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Principal Systems Engineer – Quantum Computing Systems

QuEra Computing - Boston, MA USA

Posted Jan 8, 2026

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U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$116,543 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+9.8% - Much faster than average

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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Principal From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Principal Systems Engineer – Quantum Computing Systems Boston, MA USA Summary We are seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to play a critical role in aligning engineering execution with scientific and machine-level progress in the development of large-scale quantum computers. This role sits at the intersection of quantum science, hardware engineering, and control software , with a primary mission to make the system coherent, buildable, and integrable as it evolves. Unlike traditional product environments, many system requirements in quantum computing are discovered through experimentation , not defined upfront. Success in this role requires deep collaboration with scientists, rapid learning, and the ability to introduce structure only where it accelerates progress . The ideal candidate brings extensive experience building complex hardware-software systems (e.g., aerospace, EVs, robotics, advanced instrumentation) and is motivated to apply systems engineering rigor in a learning-driven R&D environment , pairing closely with internal quantum experts. This is a technical leadership role with broad influence across teams. Authority comes from clarity, usefulness, and trust - not from gatekeeping or heavy process. Core Mission - Bridge the gap between engineering tasks and quantum machine milestones - Make system architecture, integration status, and technical risk visible and actionable - Enable scientists and engineers to move faster together by reducing ambiguity, friction, and rework - Help the organization evolve from ad-hoc integration to disciplined, scalable system development - without slowing discovery Responsibilities 1. System Understanding Through Scientific Partnership - Work closely and continuously with quantum scientists to understand how the machine is actually

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