Atomic Operations Designer (Quantum Computing)

Location: Haywards Heath, England, United Kingdom; hybrid workplace

Company

hirify.global engineers quantum computers designed to solve problems across healthcare, materials, aerospace, and other industries.

What you will do

• Design atom–light operation methods, including sub-Doppler cooling, state preparation, state detection, and quantum gates.
• Develop accurate physics models describing atom–light interactions.
• Collaborate with hardware teams to implement methods on quantum computing devices.
• Analyse experimental results and compare them with predictions from physics models.

Requirements

• Experience designing atom–light interaction protocols for quantum technologies.
• Strong background in atomic physics research.
• Proven collaboration with experimental research groups and/or the quantum hardware industry.
• Proficiency in scientific programming, such as Python.
• PhD in atomic physics.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published research results.

Nice to have

• Experience in quantum computing or quantum technologies.
• Experience modelling open quantum systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working and a flexible holiday allowance of at least 28 days.
• Meaningful equity participation.
• 10% matching pension.
• Generous parental support policy.
• Private health and dental insurance, plus group life insurance.
• £2,000 annual personal development budget and relocation support.