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Senior R&D Scientist, Quantum Algorithms - 905

QuantinuumCambridge Heath, East London

Salary
£46k – £46k
Posted
15 August 2026
Work mode
Full-time
Sponsor match
high
Skilled WorkerWorker (A rating)
Role overview

Quantinuum is hiring a Senior R&D Scientist, Quantum Algorithms - 905 in Cambridge Heath, a full-time scientific & qa role. The advertised salary is £46k – £46k. Quantinuum holds an active licence on the UK Home Office register of sponsors for the Skilled Worker route, which means it can sponsor a visa for this hire if it chooses to.

We are seeking a Senior Research Scientist for our London location to work on quantum algorithms with a focus on solving differential equations. In this role, you are a technical lead who will design quantum algorithms and apply them to real-world problems. You will contribute to resource estimation and implementation of relevant primitives on Quantinuum’s quantum hardware. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in at least one of our core research interests in quantum simulation, ad…
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  • Employer: Quantinuum — confirmed licensed sponsor
  • Visa route: Skilled Worker
  • Advertised salary: £46k – £46k
  • How this salary compares: about 13% above the £40,675 median across 718 scientific & qa roles with published salaries on FindSponsorJobs
  • Location: Cambridge Heath, East London · Full-time
  • Posted: 15 August 2026
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