Director of Quantum Error Correction (QEC)

About this role

At OQC, we aren’t just theorising about the future; we’re building it. Born from a philosophy of bold innovation, we’ve successfully transitioned quantum computing from an academic dream into a commercial reality. The most exciting thing is that we’re just getting started and we’ve recently closed our £260 million Series C funding round – the largest fundraise ever completed by a quantum computing company in Europe. The Purpose As Director of Quantum Error Correction (QEC), you will lead the scientific strategy that enables fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Working within our Quantum Science & Exploratory Research (QSER) department, you'll build and inspire world-class research teams, shaping the architectures, algorithms and hardware co-design that will define the next generation of quantum computing. The Role You will lead multidisciplinary teams of QEC Theorists, Architecture Researchers and Quantum Engineers. You'll set the strategic direction for Quantum Error Correction at OQC, ensuring our research translates into practical demonstrations that maximise the performance and scalability of our superconducting quantum hardware.

What You'll Be Working On Build, develop and lead a world-class Quantum Error Correction organisation spanning theory, architecture, numerical modelling, hardware co-design and implementation. Drive OQC's QEC strategy by developing cutting-edge error correction and mitigation techniques that reduce logical qubit overheads and strengthen our hardware roadmap. Translate long-term company objectives into ambitious, executable research programmes delivered across multiple technical teams.

Partner closely with hardware, software and engineering teams to ensure theoretical advances are grounded in experimental reality and accelerate product development. Represent OQC as a recognised technical leader, presenting research breakthroughs and logical systems milestones to international conferences, customers and strategic partners. Own the planning and management of QEC budgets, including simulation infrastructure, software tooling and external technology partnerships.

Mentor and develop technical leaders, fostering a collaborative, high-performance research culture while removing obstacles and maintaining delivery momentum. What We're Looking For Significant industrial and/or academic experience developing Quantum Error Correction technologies, including bosonic, surface or LDPC codes, logical architectures, decoders or large-scale numerical simulations. Proven leadership experience building and managing high-performing technical or scientific teams, including the development of senior researchers and technical managers.