
Quantum Motion · London, UK
ABOUT THE ROLE AND TEAM Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing scale-up based in London founded by internationally renowned researchers from UCL an...
Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing scale-up based in London founded by internationally renowned researchers from
UCL and Oxford University with over 40 years’ experience in developing qubits and quantum computing architectures. Bringing
together state-of-the-art cryogenic facilities and an outstanding interdisciplinary team, we are developing quantum processors
based on industrial-grade silicon chips, with the potential to radically transform computing power in areas such as materials
modelling, medicine, artificial intelligence and more.
Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the “Top 100 Startups worth watching” in the EE Times in 2021 and 2022, and our
technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned
researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our
chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We’re
backed by a team of top-tier investors, and we have recently closed our Series C funding of $160 million.
We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software
engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative
and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment
focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology.
Our team of 100+ is based across London, Oxford, San Sebastián and Sydney, with our primary hub in Islington (London).
We are looking for a pragmatic and skilled Software Engineer to join the Intelligent Automation (IA) team. This team builds the
mission critical software layer that allows our hardware experts and IC engineers to acquire data more efficiently, analyse
experiments, and control quantum processors.
In this role, you will join the software stack development team within IA responsible for the systems that power our quantum
computing platform. Our software stack spans backend quantum processing unit (QPU) control software, database and queue management
systems, and user-facing APIs for job validation and submission. You will contribute to the next generation of deployments,
enabling larger qubit counts, more complex architectures, and increasingly sophisticated quantum operations.
Your work will involve prototyping new solutions, iteratively testing and refining them, and preparing components for robust,
production-ready systems for deployment. We are looking for an engineer who enjoys solving complex technical problems and building
complete software systems. You will contribute to architectural decisions, define interfaces between components, and help shape
how our software evolves over time. This role is suited to someone who thinks beyond individual features or components and is
comfortable considering the wider system: reliability, maintainability, performance, and how different parts of a technical stack
work together.
Please note that this is a hybrid role, with requirements to be on-site at our Islington lab as needed to manage and deploy
infrastructure related to the physical lab environment and QPUs.
Your core responsibilities will involve addressing the key initiatives identified for scaling our development infrastructure:
architectural decisions, and balance considerations such as scalability, maintainability, performance, and reliability.
together, rather than specialising in a single layer of the application.
technical devices.
Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, race, colour, religion, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment or any
other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.
ABOUT THE ROLE AND TEAM Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the “Top 100 Startups worth watching” in the EE Times, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We’re backed by a team of top-tier investors, and we have recently closed our Series C funding of $160 million. We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology. Our team of 110+ is based in the UK (Oxford and London), Australia (Sydney), Spain (San Sebastián) and the US. OUR TEAM The role will require the individual to maintain and develop in-house software stack for efficient data acquisition and analysis by hardware teams within the company. This role will also include refactoring, writing and testing software which interfaces with test and measurement hardware. The role sits within the Intelligent Automation team, whose goal is to transform the automation of key parts of both the characterisation and operation of the quantum processor and its constituent parts. No background in quantum physics is required. The role will engage tightly with the Quantum Hardware Team, who specialise in designing, validating and operating quantum processors based on silicon industrial technology. This role forms part of our investment in state-of-the art facilities in Sydney, Australia. It reflects our commitment to driving innovation and collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the quantum industry, and additionally taps into Australia’s strongest semiconductor and cryogenic ecosystem. Our mission is global and this is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a team which is shaping the future of quantum computing. As part of our lean, high-impact and rapidly growing team, you will be working closely with our scientists, engineers and experts in a dynamic environment to make the site run smoothly and compliantly from day one, dedicated to contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology. Please note that this is a hybrid role, typically requiring 60% on-site attendance. Due to the nature of the role, a fully remote work pattern cannot be considered. FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE * Assist in the characterisation and validation of quantum dots for use in quantum computing applications * Contribute to the design of scalable quantum dot-based quantum circuits * Maintaining and expanding in-house software for experiment and instrument control * Working with hardware experts to understand requirements, scope out and develop new features * Improving code health for existing software libraries including refactoring, test development and documentation * Managing the tracking of feature requests, issues and bugs to ensure their resolution * Supporting best practice in the use of software repositories for measurement and analysis tools for use by members of the measurement teams EXPERIENCE - ESSENTIALS * Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science or a closely related discipline * Strong Python developer with at least 1 year of industry experience * Solid understanding of object-oriented programming and core software design principles * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to reason about complex systems * Familiarity with Git, version control, and modern software development best practices * A desire to work closely with end users in technical or experimental environments * Strong collaborative approach with good communication and interpersonal skills * Ability to work independently to achieve defined goals EXPERIENCE - DESIRABLE * Background in a physical science or engineering discipline (e.g. physics, engineering, applied mathematics) * Experience using Python scientific and numerical libraries (e.g. NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Jupyter) * Knowledge of additional programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Rust, MATLAB, or similar) * Familiarity with software validation and testing practices * Familiarity with preparing technical reports and presentations BENEFITS * Be part of a creative, world-leading team * Competitive salary and share options scheme * Region-specific benefits (e.g. Health Insurance) * Choose your own laptop/kit * Flexible working * Central Sydney location EEO STATEMENT Quantum Motion is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy, maternity or breastfeeding, race, colour, national extraction or social origin, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, family or carer responsibilities, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws (including the UK Equality Act 2010 and the Australian Fair Work Act 2009).
Job Summary We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer with strong full-stack development, cloud (AWS), and automation-driven system design experience. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience building enterprise-grade platforms, intelligent/AI-enabled systems, and scalable cloud infrastructure, and will play a key role in system architecture, development, and mentoring. Key Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain enterprise-grade software systems and platforms. Build and enhance full-stack applications (frontend, backend, APIs). Develop and operate cloud-native systems on AWS, ensuring scalability, security, and reliability. Implement automation pipelines for deployment, infrastructure, monitoring, and system workflows. Contribute to intelligent platforms such as virtual assistants, AI-enabled or data-driven systems. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions. Support system architecture decisions and improve overall platform performance. Maintain and optimize cloud infrastructure across multiple projects. Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in coding, testing, and system design. Required Skills & Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or related fields. Master's degree or ongoing study in Machine Learning, AI, Image Analysis, or related areas is a strong plus. Technical Skills Core Engineering Strong experience as a Senior / Full-Stack Software Engineer. Solid understanding of software architecture, system scalability, and design patterns. Experience building enterprise-level platforms or products. Backend & Platform Strong backend development experience (API design, services, background jobs). Experience building agent-based systems, virtual assistants, or workflow-driven platforms is a plus. Familiarity with AI/ML-integrated systems (even at application level). Frontend Experience with modern frontend frameworks (React, Angular, Vue or similar). Ability to build cross-platform and responsive interfaces. Cloud & Automation (Key Requirement) Strong hands-on experience with AWS services. Experience managing cloud infrastructure across multiple projects. Proficiency in: Infrastructure as Code (IaC) CI/CD pipelines Deployment and environment automation Monitoring and logging automation Understanding of cloud cost optimization and security best practices. AI / Advanced Systems (Nice to Have) Exposure to: Machine Learning Image analysis / Computer Vision Intelligent automation or data-driven decision systems Soft Skills Strong problem-solving and analytical thinking. Ability to work independently and take ownership of systems. Good communication skills in cross-team and international environments. Mentoring mindset and senior-level responsibility. Nice-to-Have Experience Experience working on global projects with international clients. Background in automotive, advertising technology, or enterprise platforms. Experience with cross-platform mobile applications. Previous work on facial recognition or data-driven targeting systems. Öppen för alla Vi fokuserar på din kompetens, inte dina övriga förutsättningar. Vi är öppna för att anpassa rollen eller arbetsplatsen efter dina behov.
We’re Scan.com, the digital health scale-up making diagnostics accessible, fast, and transparent. Our technology speeds up diagnoses for timely treatments, improving healthcare outcomes for hundreds of patients each day. We're doing diagnostics differently, with solutions tailored to both patients and providers, all backed by our technology and world-class customer operations team. Our B2C marketplace simplifies booking a scan, making it as straightforward for patients as booking a hotel. Our B2B platforms provide live scheduling at the point of care and harness AI to ease workflows for physicians, attorneys, and providers. We’re looking for a Software Engineer, Automations at an exciting time – we’ve successfully launched multiple platforms and products, raised over $100m in VC funding, reached profitability, and have a growth trajectory of over 100% YoY. WHAT YOU WILL BE GETTING INVOLVED IN Reporting to Will, our Chief Technology Officer, you’ll sit at the intersection of engineering and operations, building the automation layer that connects us to external providers. Your primary focus will be designing and deploying solutions that connect with third-party systems to enable scenarios like document transfer. This is a high-impact, high-autonomy role that directly drives operational efficiency and patient throughput across our national network. As a scale-up business, you can expect your role to develop over time. Here are some of the types of things you could be getting involved in: * Design, build, and maintain automations that extract data from legacy physician platforms and trigger downstream patient scheduling workflows * Navigate a diverse landscape of legacy systems, building resilient scraping and data extraction logic that handles UI inconsistencies across vendors * Develop robust error handling and exception management architecture, including structured exception queues, retry logic, alerting, and human-in-the-loop escalation workflows * Build data validation and reconciliation layers that verify the accuracy of data transferred between systems, preventing downstream issues like patient mismatches and documentation errors * Partner with operations, engineering, and external partners to gather requirements, understand system stability needs, and plan for solution nuances. * Document all workflows, decision logic, edge cases, and process maps with the explicit goal of creating the foundation for future agentic AI automation THE TOP 5 THINGS WE WANT YOU TO ACHIEVE IN YOUR FIRST YEAR ARE 1. Live integrations running reliably across a significant portion of our providers, with measurable reduction in manual data entry 2. A scalable, templatized bot architecture is in place that enables new integrations to be deployed in days, not weeks 3. Exception handling and monitoring infrastructure that maintains 99%+ data accuracy between external systems and Scan.com’s product, with clear escalation paths for failures 4. Comprehensive documentation of every integrated workflow, decision tree, and edge case, creating a ready-made knowledge base for the transition to agentic AI automation 5. A clear technical roadmap, built in partnership with the CPO and CTO, for evolving from a deterministic solution to intelligent automation as the company scales WHAT YOU MIGHT BRING TO THE TABLE: You don’t need to tick all the boxes to apply for this role. Whether it’s your first role or your fifth role, we believe everyone can add value, learn, and grow. However, these might be some of the ways you are currently adding value: * Production experience with platforms such as UiPath, Automation Anywhere, or Power Automate. * Proficiency in Python or similar languages for scripting, data transformation, and extending workflows beyond what native rolling supports. * An API-first mindset paired with pragmatism: you default to HL7, FHIR, or direct API integration where available, but know when and how to fall back to UI automation * Hands-on familiarity with navigating healthcare platforms, with an understanding of how appointment scheduling data is structured and surfaced across different vendor UIs * Strong skills in data extraction from unstructured or inconsistent user interfaces, including building resilient selectors that survive updates. * A track record of designing robust error handling and exception management systems, including retry logic, alerting, and structured escalation workflows rather than automations that silently fail * Experience building data validation and reconciliation processes that confirm accuracy across systems * Strong documentation habits and a mindset oriented toward building for handoff, understanding that your work today creates the foundation for agentic AI automation tomorrow * A testing mindset applied to automation: you write tests for your automations, and validate outputs systematically, and don't consider a workflow done until failure modes are covered * Experience managing automation portfolios across dozens or hundreds of target systems, thinking in templatized architectures rather than one-off builds * Comfort navigating stakeholder relationships to secure system access and technical cooperation from external partners HOW WE WILL INTERVIEW YOU: We keep our interview process short and sweet, and we’re a nimble team that can progress at pace. Here are the stages you can expect, but we might switch up the order of each step depending on team availability: * Introductory video call with our Senior Talent Partner, approximately 30 minutes. * Video call with a software engineer on the team, approximately 60 minutes. This will be a live assessment of your technical skill. * Assessment stage, which may be a take-home exercise, in-person session, or a combination of the two.This will be cross functional in nature, and will assess your systems design skills along with your ability to evolve a feature with your future teammates. We will be mindful of your time. * Final round with our Chief Technology Officer and Chief Product Officer. This round will assess alignment with our company values. * Offer! BENEFITS: We go beyond the basics with our benefits package. Here’s what you can expect from us: • Salary range: TBD • 401k • Healthcare, Vision and Dental • All the equipment needed for you to do your role effectively • Flexible working • Remote or hybrid working options • Personal Development budgets • 18 days PTO plus public holidays • 10 paid sick days • Inclusive policies designed by our team, for our team Diversity at SCAN.COM Scan.com is committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity within our team. We strive to provide equality and fairness for all job applicants and employees, and never discriminate on the basis of gender, marital status, age, race, ethnicity, religion, or physical differences. We are opposed to all forms of unlawful treatment and discrimination. Our ambition is for our team and its Board to be representative of the diversity in society, and for every employee to feel respected and able to bring their best selves to work.