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Python Software Engineer - Quantum
£40,000 - 60,000
ARCA Resourcing Ltd
Berkeley Square 17, Oxford
£40,000 - 60,000
Requirements
Must:
- Degree or PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related scientific discipline
- Strong programming skills with high proficiency in Python
- Experience in scientific computing or numerical software development
- Familiarity with modern software engineering practices
- Experience with version control, testing frameworks, debugging, and documentation
- Ability to work effectively in collaborative, cross-functional teams
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences
- Demonstrated ability to learn complex topics quickly and solve challenging technical problems
- (Desirable) PhD or research experience in physics, mathematics, or computer science
- (Desirable) Experience with quantum software frameworks such as Cirq, Qiskit, or similar
- (Desirable) Knowledge of quantum computing concepts including error correction, fault tolerance, gate decomposition, qubit mapping/routing, or variational algorithms
- (Desirable) Experience with scientific Python libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch
- (Desirable) Experience in machine learning, statistics, or AMO physics
- (Desirable) Experience with quantum error correction or decoder algorithms
- (Desirable) Familiarity with Rust, C++, or other compiled languages
- (Desirable) Experience with databases and data pipelines (SQL, PostgreSQL, timeseries data, ETL)
- (Desirable) Backend development experience (e.g., FastAPI, SQLAlchemy)
- (Desirable) Experience in image analysis or real-time object detection
- (Desirable) Experience bridging theoretical models with experimental quantum hardware
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, and maintain robust software for computing applications and experimental systems
- Build scientific computing tools, libraries, and data pipelines to support research and product development
- Collaborate closely with physicists and hardware engineers to translate theoretical concepts into practical software solutions
- Contribute to production-quality codebases, including testing, debugging, documentation, and code reviews
- Support the development of software tools for quantum algorithms, data analysis, system control, and error correction
- Work in a fast-paced, collaborative R&D environment contributing to the companys rapidly evolving technology stack
Description
We are an innovative and established technology company located in Oxfordshire, dedicated to developing high-performance software that supports cutting-edge research and applications. Our team is multidisciplinary, and we value collaboration and effective communication. We offer the opportunity to work within a rapidly evolving technology sector while providing competitive benefits. Join us to contribute to the advancement of next-generation technologies.
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