Quantum Software Engineer - Algorithms

About The Company

Infleqtion is a global quantum technology company solving the world's most challenging problems. The company harnesses quantum mechanics to build and integrate quantum computers, sensors, and networks. From fundamental physics to leading edge commercial products, Infleqtion enables "quantum everywhere" through our ecosystem of devices and platforms. Our mission is to commercialise atom‑based quantum products that provide orders of magnitude improvements in performance and computing applications.

Infleqtion has offices in the USA, United Kingdom and Australia. This is a full‑time position in our Kidlington and Harwell offices. Our flexible working policy enables all full‑time employees to work up to 2 days a week from home as work permits.

Infleqtion is seeking a Quantum Software Engineer to develop cutting‑edge applications and algorithms for next‑generation quantum computers. In this role, you will design, implement, and optimise quantum algorithms across domains such as simulation, optimisation, sensing‑enhanced workflows, and hybrid quantum‑classical computation. You will work closely with hardware, control, and research teams to translate theoretical advances into performant, executable workloads, leveraging modern quantum SDKs, compiler tool chains, and resource estimation frameworks.

The ideal candidate combines strong foundations in quantum algorithms and computational mathematics with practical software engineering expertise.

• Conduct R&D toward cutting‑edge advances in quantum technology with a focus on quantum applications and algorithms
• Deploy software optimisations to our cloud platform Superstaq using industry‑grade software engineering procedures including documentation, linting, testing, and type‑checking
• Interface with customers of Superstaq to understand their needs and support them in a timely fashion
• Contribute to development of government and commercial proposals and execution on global programmes
• Collaborate with experimental physicists and software engineers to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical implementation
• Engage with the broader scientific community by publishing research findings in scientific journals and presenting at conferences
• Stay up to date with the latest developments in quantum computer architecture, quantum compilation and related fields
• Provide guidance and support to other team members, fostering a collaborative research environment

• Masters's degree in quantum applications, mathematics, engineering, physics or a directly related field. Must
• High proficiency in programming, with fluency in Python preferable
• Experience with open‑source quantum software frameworks such as Cirq or Qiskit;
• Demonstrated ability to work and communicate with all levels of an organisation;
  Professional‑level communication skills, including verbal, written, and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a highly collaborative, cross‑functional, team‑oriented, and matrixed environment
• Desire and demonstrated ability to thrive and produce results in a fluid, dynamic, and fast‑paced environment
• Demonstrated ability to learn new and complex topics quickly
• Resourceful problem‑solver who collaboratively identifies effective paths forward with demonstrated expertise in executing productisation efforts
• Passion for solving complex problems and challenges in a highly technical and scientific environment

• PhD in quantum computation, physics, computer science, or a directly related field
• Familiarity with concepts in quantum computing such as error correction / fault tolerance, native gate decomposition, qubit mapping and routing, and variational quantum algorithms
• Experience with material science applications of quantum computers
• Familiarity with best practices of professional software engineering such as coverage, integration tests, type checking, unit tests, and version control
• Experience with backend development with tools such as FastAPI for web frameworks and Postgre
  
  SQL/SQL Alchemy for databases
• Experience with cloud development, especially on GCP and AWS
• Familiarity…