and knowledge sharing across OQC and the wider quantum community.

Skills

Python programming

Algorithms & data structures

Software design

Production-grade code

Communication skills

Quantum computing basics

Education

Degree in Physics, Computer Science, or related numerical discipline

Job description

Oxford Quantum Circuits (OQC) is building software to advance quantum hardware, turning academic ideas into commercial reality. In this role you will join calibration teams and create core components of the quantum calibration stack, collaborating with engineers and researchers to bring-up systems, run daily calibration, and drive performance improvements.

Candidates should have strong Python, CS fundamentals, and experience delivering production-ready software.