Quantum Network Software engineer/Senior Quantum Network Software engineer

Role overview

Responsibilities

• Design and develop quantum network orchestration software architecture integrated with classical networking and cloud infrastructure.
• Implement monitoring, control, telemetry, testing and fault-management capabilities.
• Develop algorithms and software for quantum routing, entanglement distribution and resource scheduling.
• Work with evolving quantum protocols and networking standards.
• Contribute to scalable, secure and interoperable quantum networking platforms.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary NPL teams and engage with local and international quantum networks to evaluate network control approaches.
• Promote NPL scientific activities through technical publications, presentations and engagement in internal and external forums.
• Develop partnership opportunities collaboratively and represent NPL to promote its work and profile.

Essential skills and experience

• Strong software engineering experience and a proven record developing distributed systems, networking software and orchestration platforms.
• Experience with control stack architectures and internet protocols used in classical communication networks, and the languages and hardware used to implement them.
• Network synchronization knowledge or experience.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams, provide technical leadership and solve challenging problems rigorously.
• Inquisitive approach, willingness to engage dynamically with colleagues and collaborators, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• BPSS security clearance is required to work at NPL.

Advantageous experience

• Experience in network segmentation; familiarity with Python, MATLAB or LabVIEW.
• Familiarity with quantum information, quantum networks, quantum network control or systems engineering principles is advantageous.

Workplace

• Full-time on-site role based in Teddington.

Recruitment process

• Applications and interviews may take place throughout the advert period, and the closing date may be brought forward.

About NPL

Benefits and culture

• NPL describes flexible working, social activities, employee wellbeing support and a range of benefits.
• NPL states its commitment to diversity, equality of opportunity and reasonable adjustments in recruitment.