Quantum Solutions Scientist

Entangled Future; Boston (MA); In loco; USD 120.000 - 180.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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.

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Python

Quantum information

QEC techniques

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Formazione

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

Descrizione del lavoro

Quantum Solutions Scientist at QuEra Computing, Boston, MA USA. A mid-level full time position in the Quantum Enablement team, listed under research.

Summary Real fault tolerant quantum computers are coming. It’s time to put them to work. QuEra is seeking a talented quantum solutions scientist to explore algorithms and applications that fit within the qubit count and megaquop capabilities of near-term fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. In collaboration with external customers and internal teams, you will work on hands-on co-design projects in resource estimation, application finding, QEC gadget design, and subroutine optimization to demonstrate the utility of EFT neutral atoms. QuEra Computing is the leader in neutral atom quantum computing and is a front runner in the race towards utility-scale quantum computing. In this role, you will be at the cutting edge of quantum computing development. Your contributions will help steer QuEra and the entire field towards practical quantum utility. 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 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 scient

Requirements

• 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.

Nice to Have

• 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.
• Strong publication record in quantum information science, machine learning, chemistry, applied mathematics, or similar field.
• Familiarity with gate based neutral atom quantum computing
• Prior experience in a quantum computing company or commercial research environment