Universal Quantum

About the Company

A quantum computer harnesses the fundamental forces that govern the physical world. It can efficiently model complex systems in ways that would take the best classical computer millions of years, and so help revolutionise drug design, climate modelling, battery chemistry, and many other vital processes.

But to achieve all this, we need to make quantum computers work reliably at scale.

We started Universal Quantum to meet this challenge - because we believe that by doing so, we can help solve the most difficult problems faced by humanity. We’re following a pragmatic, engineering-based roadmap to build a device that is useful in the real world: a quantum computer that has utility. Every approach we take, every solution we devise, is geared towards this goal.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Universal Quantum

Job Title

Software Engineer (Compilers)

Job Description

**Job Title:** Software Engineer (Compilers) **Role Summary:** Design, develop, integrate, and test software that controls quantum computing hardware. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high‑quality, performance‑critical components of the quantum computing software stack. **Expectations:** - 5+ years of professional experience developing and profiling commercial‑grade software in Rust, C, or C++. - Proven expertise in compiler development and algorithm optimization. - Strong collaborative and communication skills within cross‑functional teams. - Ability to take ownership of major features and drive them to production. **Key Responsibilities:** - Develop, test, and maintain core software for operating quantum processors. - Lead the design and implementation of components within the quantum software stack. - Benchmark, profile, and optimize quantum algorithms and processing pipelines. - Diagnose and resolve complex hardware‑software integration issues. - Document designs, implementations, and performance results. - Participate in code reviews, version control (Git), and collaborative development practices. **Required Skills:** - Proficient in Rust, C, and/or C++ (5+ years). - Experience with compiler toolchains (LLVM, GCC, or similar). - Strong background in debugging, testing, and performance profiling. - Ability to write clean, efficient, well‑documented code. - Familiarity with Git and collaborative development workflows. - Pragmatic decision‑making and design trade‑off evaluation. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electronic Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

Haywards heath, United kingdom

Hybrid

Mid level

19-01-2026