Senior Front-End Engineer
UK Cambridge
Science & Technology – Quantum Computing Software /
Full-time /
Hybrid
Quantinuum are seeking to hire an accomplished Front-end Engineer for our Cambridge-based cloud platform team. In this role, you will help develop and maintain our quantum computing platform. You will apply your technical expertise to design and build robust front-ends for web applications that allow users to collaborate on quantum experiments, and you will work closely with designers to translate UI designs into reliable and performant code.
As well as hands-on development skills, the successful candidate will have experience of leading engineering discussions, selecting technical solutions that satisfy the product requirements, and mentoring junior team members.
This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate to work closely with world-leading researchers and build software which supports their scientific development.
The ideal candidate will have:
- 5+ years' experience developing professional web applications
- Comprehensive understanding of web fundamentals (CSS, HTML, JS) and Typescript.
- Experience working with React or other UI frameworks (ideally Next JS).
- Strong understanding of overall web application performance.
- Unit and E2E testing experience with tools like Jest or Cypress.
- Knowledge of accessibility standards (a11y, WAI-ARIA)
- A 2:1 degree or higher in Mathematics, Computer Science, Science, or Engineering.
It would be desirable to have:
- Interest in Quantum Computing Experience of implementing data visualization, particularly for scientific data.
- Experience of working with Fast API
- Experience of programming in Rust
What is in it for you?
Working alongside a highly talented team, with leading names in the quantum computing industry. We offer a highly competitive package, equity, 28 days of paid holiday (in addition to public holidays), a workplace pension, a positive approach to flexible working and enhanced parental and adoption benefits.
About Us:
Science Led, Enterprise Driven – Accelerating Quantum Computing
Quantinuum is the world’s largest integrated quantum company, pioneering powerful quantum computers and advanced software solutions. Quantinuum’s technology drives breakthroughs in materials discovery, cybersecurity, and next-gen quantum AI. With approximately 500 employees, including 370+ scientists and engineers, Quantinuum leads the quantum computing revolution across continents.
We unite best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware to accelerate quantum computing. With integrated full-stack technology, our world-class team is rapidly scaling quantum computing. We’re hiring the world’s best talent to make it happen. Join us!
Quantinuum recently secured $300m in funding, visit our news pages to learn more about this and other Quantinuum scientific breakthroughs and achievements: https://www.quantinuum.com/news
Please note that employment with us is subject to successfully passing our pre-employment screening checks. We are an inclusive equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.
