Research Software Engineer, Quantinuum
Quantum Software
Quantum computing company
Open for applications
Quantum computing company
201-500 employees
Open for applications
201-500 employees
Company mission
To accelerate quantum computing and use its power to positively transform the world.
Role
Who you are
- Software development experience, preferably in Python or Rust
- Broad knowledge of programming languages, paradigms, and compiler concepts
- Ability to work collaboratively, communicate technical ideas clearly, and write clean, maintainable code
- Familiarity with collaboration tools (e.g., version control, issue tracking) and development tools (e.g., debugger, profiler, testing frameworks)
- A 2:1 or higher degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline
- Ability to read and implement ideas from technical research materials
- Knowledge of quantum computing, quantum algorithms, or programming quantum systems is advantageous
Desirable
- Experience designing programming languages or domain-specific languages
- Familiarity with formal methods, type theory, or program verification tools
- Background in large software system architecture and design
- Experience with compiler frameworks such as LLVM or MLIR
What the job involves
- Quantinuum are seeking a Research Software Engineer to join our growing Quantum Software team in Cambridge, UK
- In this role, you will help shape the design and implementation of the Guppy quantum programming language and contribute to the next generation of the TKET quantum compiler
- This is a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of software development, compiler design, and quantum computing research
- You will collaborate closely with a small, dynamic team throughout the full development lifecycle — from research and design to programming and testing — with the freedom to think independently and make a real impact
- Maintain and contribute to a Python-based compiler codebase
- Design and implement novel features for quantum programming languages
- Develop and apply optimization methods for quantum programs
- Collaborate with key stakeholders across research and engineering teams
Our take
The processing power of quantum computing (QC) promises to yield substantial advances across dozens of diverse industries, from the development of pharmaceuticals, to the chemical industry and financial services. Billions are being poured into the steady development of these computers, both into the hardware and the specialised software which can harness these devices.
Quantinuum was formed out of the merger of Cambridge Quantum and Honeywell, QC software and hardware firms respectively. These two highly respected companies had independently made quite a stir in the QC space and attracted a high degree of investment, and their merger has created the world's largest integrated QC company, able to build and operate quantum computers at both the hardware and software level.
The organisation has moved fast and has already developed software and hardware for the application of QC in chemistry, natural language processing, machine learning, algorithms, and cybersecurity. All of these are exceedingly lucrative and high-stakes areas of business, and it is leaders in precisely these sectors (Google, for example, and IBM) who are investing so heavily into the QC project.
Quantinuum's software is system agnostic, allowing the advances it makes to be used on other quantum computers as well as its own, opening up major business opportunities. So Quantinuum is working in conjunction with some of the sector’s major players, whilst also pursuing high-value customers and lucrative market opportunities. It’s remarkable work, and impressively funded to match. It will continue substantially impacting the progress of key industries going forward.
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Insights
16% employee growth in 12 months
Company
Funding (last 2 of 10 rounds)
Dec 2020
$45m
LATE VC
Jul 2020
$14.2m
SERIES A
Total funding: $82.2m
Company benefits
- Equity
- A positive approach to flexible working
- Health insurance
- Commuting allowance
- Enhanced holidays
- Incentive schemes
Company HQ
Countryside, Westminster, CO
Leadership
Rajeeb Hazra
(CEO & President)Was previously a Senior Vice President & General Manager at Micron Technology. Before that was Corporate Vice President & General Manager of Enterprise & Government for Intel.
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