Quantinuum are seeking a Research Software Engineer to join our growing Quantum Software team in Cambridge, UK. In this role, you will contribute to the next generation high performance 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.
Key Responsibilities:
Maintain and contribute to a Rust-based codebase. Develop and apply optimization methods for quantum programs. Collaborate with key stakeholders across research and engineering teams.
Key Requirements
Software development experience, preferably in Python or Rust. Knowledge of quantum computing, quantum algorithms, or programming quantum systems.Broad knowledge of 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.
Desirable Skills
Experience with Machine Learning techniques.Experience with High Performance Computing.Familiarity with graph transformation systems.
