Quantum Processor Architect – QPU Design & Simulation

OQC; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OQC is seeking a Quantum Engineer to design and simulate superconducting quantum processors, contributing to the next generation of QPU architectures. You’ll work within the Quantum Science & Exploratory Research team, collaborating with senior researchers through the full development lifecycle, from design and simulation to data analysis and reporting.

You will combine electromagnetic modelling, superconducting circuit theory, scientific software development and experimental data analysis.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent multi‑year experience in quantum systems or related R&D.
• Experience designing superconducting quantum processors, including circuit layout and electromagnetic simulation with HFSS/Sonnet/COMSOL.
• Strong knowledge of microwave engineering and superconducting circuit theory.
• Experience in superconducting qubits, resonators or SQUIDs.
• Strong Python skills for automation, analysis and data processing.
• Ability to distil complex scientific information for technical stakeholders.
• Excellent planning and ownership of research activities.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate novel superconducting quantum processors and architectures.
• Develop QPU designs supporting low‑error gates and high‑fidelity readout.
• Maintain and improve QPU design toolchain and simulation methods.
• Analyze design and experimental data to identify limitations and provide clear recommendations.
• Lead research projects from design to analysis, documentation and reporting.
• Represent OQC in conferences and collaborations.

Skills

Python

EM design

Communication of complex science

Project ownership

Creative problem solving

Microwave engineering

Data analysis

Education

PhD or equivalent experience

Tools

HFSS

Sonnet

COMSOL

Job description

OQC is seeking a Quantum Engineer to design and simulate superconducting quantum processors, contributing to the next generation of QPU architectures. You’ll work within the Quantum Science & Exploratory Research team, collaborating with senior researchers through the full development lifecycle, from design and simulation to data analysis and reporting.

You will combine electromagnetic modelling, superconducting circuit theory, scientific software development and experimental data analysis.