Quantum Applications Scientist

Entangled Future; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

QuEra Computing in Boston, MA seeks a Quantum Solutions Scientist (mid-level, full-time) in the Quantum Enablement team to explore algorithms and applications suited to near-term neutral-atom quantum computers. You'll work with customers and internal teams on co-design projects from scope through hardware execution.

Responsibilities include resource estimation, subroutine optimization, QEC gadget design, and presenting results at conferences.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, math, computer science, quantum information science, or similar field.
• Expertise in quantum information science and quantum computing fundamentals
• Working knowledge of modern quantum error correction techniques
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience with scientific coding using Python
• Relevant Postdoc and/or quantum computing industry experience
• Customer focused project development experience
• Expertise in an industry vertical such as logistics, finance, operations research, chemistry, biotech, engineering, machine learning, or another related field.

Responsibilities

• Execute technical delivery of customer co-design projects from initial scoping and algorithm prototyping to hardware execution and demonstrated results.
• Collaborate closely with hardware, QEC theory, compiler, and software teams to leverage the tools, context, and expertise needed to deliver customer projects.
• Perform application-level resource estimation and use it to optimize quantum executions to fit optimally on EFT neutral atom hardware.
• Develop fault-tolerant algorithmic subroutines and QEC gadgets optimized for high-rate codes.
• Survey state-of-the-art classical and quantum methods across target verticals to identify high-value application opportunities and quantify quantum advantage crossover points.
• Publish research and present findings at leading quantum computing conferences and venues.

Skills

Python

Quantum information

QEC techniques

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Ph.D. in physics, math, CS, or quantum information

Job description

QuEra Computing in Boston, MA seeks a Quantum Solutions Scientist (mid-level, full-time) in the Quantum Enablement team to explore algorithms and applications suited to near-term neutral-atom quantum computers. You'll work with customers and internal teams on co-design projects from scope through hardware execution.

Responsibilities include resource estimation, subroutine optimization, QEC gadget design, and presenting results at conferences.