About The Role and Team
The primary function of this position will be to lead the recently-established team in overseeing ongoing application development. This team co-develops quantum algorithms with partners, typically those who already have their own quantum expertise but are interested in developing their ideas further with a specific hardware platform in mind. Suitable candidates should therefore have proven expertise in quantum algorithms, and research on this topic is a key aspect of the role. In addition, leading the established team and building it further are key elements, and meeting new potential partners to explore mutual interest is another primary element.
This is therefore a rare and exciting opportunity to be an early employee at a scale-up shaping the future of quantum computing, and in particular to lead and expand a new team within the company. There are multiple opportunities for professional growth and to make impacts within the company.
As an Applications Lead, the position will suit someone with a track record in working with quantum algorithms and applications, and evaluating these in the context of hardware constraints.
Our Team
Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the “Top 100 Startups worth watching” in the EE Times, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We’re backed by a team of top-tier investors including Bosch Ventures, Porsche SE, Sony Innovation Fund, Oxford Sciences Innovations, INKEF Capital and Octopus Ventures, and we have so far raised over £62 million in equity and grant funding.
We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology.
Our team of 60+ is based in Oxford and London, with a centre of mass in our Islington lab and office
Functions of the Role
Developing QM’s software offering, centered on proprietary hardware designs, with a focus on algorithms for industrial applications.
Liaising with companies that desire high performance quantum hardware – i.e. expert users of quantum hardware on algorithms co-development
As a team Lead, liaising with other Leads and the CEO in order to integrate the Applications development with the strategy and growth of the company.
The role is envisaged as full-time activity; however for the right candidate arrangements involving (for example) a joint position at a University are potentially acceptable. There are a number of QM staff who are associated with UCL, Oxford, Cambridge and other universities.
EEO Statement
Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, colour, religion, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment or any other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.
About us
Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing scale-up based in London founded by internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University with over 40 years’ experience in developing qubits and quantum computing architectures. Bringing together state-of-the-art cryogenic facilities and an outstanding interdisciplinary team, we are developing quantum processors based on industrial-grade silicon chips, with the potential to radically transform computing power in areas such as materials modelling, medicine, artificial intelligence and more.
