Python Software Engineer / Senior Software Engineer - Quantum
Python Software Engineer & Senior Software Engineer vacancies - Quantum Location: Oxfordshire, UK ARCA Resourcing is partnering with an innovative, established but scaling technology company in Oxfordshire to recruit a Software Engineer and a Senior Software Engineer (Python). These roles offer the opportunity to work at the forefront of computing, developing high-performance software that supports cutting-edge research, hardware systems, and applications. Successful candidates will join a multidisciplinary team, contributing to the development of advanced tools and platforms that enable next-generation technologies. Key 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 company’s rapidly evolving technology stack Essential Skills & Experience * 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 Skills & Experience * PhD or research experience in physics, mathematics, or computer science * Experience with quantum software frameworks such as Cirq, Qiskit, or similar * Knowledge of quantum computing concepts including error correction, fault tolerance, gate decomposition, qubit mapping/routing, or variational algorithms * Experience with scientific Python libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch * Experience in machine learning, statistics, or AMO physics * Experience with quantum error correction or decoder algorithms * Familiarity with Rust, C++, or other compiled languages * Experience with databases and data pipelines (SQL, PostgreSQL, timeseries data, ETL) * Backend development experience (e.g., FastAPI, SQLAlchemy) * Experience in image analysis or real-time object detection * Experience bridging theoretical models with experimental quantum hardware If you are interested in applying cutting-edge software engineering skills within the rapidly evolving technology sector, please click the link below