Quantum Scientist-Quantum Computing Services

QuEra Computing, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity grants for all new hires

Job summary

QuEra Computing, Inc. in Boston seeks a Quantum Scientist to join their Quantum Computing Services team. You'll work on developing advanced quantum computing products and services, focusing on experimental calibration, compilation, and benchmarking.

Collaboration with physicists and engineers across various functions is essential, as well as interfacing with customers for leading scientific projects. A Ph.D. in experimental AMO physics is required, along with hands-on experience with quantum hardware. The salary range is $145,000 - $175,000.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in building or operating a neutral atom or a trapped ion system.
• Practical experience with gate-based quantum computers is an asset.
• Ability to provide on-call support for machine and service.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of calibration and compilation approaches.
• Support integration and testing of quantum computing services.
• Collaborate on pilot projects to showcase QuEra's machines.

Skills

Experimental AMO physics

Quantum hardware platforms

Strong communication skills

Programming languages

Mentoring or training experience

Education

Ph.D. in experimental AMO physics or related field

Job description

Boston, MA, USA

Job Title: Quantum Scientist, Quantum Computing Services Job Type: Full-time

Reports to: VP of Quantum Computing Services

Summary

QuEra is seeking a Quantum Scientist to join the Quantum Computing Services team at the QuEra headquarters in Boston. The team’s mission is to develop QuEra’s machines into cutting‑edge quantum computing products and services; your role on the team will focus on the experimental aspects of calibration, compilation, and benchmarking.

In this role, you will be working with physicists and engineers over multiple locations where QuEra machines are installed, and across various functions at QuEra covering R&D, software engineering, and application development.

You will also interface with customers and collaborators to enable leading‑edge scientific and demonstration projects on QuEra’s machines. Your initial focus will be on QuEra’s Gemini‑class gate‑based quantum computing systems deployed in Japan, the UK, and Boston.

Responsibilities

You will be expected to lead or co‑lead the following activities:

• Development of calibration and compilation approaches and pipelines towards arbitrary programmability of the machines by
• Collaborating with customers and application developers on pilot projects to showcase and benchmark QuEra’s
• machines.

You will be expected to support the following activities:

• Bring‑up of the first Gemini machine in AIST, Tsukuba, Japan (requiring some travel to Japan).
• Integration and testing of the quantum computing service
• Product launches related to QuEra’s quantum computing services for cloud and on-
• System performance
• System operations, including incident

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in experimental AMO physics or related field, with hands‑on experience in building or operating a neutral atom or a trapped ion system, or another quantum hardware platform or Practical experience with actual gate‑based quantum computers is a major asset.
• Success in research, as evidenced by peer‑reviewed publications and/or scientific talks and other
• Strong communication skills and strong interest in working with a variety of customers and end users to understand their needs and translate them into product.
• Software skills, including programming languages and a basic understanding of software
• Experience in mentoring or training scientists or
• Ability to provide on‑call support for machine and service
• Ability to periodically travel to machine locations.

Salary Range: 145,000 - 175,000. We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly. We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including geographic placement, role‑specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience. In addition to our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.