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Aegiq
Aegiq is a Sheffield-based quantum technology company developing scalable, fault-tolerant photonic quantum computers.
Open roles at Aegiq, by team
6 roles · 3 teams · re-checked daily
Each team has someone who decides who gets hired. An email to them gets read; a form joins the pile.
Engineering 3
3 open roles in Sheffield, newest found last week. Roles like these usually go to the Head of Engineering.
usually hires for thisHead of EngineeringPhotonics Engineer - Epitaxial Structures and Devices
Sheffield, UKonsiteMid-levelFirst seen last weekPhotonics Design Engineer - Photonic Integrated Circuits
Sheffield, UKonsiteMid-levelFirst seen last weekSystems Engineer
Sheffield, United KingdomMid-levelFirst seen last week
Test and Characterisation 2
2 open roles in Sheffield, newest found last week. Roles like these usually go to the Test and Characterisation lead.
usually hires for thisTest and Characterisation leadGraduate Photonics Engineer - Test and Characterisation
Sheffield, UKonsiteEntry-levelFirst seen last weekPhotonics Engineer - Test and Characterisation
Sheffield, United KingdomMid-levelFirst seen last week
Other roles 1
1 open role, newest found last month. Roles like these usually go to the Head of Marketing.
usually hires for thisHead of MarketingMarketing Manager
remoteMid-levelFirst seen last month
Working at Aegiq
Aegiq is a Sheffield-based quantum technology company developing scalable, fault-tolerant photonic quantum computers.
1 of the 6 open roles are remote.
How to actually get hired at Aegiq
Why applying the normal way doesn't work
Aegiq runs an applicant tracking system (Workable), but hiring managers still work referrals first. A cold application to Aegiq isn't dead, it's just fourth in line behind internal referrals, sourced candidates and recruiter pipelines.
Who to contact at Aegiq
We haven't verified a contact route at Aegiq yet. The decision usually sits with the hiring manager for the team that's hiring, but that's a model, not something we've confirmed. Members get verified contacts first.
What Aegiq screens for
relevant experience and ability to operate autonomously
Tailor your CV to the specific Aegiq role rather than sending a general one. Applications that mirror the language of the job description clear automated filters at a materially higher rate.
Mistakes that kill Aegiq applications
Don't send the same CV you sent everywhere else. Whoever reads applications at Aegiq can tell, and it's the fastest rejection there is.
Lead with their problem, not your ambition. Aegiq is focused on is growing — show you understand that.
Applying and waiting = silence. Follow up at day five — it roughly doubles your odds of a reply.
Tracking Aegiq
Applying to Aegiq? Get the contact, not the form.
Aegiq careers: frequently asked questions
How many jobs does Aegiq have open?
We're tracking 6 active openings at Aegiq (verified November 3, 2026).
Does Aegiq hire remotely?
1 of 6 open roles at Aegiq are currently remote.
What roles is Aegiq hiring for?
Aegiq is hiring across Engineering and Marketing. The most recent opening is Graduate Photonics Engineer - Test and Characterisation.
How do I apply for a job at Aegiq?
Click through to apply, or see our detailed guide on landing a job at Aegiq.
Does Aegiq respond to cold emails?
We haven't verified response rates at Aegiq yet.
Who is the hiring manager at Aegiq?
We haven't confirmed who leads hiring at Aegiq. It's usually the manager of the team that's hiring.
What ATS does Aegiq use?
Aegiq uses Workable.
How competitive is it to get hired at Aegiq?
A role at Aegiq typically draws 100-250 applicants in the first two weeks. Applying inside 72 hours of a posting going live is the single biggest lever you control.
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