Physicist, Resilience Engineering & Operations (Quantum Computing)

Location: On-site in Oxford, United Kingdom. Occasional travel is required, with collaboration across Oxford, Bothell, College Park, and Daejeon.

Company

hirify.global develops integrated quantum computing, networking, sensing, and security solutions based on trapped-ion quantum technology.

What you will do

• Operate, monitor, maintain, and optimise trapped-ion quantum computers.
• Participate in follow-the-sun on-call rotations and respond to system issues.
• Own regular and emergency maintenance activities to support reliable system operation.
• Build observability, automation, and operational practices that improve performance and resilience.
• Interpret telemetry and system behaviour to diagnose issues and guide troubleshooting.
• Collaborate across technical teams, time zones, and locations, including coordinating access, communicating status, and supporting training.

Requirements

• Strong experimental background in physics, optical engineering, or a related physical science discipline.
• Hands-on experience with complex technical systems in a laboratory or hardware environment.
• Experience with atomic, optical, or closely related experimental environments, including optical setups, alignment, and hardware maintenance.
• Ability to work carefully in a fast-moving environment, communicate effectively, and take ownership of operational performance.
• Willingness to participate in an on-call rotation and maintain regular on-site presence in Oxford.
• Experience with telemetry, data analysis, scripting, or software tools such as Python or Rust; exposure to RF, analog, digital, or precision control systems is useful.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with distributed teams across multiple international locations.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Matching 401(k), unlimited paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Parental and adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend.
• Work environment focused on autonomy, productivity, respect, and equal opportunity.