Quantum Algorithm Engineer - Detection

Quantum Algorithm Engineer – Detection

At OQC, we aren’t just theorising about the future; we’re building it. Born from a philosophy of bold innovation, we’ve successfully transitioned quantum computing from an academic dream into a commercial reality. The most exciting thing is that we’re just getting started and we’ve recently closed our £260 million Series C funding round – the largest fundraise ever completed by a quantum computing company in Europe.

The Purpose

As a Quantum Algorithm Engineer specialising in Detection, you'll develop and evaluate quantum methods for detection, prediction and estimation workloads. You'll establish credible evidence for performance on real hardware—understanding not just whether an approach works, but what the quantum component contributes, how portable it is across hardware, and where it can deliver meaningful value.

The Role

Based in London, you'll work at the intersection of quantum algorithm research and applied product development. You'll develop quantum parent methods, design measurement strategies and rigorously assess circuit cost, sample complexity, noise sensitivity and hardware portability.

This is an opportunity to take an evidence-led approach to quantum algorithms. You'll design controlled experiments that separate theoretical promise from demonstrated performance, helping turn the most promising methods into repeata