Salary: £40,000 - 60,000 per year Requirements: Degree or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related scientific discipline Strong programming skills with high proficiency in Python Experience in scientific computing or numerical software development Familiarity with modern software engineering practices Experience with version control, testing frameworks, debugging, and documentation Ability to work effectively in collaborative, cross-functional teams Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences Demonstrated ability to learn complex topics quickly and solve challenging technical problems (Desirable) PhD or research experience in physics, mathematics, or computer science (Desirable) Experience with quantum software frameworks such as Cirq, Qiskit, or similar (Desirable) Knowledge of quantum computing concepts including error correction, fault tolerance, gate decomposition, qubit mapping/routing, or variational algorithms (Desirable) Experience with scientific Python libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch (Desirable) Experience in machine learning, statistics, or AMO physics (Desirable) Experience with quantum error correction or decoder algorithms (Desirable) Familiarity with Rust, C++, or other compiled languages (Desirable) Experience with databases and data pipelines (SQL, PostgreSQL, timeseries data, ETL) (Desirable) Backend development experience (e.g., FastAPI, SQLAlchemy) (Desirable) Experience in image analysis or real-time object detection (Desirable) Experience bridging theoretical models with experimental quantum hardware Responsibilities: Design, develop, and maintain robust software for computing applications and experimental systems Build scientific computing tools, libraries, and data pipelines to support research and product development Collaborate closely with physicists and hardware engineers to translate theoretical concepts into practical software solutions Contribute to production-quality codebases, including testing, debugging, documentation, and code reviews Support the development of software tools for quantum algorithms, data analysis, system control, and error correction Work in a fast-paced, collaborative R&D environment contributing to the companys rapidly evolving technology stack Technologies: Backend ETL FastAPI Hardware Support Machine Learning PostgreSQL PyTorch Python Rust SQL numpy More: We are an innovative and established technology company located in Oxfordshire, dedicated to developing high-performance software that supports cutting-edge research and applications. Our team is multidisciplinary, and we value collaboration and effective communication. We offer the opportunity to work within a rapidly evolving technology sector while providing competitive benefits. Join us to contribute to the advancement of next-generation technologies. last updated 12 week of 2026