Oxford Ionics

Full-stack Engineer

• The opportunity offers a wide variety of exciting work, from developing our quantum compiler to writing embedded firmware, from designing high-level APIs as part of our quantum computing stack to advancing our internal development infrastructure and process.

Senior Software Engineer

Product Designer

• Build integrated electronics capability within the QPU design team.
• Define our IC electronics roadmap and develop in-house capability to design custom control ICs for silicon ion-trap quantum processors.
• Collaborate closely with IC fabrication engineers and external foundries to develop a robust IC design and manufacturing flow.
• Define an efficient, scalable system architecture that underpins the next generation of our quantum systems.
• Lead the creation of an in-house IC design capability, mentoring engineers and shaping the growth of the team.

IC Design Lead

Operations

• Lead the Device Operations Team producing and testing the Quantum Processing Units (QPUs)
• Set technical direction, shape culture and standards, and mentor staff
• Work closely with colleagues and external suppliers to ensure devices are delivered on time and at high quality
• Rapid production of devices in prototype quantities using in-house fabrication facilities
• Maintain relationships with industrial fab partners and own delivery of devices
• Develop packaging flows and processes both in-house and with industrial partners
• Package quantum processor devices in prototype quantities
• Perform low-volume manufacturing test of non-quantum parameters of the devices
• Balance rapid prototyping with long-term reliability and align internal fabrication and test roadmaps
• Plan future capability, select external partners, and ensure team has resources to deliver at pace

Device Operations Manager

Technical Project Manager

• The future is quantum. Oxford Ionics is at the forefront of pioneering quantum computing, delivering world-leading innovation to create the most powerful, accurate, and reliable quantum systems. Quantum computing offers a radically new way of building computers that harnesses the power of quantum physics to outperform conventional supercomputers exponentially. Using our unique trapped-ion technology, we are leading the race to unleash quantum computing's unparalleled potential.
• What to expect:
• We are looking for a Technical Project Manager to join our growing team. You will work at the intersection of engineering, physics and commercial operations, managing complex cross-functional technical projects that underpin the development of our quantum systems. You will ensure projects are delivered efficiently, aligning timelines, resources and stakeholder expectations to drive progress towards our ambitious goals.
• What you'll be responsible for:
• You will oversee the planning and delivery of complex technical projects that sit at the heart of Oxford Ionics’ quantum technology roadmap. Working closely with our engineering, scientific and manufacturing teams, you will ensure that projects are prioritised appropriately, risks and timescales are proactively managed, and communication flows smoothly across all stakeholders. You will play a critical role in maintaining momentum as we push towards our ambitious milestones, whilst helping to shape and improve our project delivery processes.
• Key responsibilities will include:
• - Developing clear project plans with defined tasks, timelines and resource requirements
• - Coordinating activities across multidisciplinary teams to align deliverables and manage dependencies effectively
• - Working with project owners and team managers to understand resourcing trade-offs, communicating with senior management where calls need to be made
• - Leading regular project meetings, providing updates and escalating issues when needed
• - Maintaining accurate project tracking, documentation and reporting to ensure transparency and accountability
• - Reporting to internal and external stakeholders