WORKING WITH US
A 'Quantum Leap'
for your career
Our team is the foundation for our success. By joining us, you'll work alongside world-class scientists and engineers from around the globe, tackling the most significant challenges in quantum computing.
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We are committed to pushing the boundaries of science, shaping the future of quantum and becoming a global leader in the field. To do this, we need the very best skills, and in return, we offer an exciting journey at the forefront of the technological revolution.
WORKING WITH US
Join the journey
Our company is organised into six different teams, and whilst each tackles individual elements of the bigger picture, we foster collaboration as we all strive towards the same goal - building the world’s most powerful, accurate and reliable quantum computers.
QUANTUM INFRASTRUCTURE
QUANTUM ARCHITECTURE
QUANTUM PROCESSOR ENGINEERING
OPERATIONS
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
QUANTUM SCIENCE & ENGINEERING
By combining our team members' expertise, we can help to address global challenges and drive innovation across industries from healthcare to environmental sustainability. We're looking for talented, like-minded and enthusiastic individuals to help us shape the future of Oxford Ionics. Join our team and make a lasting impact in our ground breaking research.
WORKING WITH US
Our culture & values
We host a culture with flexibility at the forefront, understanding that everyone is unique and might work more effectively in different ways. Whether it's in the office, or on our Slack channel, we encourage transparency and compassion, creating an environment where everyone feels respected and appreciated. Afterall, shared insights often spark unique ideas!
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Practically, we also provide multiple opportunities to switch off and catch-up socially through our quarterly socials, including summer parties and winter retreat. We love to use these occasions to celebrate our achievements, welcome new starters to the team, and also meet our colleagues’ friends and families.
Open Positions
Please find a list of our current job openings below; click on job titles to be taken to the job application page.
Can't find what you're looking for? Get in touch with our careers team directly on careers@oxionics.com.
Benefits
We hire world-class talent with the necessary skills, vision and capability. In return, we'll recognise your excellence and passion with a range of benefits, including:
Employee share options
You will be eligible to receive an award of Employee Share Options, which will vest over the course of your employment, allowing you to share in the company’s success.
Enhanced pension
We operate a defined contribution pension scheme where we match contributions of up to 7% towards your pension.
Enhanced new parent leave
Our gender-neutral policy gives up to 26 weeks on full pay for anyone welcoming a new child to the family, whether through birth, adoption, fostering, surrogacy or otherwise.
Uncapped annual leave
The wellbeing of our people is important to us. As a natural extension of our flexible working approach, we have no maximum limit on how many days of holiday you take each year.
Flexible working
We recognise that everyone's needs are unique, and our approach to work reflects this understanding. Depending on your role, you can choose either an on-site or hybrid format,, with flexible working hours around our core 10am-4pm hours.
Private dental insurance
We provide and cover 100% of the premium for our employees.
Private medical insurance
We provide comprehensive, excess-free, history-disregarded private medical insurance, offering the highest level of coverage for you and your family.
Group life assurance
We care about your wellbeing and family. Our policy provides financial security by offering a payment of five times your salary in the event of your death, ensuring peace of mind for your loved ones.
OUR PRINCIPLES
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
At Oxford Ionics, we recognise the immense value of diversity in propelling our technology. Our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion stems from our deep-seated belief in the importance of integrating diverse experiences, ideas, and perspectives within our workforce.
OUR COMMITMENT
As a global pioneer in quantum computing, we are firmly dedicated to fostering an environment that embraces diversity in all its forms - encompassing race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, ability, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression. We recognise the power of diverse thinking in fuelling groundbreaking innovation, and this begins with creating a team that mirrors the diverse world we live in.
OUR APPROACH
We've integrated a strategy throughout our hiring processes to ensure equality, diversity, and inclusion:
Unbiased Recruitment: Our hiring process is carefully crafted to minimise unconscious bias, from the initial job advertisements, through to the on-site interactions. We prioritise skills, experiences, and potential while consciously averting personal prejudices.
Inclusive Selection: Our selection process champions equal opportunity, and this is reflected in our diverse hiring panels that ensure balanced perspectives during selection.
OUR ACTIONS
Oxford Ionics has proudly signed the Tech Talent Charter, emphasising our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We believe that diversity and varied approaches to problem-solving fuel innovation, and we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. As a signatory, we aim to contribute to a more inclusive quantum technology sector.
Additionally, we've received the 'Flexification' accreditation, which assures that we offer a truly flexible working environment and a wide range of benefits that cater to the needs of our entire team.
Career FAQs
DO YOU OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP?
Yes, we can support the majority of our UK-based positions with working visas and hire individuals from around the globe. Our Talent Team can discuss this further during the recruitment process.
DO YOU WORK WITH RECRUITMENT AGENCIES?
We have our own internal Talent Team and don't accept inbound CVs from external parties or recruitment agencies. Any unsolicited CVs sent to us will be treated as the property of Oxford Ionics, and any attached terms and conditions associated will be null and void.
DO YOU OFFER HYBRID WORKING?
Each of our positions is unique and may require different amounts of time spent in the office and laboratories. Supporting fully remote work is something we are happy to discuss on a case-by-case basis for certain positions, please add details on this topic to your application.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER APPLICATION TIPS?
We want to get to know your authentic self and your skills and experience - highlight your motivations and how you could bring value to the business!
WHAT IF I DON'T SEE A POSITION I QUALIFY FOR?
We're always excited to hear from people who might be interested in future opportunities, so please get in touch! You can send a speculative CV or start an informal chat with our Talent Team by contacting careers@oxionics.com.
Also, don't forget to follow our LinkedIn Page, as we're always hiring for new positions as the business grows and develops further!