Senior Quantum Network Software Architect

National Physical Laboratory; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The National Physical Laboratory in the UK seeks an experienced Network Engineer/Senior Network Software Engineer to help build the UK’s next generation quantum internet. You will design and implement the software controlling the quantum network testbed, integrating with classical networks and cloud infrastructure, with a focus on reliability, scalability and collaboration.

As part of the Quantum Technology department, you will lead cross‑disciplinary teams, develop control software, and engage

Qualifications

• Strong software engineering experience.
• Experience and a proven track record in developing distributed systems, networking software and orchestration platforms.
• Experience with control stack architectures and internet protocols used in classical communication networks.
• Network synchronisation.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams and provide technical leadership.
• A rigorous approach to problem solving and ability to develop solutions to challenging problems.
• An inquisitive mind and willingness to interact dynamically with colleagues and collaborators.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and development of the software architecture for quantum network orchestration, integrated with classical networking and cloud infrastructure.
• Implementation of monitoring, control, telemetry, testing and fault‑management capabilities.
• Implementation of algorithms and software for quantum routing, entanglement distribution and resource scheduling.
• Working with quantum protocols and networking standards as they evolve.
• Contributing to the architecture of scalable, secure and interoperable quantum networking platforms.
• Collaborating with multi‑disciplinary teams within NPL.
• Engagement with other quantum networks locally and internationally to evaluate different approaches to implementing network control software.
• Ensuring visibility of NPL’s scientific activities in internal and external fora, e.g. via technical publications and presentations.

Skills

Software engineering

Distributed systems

Networking software

Orchestration platforms

Control stack architectures

Internet protocols

Team leadership

Problem solving

Communication skills

Tools

Python

LabVIEW

MATLAB

Job description

The National Physical Laboratory in the UK seeks an experienced Network Engineer/Senior Network Software Engineer to help build the UK’s next generation quantum internet. You will design and implement the software controlling the quantum network testbed, integrating with classical networks and cloud infrastructure, with a focus on reliability, scalability and collaboration.

As part of the Quantum Technology department, you will lead cross‑disciplinary teams, develop control software, and engage