Head of Quantum Applications — New Mexico

Entangled Future; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

QuEra Computing in Albuquerque, NM seeks a Head of Quantum Applications to lead the New Mexico research site and build a local research group. You will define a high-impact research agenda and serve as the scientific anchor for quantum computing theory in the region.

You will work across quantum algorithms, simulation, and neutral-atom hardware to translate research into practical demonstrations on QuEra hardware, collaborating with the central applications team and publishing your findings.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead the New Mexico quantum applications research group
• Hire, mentor, and build a team of quantum scientists in the New Mexico area
• Set the research agenda for the site and ensure alignment with QuEra's broader applications roadmap
• Serve as the primary scientific applications and algorithms leadership presence for QuEra in the region
• Drive a high-impact quantum applications research program spanning quantum simulation, quantum machine learning, and cryptanalysis
• Translate scientific research into demonstrations on QuEra's neutral-atom hardware
• Collaborate with QuEra's central applications team to identify useful quantum applications
• Publish high-quality research works and contribute to the scientific community

Job description

Head of Quantum Applications — New Mexico at QuEra Computing, Albuquerque, NM, USA. A director-level full time position in the Quantum Applications team, listed under research.

Summary QuEra Computing is seeking an accomplished quantum scientist and research leader to serve as Head of Quantum Applications at our newly established New Mexico office. In this role, you will build and lead a local research group, define and execute a high-impact quantum applications research agenda, and serve as QuEra's scientific quantum computing theory anchor in the region. Working across quantum algorithms, quantum simulation, and neutral-atom hardware, you will drive the development of practically useful quantum applications, supporting QuEra’s path towards fault-tolerant quantum computation, and translate cutting-edge research into outcomes that matter for science, industry, and government. A central part of this role is cultivating deep partnerships with research groups in government labs and beyond, building on the exceptional concentration of quantum expertise in New Mexico. Responsibilities Build and lead the New Mexico quantum applications research group Hire, mentor, and build a team of quantum scientists in the New Mexico area. Set the research agenda for the site and ensure alignment with QuEra's broader applications roadmap. Serve as the primary scientific applications and algorithms leadership presence for QuEra in the region. Drive a high-impact quantum applications research program Develop and execute a research program spanning quantum simulation of strongly correlated systems, quantum machine learning, and cryptanalysis, targeting the path towards fault-tolerant quantum computation. Translate scientific research into concrete demonstrations on QuEra's neutral-atom hardware, working closely with hardware teams. Collaborate with QuEra's central applications team to identify and develop practically useful quantum applications grounded in real customer and government use cases. Publish high-quality research works and contribute to the scientific community through conference presentations, workshops, and open-source tooling. Build and leverage t

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