Quantum Applications Fellow: Neutral-Atom Innovation

QuEra Computing Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

QuEra Computing, Inc. in Boston, MA, seeks a talented Postdoctoral Fellow to advance quantum applications for neutral atom platforms.

You will design algorithms and protocols, collaborate across software, hardware, and experimental teams, and contribute to the company's research portfolio. The role focuses on near-term applications, as well as long-term architectures, with opportunities to publish and file patents.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Quantum Information, or a closely related field.
• Strong background in quantum information science, and quantum application development.
• Experience developing and analyzing time to solution of quantum algorithms or protocols.
• Proficiency with numerical tools (e.g., Python, Julia, QuTiP, or custom simulation code).
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals.
• Familiarity with neutral atom platforms, including Rydberg physics, optical lattices, or tweezer arrays.

Responsibilities

• Design algorithms and quantum protocols for neutral atom platforms and collaborate with software/hardware teams on implementation.
• Propose and evaluate scalable quantum architectures, error correction schemes, and control strategies.
• Explore applications of neutral atom systems in quantum simulation, optimization, ML, and computation.
• Collaborate with experimental teams to guide system design, interpret results, and validate models.
• Contribute to technical publications, white papers, and patent filings.

Skills

Quantum information science

Quantum algorithms

Peer-reviewed publications

Numerical tools

Neutral atom platforms

Education

PhD in Physics / Quantum Information

Tools

Python

Julia

QuTiP

Simulation code

Job description

QuEra Computing, Inc. in Boston, MA, seeks a talented Postdoctoral Fellow to advance quantum applications for neutral atom platforms.

You will design algorithms and protocols, collaborate across software, hardware, and experimental teams, and contribute to the company's research portfolio. The role focuses on near-term applications, as well as long-term architectures, with opportunities to publish and file patents.