Quantum Control Designer

Universal Quantum; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 73,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Private health

Equity participation

Flexible holidays

Flexible work

Pension match

Job summary

Universal Quantum is seeking a Quantum Control Designer to design, model and test high‑fidelity quantum operations in a globally collaborative setting. You will work across hardware teams to translate theory into hardware‑ready control schemes and validate them with benchmarking experiments.

Applicants should hold a PhD in quantum computing or related field, and demonstrate strong Python/Qiskit experience, with excellent communication skills and a track record of collaboration with research

Qualifications

• PhD in quantum computing or a closely related field.
• Experience designing control methods for high‑fidelity quantum operations.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, with published results.

Responsibilities

• Design control methods for high‑fidelity and fast quantum operations.
• Develop accurate physics models based on real hardware specifications.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to implement methods on quantum devices.
• Develop procedures for benchmarking quantum operations.
• Analyse experimental results and compare with theoretical predictions and models.

Skills

Qubit control

Python

Quantum theory

Education

PhD in quantum computing

Tools

Qiskit

Python

Job description

At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by engineering the future of computing. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are looking to hire a Quantum Control Designer to design, model and test high-fidelity quantum operations. Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you!

What You’ll Accomplish

• Design control methods for high-fidelity and fast quantum operations

• Contribute to the development of accurate physics models based on real hardware specifications

• Work with the hardware teams to implement new methods on our quantum devices

• Develop procedures for benchmarking quantum operations

• Analyse experimental results and compare them against theoretical predictions and models

The 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates:

1. Experience in designing control methods for high-fidelity quantum operations
2. Strong background in the theory of light-matter interactions and modelling quantum dynamics in software
3. A proven track record of collaboration with experimental research groups and/or the quantum hardware industry

Must-have Skills (in addition to the above):

• Experience with circuit-level quantum noise models and benchmarking of quantum operations

• Proficient in writing scientific code, e.g. using Python

• PhD in quantum computing, quantum control or similar

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results in the field of research.
• This role can be based in Hamburg or worked remotely, but you must be based in Germany for this position.

Nice-to-have Skills

• Experience with quantum gates in ion trap devices
• Qiskit

• Competitive salary
• Meaningful equity participation
• Flexible holiday allowance (28 days minimum)
• Flexible working
• 10% matching pension
• Generous parental support policy
• Private health / dental insurance & group life insurance
• £2,000 annual personal development budget
• Relocation support

We are committed to nurturing diversity and inclusion

At Universal Quantum, we’re passionate about working with and for all kinds of minds. We are committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, and we hold ourselves accountable through continuous improvement, transparency, and the way we design our hiring and working practices. We welcome team members from all backgrounds and actively work to ensure everyone can flourish.