Quantum Algorithms Scientist: Materials & Chemistry

QuEra Computing Inc.; Boston (MA); Presencial; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

QuEra Computing Inc. in Boston, MA, seeks a mid-level Quantum Scientist for the Materials & Chemistry team. The role focuses on developing quantum algorithms for materials/chemistry, estimating resource needs for neutral-atom hardware, and co-designing error-correction strategies.

You will work with collaborators and internal teams to translate scientific goals into quantum workloads and contribute to hardware demonstrations and publications.

Formación

• PhD in theoretical physics, chemistry, CS, or related field, or equivalent research experience.
• Extensive research with publications in quantum algorithms or quantum simulation.
• Knowledge of quantum algorithms for materials and chemistry.
• Experience in quantum resource estimation.
• Knowledge of quantum error correction.
• Strong scientific programming skills.
• Ability to work independently and communicate across disciplines.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and adapt quantum algorithms for materials and chemistry problems, together with collaborators.
• Lead resource estimation to assess what these problems require on neutral-atom hardware, both near-term and fault-tolerant.
• Co-design algorithms, compilation, and error-correction strategies that make the most of QuEra's architecture.
• Support emulation and hardware demonstrations together with QuEra's internal teams.
• Represent QuEra in collaborative projects through technical reports, reviews, and publications.

Conocimientos

Quantum algorithms

Resource estimation

Error correction

Independent research

Scientific programming

Educación

PhD in theoretical physics, chemistry, CS or related field

Descripción del empleo

QuEra Computing Inc. in Boston, MA, seeks a mid-level Quantum Scientist for the Materials & Chemistry team. The role focuses on developing quantum algorithms for materials/chemistry, estimating resource needs for neutral-atom hardware, and co-designing error-correction strategies.

You will work with collaborators and internal teams to translate scientific goals into quantum workloads and contribute to hardware demonstrations and publications.