Oxford Ionics are world-leading innovators, creating the unique technologies which will bring Quantum Computing from the theoretical to the indispensable.

About

Our mission Deliver the world’s most powerful quantum computers

Introduction

Success through collaboration A team of global experts

Building full-stack quantum computers isn’t just a physics problem, nor just an engineering problem, nor just a computer science problem. It’s a messy combination of all of these things. We are the experts in the messy spaces between these fields. Our team spans across the UK, US, and Switzerland, all driven by the mission to make powerful quantum computing a reality.

Our core philosophy has always been to tackle the hardest challenges first. We’ve pioneered a patented technology that controls our trapped-ion qubits with electronics, instead of lasers. This cutting-edge engineering empowers us to build our quantum computers by combining the full might of the semiconductor industry with our record-breaking quantum performance.

Leadership

Our executive team Leading the best minds in quantum computing

Chris Ballance

Co-founder and CEO
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Tom Harty

Co-founder and CTO
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Dylan Murphy

CFO
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Chris Goodings

VP Engineering
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By the numbers

Accelerating the future of quantum computing

Since our inception, we have rapidly grown our company and technology capabilities. With customers including the UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre and Germany’s Cyberagentur, we’re putting powerful quantum computers into the hands of end users.
2019
Founded
90 +
Employees
65 +
Patents to date

We’re trusted by some of the world’s most innovative companies

The teams behind our market-catalysing quantum computers

Science

Our science team works on every level of the quantum computer stack: from designing microchips, to developing novel quantum logic gates, to planning the architecture for devices with 1M+ qubits and beyond.

Engineering

Quantum computing is fundamentally an engineering challenge. Our team includes a wide range of experts across software development, photonics, and electronics working together to build our systems.

Systems

Working at our manufacturing facilities in the UK and US, our infrastructure team works across lasers, vacuum systems and mechanics to build and maintain our high performance quantum computers.

Go-to-Market

Our go-to-market team bridges the gap between our leading technology and its real-world impact. Working directly with end users, this team engages in crucial applications development and product enablement – ensuring our customers maximise the value they receive from our technology.

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Testimonials

Hear from our world-class talent

Irfan Habib
Hardware Development Engineer
It's a great time to join; it feels like you're joining a team of incredible people. The culture is fun, inclusive, and dynamic. The work is super stimulating, the vibe is incredibly fun, and the coffee is great!
Amy Hughes
Senior Quantum Scientist
I get to work on exciting new technology with talented technical people from around the world. I enjoy how collaborative, flexible and motivated the environment is, and that I can apply my physics background whilst also exploring new challenges.
Barry Coulling
Head of Manufacturing
There’s a fantastic energy at Oxford Ionics: people want to achieve great things, everyone is ambitious, and everyone wants to make powerful quantum computing a reality.
Nathan Ho
Software Engineer
Each day brings a new set of challenges, and I'm constantly learning something new. What makes it special is the way people are ready and willing to help, share ideas, and celebrate wins together, it really feels like a team you can grow with.
Jess Folmer
Office Manager
The working environment is unlike any other I've ever been in. There is genuine friendship and support amongst us all, and everyone goes above and beyond for each other without batting an eye.

Careers

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