About Nu Quantum
What is Nu Quantum?
Nu Quantum is a quantum technology company spun out of the University of Cambridge's Cavendish Laboratory in 2018. It builds quantum networking infrastructure — the photonic and control hardware needed to link quantum processors together into scalable, distributed quantum computers, a key missing piece on the road to useful quantum computing.
Where will I work?
Roles are based at the company's Cambridge, UK labs and offices, with an additional presence in Los Angeles.
What is the Nu Quantum team like?
A deep-tech team of around 80 physicists, photonics engineers, FPGA designers and systems architects, backed by ~$73M in venture funding including an oversubscribed $60M Series A (December 2025) — the largest early round for a UK quantum company.
Work-Life Balance
Every job listing states it verbatim: "28 days annual leave, including a 3-day company shutdown period + UK Public Holidays" — 36 total days off a year, with the option to purchase up to 5 more.
Perks and Benefits
- 28 days annual leave (incl. a 3-day festive shutdown) + UK public holidays
- Option to purchase up to 5 extra days of holiday per year
- Enhanced paid family leave policies
- Gym membership
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Refreshments in the office