Software Engineer

We are looking for a Software Engineer to join our Quantum Chemistry team. You will work on the development of software solutions for InQuanto, our computational quantum chemistry platform for the simulation of molecules and materials on quantum computers, and on efficient implementations of new chemistry quantum algorithms developed at Quantinuum in combination with our algorithm researchers.

Responsibilities:

• The development and maintenance of software solutions for our computational quantum chemistry framework
• Programming in a variety of languages, (such as Python and C++)
• Customer support and providing guidance to more junior colleagues.
• Ensuring code quality through development of automated tests, participation in code reviews, writing documentation
• Adapting to new programming languages and frameworks as needed
• Working with others in the team to design key components of the system.
• Work within a highly dynamic, research-focused group with scientific direction from leading researchers
• Work proactively and independently to achieve clearly defined objectives.

Key Requirements

• Comfortable and experienced working on software with a team
• Experience developing and maintaining Python code
• Experience with collaboration tools (e.g. version control, bug tracking systems) and general programming tools (e.g. a debugger, profiler, software testing tools).
• A strong record in software engineering in the framework of theoretical, computational or mathematical physics, chemistry, materials science or applied mathematics.
• A Masters degree or PhD in Chemistry, Physics, Materials Science or a related discipline, or:
• A 2:1 degree or higher in Mathematics, Computer Science, Science, or Engineering.

Desirable Skills:

• Knowledge of quantum computing and quantum algorithms for chemistry.
• Expertise of modelling either solid-state or molecular systems.
• Experience writing Python and C++ code in a commercial environment.
• Experience with license management
• Expertise of modelling either solid-state or molecular systems.

What is in it for you?

Working alongside a highly talented team, with leading names in the quantum computing industry. We offer a highly competitive package, equity, 28 days of paid holiday (in addition to public holidays), a workplace pension, a positive approach to flexible working and enhanced parental and adoption benefits.

About Us:

Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing

Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.

We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing. We’re hiring the world’s best talent to make it happen. Join us!

Quantinuum recently secured $300m in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news

Please note that employment with us is subject to successfully passing our pre-employment screening checks. We are an inclusive equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.