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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Research Scientist in Quantum Photonic Integration - **Company:** Toshiba EMEA - **Location:** Cambridge, UK - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Data Analysis, Experimental Data, Firmware, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Python (Programming Language), LabVIEW, MATLAB, Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), Signal Processing, Systems Integration, PIC Microcontroller, Programming Languages - **Published:** July 25, 2026 - **Apply:** https://uk.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=5a4336d65820e048 ## About the Role The ideal candidate will have a strong background in photonic integrated circuits and/or quantum technologies, with a proven track record of delivering high-impact research, the motivation to lead challenging research and development projects in a multidisciplinary environment, and the ability to work effectively with internal and external collaborators in a multidisciplinary environment. Research outcomes will be published in leading peer-reviewed scientific journals and presented at major international conferences. Technology developments will directly contribute to Toshiba's roadmap for the marketisation of chip-based quantum communications products., * PhD in Physics, Photonics, Electronic Engineering, or a closely related field. * Proven academic or industrial research experience in one or more of the following areas: + Photonic integrated circuits, hybrid photonic integration, photonic device design, simulation, modelling, and characterisation. + Quantum communications, quantum key distribution (QKD), quantum networks, or quantum photonics. + High-speed coherent optical communication systems. + Photonic packaging, micro-optics, nanofabrication, or advanced photonic assembly technologies. * Hands-on experience in the development and operation of advanced photonic experimental setups and proficiency with RF test and measurement techniques. * Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or equivalent programming languages for laboratory automation, system control, simulation, and data analysis. * Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to identify technical challenges and develop creative and innovative solutions to overcome them. * Demonstrated ability to recognise the potential value of novel physical phenomena, technologies, and concepts, and translate them into practical and commercially relevant solutions. * Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team. * Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including scientific publications, technical presentations, technical reporting, and proposal writing. * Proactive, highly organised, and capable of leading challenging technical projects to successful outcomes. Skills and Experience Desirable * Experience with photonic foundry processes, PIC tape-outs, and engagement with fabrication and integration partners. * Experience with photonic integration platforms, including silicon photonics, silicon nitride, indium phosphide, lithium niobate and heterogeneous integration technologies. * Experience with electronics development and system integration, including PCB design, FPGA programming, embedded systems, or high-speed electronics. * Theoretical knowledge of quantum key distribution, quantum information security, quantum networking, or quantum information processing. * Experience generating intellectual property, including invention disclosures and patent applications. * Strong publication record in leading peer-reviewed journals and presentations at major international conferences. ## Description Photonic chip development * Devise and implement new concepts for photonic chips for quantum communications. * Conceive and implement new experiments and new protocols for quantum communications. * Measure, characterise, validate and optimise the performance of photonic chips and demonstrate their suitability for large-scale deployment. * Apply the security analysis frameworks for quantum key distribution and quantum random number generation to validate and benchmark photonic integrated devices and systems. System integration * Contribute to the development of high-performance quantum photonic system prototypes based on photonic integrated circuits. * Work within a multi-disciplinary team to develop innovative approaches for packaging and system integration of quantum photonic chips, including optical and electrical interconnects, electronic control, high-speed signal processing, software and firmware. * Develop system control, automation, synchronisation, simulation, and data analysis. Collaboration & Dissemination * Analyse experimental data and communicate findings through peer-reviewed scientific publications, internal reviews, and major international conferences. * Collaborate with industrial partners and academic groups across the UK, Europe, and Japan. * Mentor PhD students and earlycareer staff researchers. ## Related Videos - [Leveraging Large Language Models for Legacy Code Translation: Challenges and Solutions](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1157-leveraging-large-language-models-for-legacy-code-translation-challenges-and-solutions) - [Playing Pong on a shoulder press machine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100140-playing-pong-on-a-shoulder-press-machine) - [Quantum Computing - The tiny and the big challenges](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/934-quantum-computing-the-tiny-and-the-big-challenges) - [Software stack under and over the hood of the fastest accelerating car in the world](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/221-software-stack-under-and-over-the-hood-of-the-fastest-accelerating-car-in-the-world) - [Building a hypercar from scratch](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/607-building-a-hypercar-from-scratch) - [Quantum DevOps - Quantum Application Development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1441-quantum-devops-quantum-application-development) ## Related Articles - [The Fastest-Growing Tech Sectors to Look Out for in 2025](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/373-the-fastest-growing-tech-sectors-to-look-out-for-in-2025) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [7 Cloud Computing Trends Coming in 2025 for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/412-7-cloud-computing-trends-coming-in-2025-for-developers) - [Best Companies to work for in London: Top 25 Companies in 2023](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/187-best-companies-to-work-for-in-london-top-25-companies-in-2023) - [Coffee with Developers - Maria Apazoglou - Making AI understandable for all in production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/475-coffee-with-developers-maria-apazoglou-making-ai-understandable-for-all-in-production) - [The Biggest German Tech Companies](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/424-the-biggest-german-tech-companies)