Quantum Applications Scientist

QuEra Computing, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 212,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants

Job summary

QuEra Computing is seeking a talented quantum solutions scientist to explore algorithms and applications for near-term fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams on co-design projects in resource estimation, application finding, QEC gadget design, and subroutine optimization.

Join a leader in neutral atom quantum computing and help drive practical quantum utility.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in physics, math, computer science, quantum information science, or similar field.
• Working knowledge of modern quantum error correction techniques
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Experience with scientific coding using Python

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

PhD in physics, math, CS, or QIS

Quantum error correction

Communication skills

Python programming

Education

PhD in physics, math, CS, QIS

Tools

Python

Job description

QuEra Computing is seeking a talented quantum solutions scientist to explore algorithms and applications for near-term fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. You will collaborate with customers and internal teams on co-design projects in resource estimation, application finding, QEC gadget design, and subroutine optimization.

Join a leader in neutral atom quantum computing and help drive practical quantum utility.