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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Neutral Atom Systems Architect - **Company:** Nu Quantum - **Location:** Cambridge, UK - **Salary:** £47,506.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Fault Tolerance, Hardware Design, Hardware Interface Design, Networking Hardware, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, Mathematica, Network Protocols, Quantum Computing, Subsystems, Systems Architecture, Visual Systems, Data Management - **Published:** July 18, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5805105805 ## About the Role * Postgraduate qualification (PhD preferred) in Physics, with applications to neutral-atom quantum computing. * Deep technical expertise in neutral-atom quantum computing, incl. design and operation of neutral-atom quantum processing units. * Strong understanding of laser physics, optical engineering and experimental techniques required for neutral-atom systems, including optical trapping, beam delivery and laser stabilisation. * Expertise in high-fidelity neutral-atom qubit gates, including Rydberg-mediated entangling gates, error mechanisms and performance optimisation. * Strong understanding of quantum control, calibration and system-level optimisation across hardware and software interfaces. * Experience modelling open quantum systems using tools such as QuTiP, Mathematica, MATLAB, Python or equivalent. * Experience leading technical projects and taking responsibility for technical delivery, architectural decisions and budget planning (for example as a Technical Lead in industry, Group Leader in academia, or equivalent). * Excellent communication skills (written and verbal). * Strong data management skills and experience working within multidisciplinary teams. Other (Desirable but not required) * Knowledge of photonic interfaces between neutral atoms and quantum networks. * Understanding of distributed quantum computing architectures and quantum networking protocols. * Knowledge of Quantum Error Correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing architectures. * Industry experience. ## Description Nu Quantum is seeking a highly skilled Neutral Atom Systems Architect to lead on the specification and architecture of a Quantum Networking layer that supports Distributed Quantum Computing with Neutral Atoms. The successful candidate will join a highly collaborative environment. Working closely with our AMO theorists, networking team, QEC researchers and Systems engineers, to define how Nu Quantum's hardware interfaces with Neutral atom QPUs, from modelling high-fidelity networking protocols through to hardware-performance targets that will enable fault-tolerant distributed quantum computing. The role will involve collaborating with peers across the organisation and coordinating with external partners, helping shape the path towards large-scale QC Systems. Responsibilities * System Architecture & Specs: Own the definition, decomposition, and maintenance of the Network System Architecture and all System/Subsystem Specifications (QPI, QNU, Cavity Systems, etc.) for Neutral Atoms. You define what the system must do to create a clean, well-documented specification for the engineering team. * Own the technical vision for neutral-atom hardware architecture, and the company's go-to expert for qubit control, optical systems, gate optimisation and overall system performance. * Provide technical leadership building on your technical expertise to assist with system architecture, hardware design concepts, hardware specification targets, technical decision-making and project scoping. * Working with AMO theorists to model high-fidelity remote entanglement generation and networking protocols under realistic experimental constraints. * Collaborating with the Quantum Error Correction team to define architectural requirements for distributed fault-tolerant quantum computing. Cross-Functional Alignment: Work closely with the Product Management team to ensure specifications meet commercial product definitions, and with the Engineering team to convey clear concepts of operation for the Networking Hardware. * Act as the technical partner for Product Managers, evaluating competing quantum networking approaches, providing system-level analysis to inform product strategy and technology roadmaps. * Align with Heads of Departments and Group Leads to help them identify critical skill gaps to scale our world-class engineering team. * Meeting with the Project Management Office and Finance teams to coordinate initial project scoping, resource allocation and tooling. Embodying our company values, championing scientific integrity and fostering a collaborative working environment. 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