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Senior Optical Engineer Boston, MA, USA Senior Optical Engineer The Hardware Engineering Group at QuEra Computing is seeking strong candidates for a Senior Optical Engineer to serve as a senior individual contributor to the company's mission of building state-of-the-art, manufacturable, and deployable neutral atom quantum computers. The Hardware Engineering Group plays a crucial role in accelerating the company's technology leadership and translating the company's scientific breakthroughs into products delivered to customers. To accomplish this mission, we are looking to hire a candidate with graduate-level education in optics, optical engineering, or applied physics with industry experience in an enterprise engineering environment. The ideal candidate will combine a deep, fundamental understanding of several areas of optics, design, and engineering. Although candidates with a Ph.D. in physics may be considered, applicants should ensure they have sufficient professional experience beyond academia in an enterprise engineering environment to establish themselves independently as a senior-level engineer. Key Job Responsibilities - Work with physicists to understand requirements and architect optical systems, sub-systems, modules, and components to support QuEra's neutral atom computers through the full development lifecycle (R&D, productization, maintenance, and beyond). - Advance state-of-the-art engineering practices at QuEra through independent research, problem-solving, and continuous improvement initiatives. - Coordinate closely with the R&D/science team to enable cutting-edge R&D and translate scientific advances into the next generation of products. - Troubleshoot technical issues at company headquarters and off-site installations at customer locations (in coordination with local support team). Qualifications - B.S. in optics, optical engineering, applied physics, or a

Scientific Software Engineer Toronto, Ontario, Canada Summary QuEra Computing, Inc. seeks a creative and collaborative Scientific Software Engineer to help solve the unique software challenges of integrating high-level applications into state-of-the-art neutral-atom quantum computers. You will have the opportunity to work with a vibrant scientific software team and a community of industry and academic collaborators and to help our growing team of diverse experts address fascinating challenges, ranging from classical compiler techniques to direct integration with low-level hardware components. Using our open-source toolchain, Kirin, you will be building QuEra's compiler pipeline together with experimental & computational physicists from low-level hardware instructions to high-level programming languages. This involves the development of new features and infrastructure for hardware execution. You will be co-designing compilers and hardware infrastructure for the next generation of quantum computing using cutting-edge neutral-atom and quantum error correction technologies. This emerging direction involves novel challenges in both engineering and science. Responsibilities - Develop and maintain domain-specific languages (DSLs) involved in the compilation pipeline - Support customers when usage questions and technical issues arise - Create comprehensive documentation for our SDK Bloqade and compiler infrastructure Kirin. - Collaborate with scientists and our hardware control team to plan and develop hardware features required for executing QEC algorithms - Collaborate with other members of the scientific software team to deliver new language and hardware features including new gates, atom shuttling instructions, and low-level pulse control features Qualifications - Ph.D. in Computer Science or Physics with a focus on one or many of

Internship – Data Management Boston, MA, USA About QuEra Computing, Inc. QuEra Computing is building the world's most powerful neutral-atom quantum computers. Our systems are designed to scale and enable groundbreaking advances in science and technology. We collaborate closely with leading academic and industry partners to push the boundaries of quantum computing, error correction, and fault tolerance. Summary The Photonics team at QuEra pioneers cutting-edge photonic chips for integration into neutral-atom quantum computers. QuEra Computing Inc. seeks a Photonics Data Engineer Intern to develop an AI-powered data infrastructure that supports our design, fabrication, and testing workflows. You'll develop tools that transform raw measurement and metrology data into actionable insights, directly informing how we design better photonic chips faster for large-scale neutral atom quantum computers. Responsibilities - AI-powered Data Infrastructure: Develop an AI-powered data management infrastructure for photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design, fabrication, and testing workflows. - Automation and Tooling: Write Python functions and utilities to automate data ingestion, cleaning, and organization across multiple data sources. - Performance Analysis Pipelines: Build analysis pipelines to extract key device performance metrics (e.g., insertion loss, extinction ratio, bandwidth, yield). Analyze fabrication metrology datasets from multiple foundries and correlate findings with device performance to identify process-performance relationships. - Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with other photonics engineers to define data schemas and best practices for reproducible design and testing workflows. - Documentation: Document data infrastructure and analysis workflows for long-term team use. Qualifications - Currently pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science,

Director of Quantum Solutions Boston, MA, USA Summary QuEra Computing is the leader in commercializing quantum computers using neutral atoms, which is widely recognized as a highly promising quantum modality. Based in Boston and built on pioneering research from nearby Harvard University and MIT, we are developing large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers to tackle classically intractable problems. At QuEra Computing, we are building the next generation of scalable quantum computers based on neutral atoms. We work at the forefront of quantum technology, collaborating with leading researchers and innovators worldwide. We are passionate about both the science we advance and the inclusive, collaborative culture we cultivate. We are seeking an established scientific and industry leader to serve as Director of Quantum Solutions . In this role, you will lead strategic collaborations with customers and partners worldwide to develop quantum solutions that address concrete, high‑value problems. You'll also design and scale community programs-courses, tutorials, blogs, challenge tracks, and more-that help users get productive fast on QuEra's neutral‑atom quantum computers. You'll help turn cutting-edge quantum technology into customer outcomes across both on‑premises deployments and cloud access. Working closely with quantum error‑correction (QEC) researchers, software engineers, quantum application scientists, and experimentalists, you'll maximize the practical utility of QuEra's systems. Why this role exists You will own the bridge between QuEra's neutral‑atom hardware and real customer outcomes-turn cutting‑edge science into quantum solutions that matter. Responsibilities - Build and lead the team: Hire, mentor, and develop a high‑performing, global Quantum Solutions team across the US, Japan, and

Scientific Intern Boston, MA, USA Quera Computing is actively seeking a summer intern soon to enter university for an internship role supporting our Scientific teams with a variety of support projects and initiatives. Prefer: sound technical and communication skills

Senior Quantum Scientist - Quantum + AI Boston, MA, USA Summary QuEra is seeking a talented AI scientist to explore the intersection of quantum computing and AI. This includes topics in "quantum for AI", such as development of quantum machine learning algorithms for generative tasks, integration of quantum computers into AI workflows, and augmentation of classical training with quantum methods. This may also include topics in "AI for quantum", such as AI compilation techniques for hardware execution, machine characterization and inference, decoding, and related topics. A strong candidate is expected to have deep hands-on experience with contemporary classical AI workflows, such as the large language models (LLMs), a strong understanding of the underlying theory of modern AI, and an understanding of quantum computing and quantum information theory. As part of your role, you will spearhead efforts at QuEra to develop the next generation of quantum and AI algorithms guided by your experience with classical AI approaches. The role will include both cutting-edge research, as well as development and deployment of algorithms on the next generation of neutral-atom hardware. 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 forefront of integrating quantum algorithms with practical AI-driven toolchains, driving innovation across simulation, optimization, and quantum machine learning domains. Qualifications - PhD in math, computer science, quantum physics, or equivalent professional experience - Strong hands-on expertise with modern AI/ML methods, such as deep

Scientific Software Engineer - Hardware Compilation Boston, MA USA Summary QuEra Computing, Inc. seeks a creative and collaborative Scientific Software Engineer to help solve the unique software challenges of integrating high-level applications into state-of-the-art neutral-atom quantum computers. You will have the opportunity to work with a vibrant scientific software team and a community of industry and academic collaborators and to help our growing team of diverse experts address fascinating challenges, ranging from classical compiler techniques to direct integration with low-level hardware components. Using our open-source toolchain, Kirin, you will be building QuEra's compiler pipeline together with experimental & computational physicists from low-level hardware instructions to high-level programming languages. This involves the development of new features and infrastructure for hardware execution. You will be co-designing compilers and hardware infrastructure for the next generation of quantum computing using cutting-edge neutral-atom and quantum error correction technologies. This new direction involves multiple new challenges in both engineering and science. Responsibilities - Develop and maintain domain-specific language (DSL) for pulse-level programs and its associated compilation stack - Support integration of pulse compilation into multiple quantum computer builds - Collaborate with Quantum Error Correction (QEC) scientists and hardware control team to plan and develop hardware features required for executing QEC algorithms - Collaborate with other members of the scientific software team to integrate gate-level and atom-move compilation Qualifications - Masters in Computer Science with focus on quantum computation/architecture/programming language/compiler, or equivalent professional experience - Enthusiastic about building tools used by non-software developers - Experience with Python

Scientific Software Engineer - Compiler Harwell, England, UK Summary QuEra Computing, Inc. seeks a creative and collaborative Scientific Software Engineer to help solve the unique software challenges of developing state-of-the-art simulation tools and compilers for QuEra's neutral-atom quantum computers. You will have the opportunity to work with a vibrant scientific software team and a community of industry and academic collaborators and to help our growing team of diverse experts address fascinating challenges, ranging from classical compiler techniques to modern methods for quantum simulation. You will be building QuEra's compiler pipeline together with experimental & computational physicists from low-level hardware instructions to high-level programming languages using our internal toolchain. This involves development of new compiler infrastructure and new programming language design and implementation. You will be co-designing compilers with cutting edge neutral-atom hardware and quantum error correction technology. This new direction involves multiple new challenges in both engineering and science. Responsibilities - Development and maintain QuEra's Static Single Assignment intermediate representations-based compiler infrastructure and compiler components at various abstractions used by our hardware engineers and scientists. - Design novel domain specific languages specific to our hardware as well as Bloqade SDK together with the team. - Integrate existing simulation tools with the compiler pipeline and cloud service. - Communicate and collaborate with QuEra scientists and external customers to meet their use case requirements. Qualifications - Ph.D. in Computer Science with focus on quantum computation/architecture/programming language/compiler, or equivalent professional experience. - Enthusiastic in building software tools for scientists especially physicists. - Experience

Scientific Software Engineer- Shuttle Compilation Boston, MA USA Summary QuEra Computing, Inc. seeks a creative and collaborative Scientific Software Engineer to help solve the unique software challenges to deliver the best performance out of QuEra's neutral-atom quantum computers. You will have the opportunity to work with a vibrant scientific software team and a community of industry and academic collaborators and to help our growing team of diverse experts address fascinating challenges, ranging from classical compiler techniques to quantum system architecture. You will be building QuEra's compiler pipeline together with experimental & computational physicists from low-level hardware instructions to high-level programming languages using our internal toolchain. This involves development of new heuristics, new architectures, and programming language design to optimize the performance of cutting edge neutral-atom hardware and quantum error correction technology. This new direction involves multiple new challenges in both engineering and science. Responsibilities - Develop and help maintain QuEra's compiler pipeline from circuit level quantum programs to QuEra's Pulse level Intermediate representation using QuEra's Static Single Assignment based compiler infrastructure. - Design a novel domain specific language to program atom shuttling inside QuEra's neutral atom quantum computers. - Implement and improve optimization methods relevant to shuttling workflows (e.g., routing/scheduling/planning heuristics, constraint-aware transformations, and cost-model-driven compilation decisions). - Develop on static analysis for both the quantum circuit and atom shuttle level languages - Communicate and collaborate with QuEra scientists and external customers to meet their use case requirements. Qualifications - Ph.D. in Computer Science with focus on programming language design

Sr. QPU Software Engineer Boston, MA, USA Summary QuEra Computing is seeking an experienced Full-Stack Developer to join a fast-growing startup and help build the next generation of quantum computer management systems. In this role, you'll contribute to our backend services written in Kotlin/Spring Boot and help shape and build our future user interface. Experience - 5-10 years of professional software development experience - Backend development experience in Kotlin, Java, or another object-oriented language, with a desire to use/learn Kotlin - Frontend development experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern UI frameworks like React or Vue - Self-motivated team player with a strong sense of ownership - Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases - Familiarity with Docker and/or Kubernetes - Strong understanding of HTTP and RESTful web services Preferred Experience - Experience with distributed cloud native architectures - Experience with micro services and event-driven architectures - Experience with event streaming platforms like Pulsar, Kafka, Pub/Sub, or Kinesis - Experience with AWS or other cloud service providers - Exposure to UI/UX design principles or building developer-friendly tools Nice to Have - Experience with Python - Experience working in agile, scrum, or kanban environments - Experience or exposure to embedded development concepts - Quantum-curious, though not required Why QuEra? The approximate base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $225,000. We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly. We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including as geographic placement, role-specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience. In addition to

Quantum Scientist, Quantum Computing Services Tsukuba, Japan Summary QuEra is seeking a Quantum Scientist to join the Quantum Computing Services team in Japan (junior and senior roles available). The team's mission is to develop QuEra's machines into cutting-edge quantum computing products and services; the work in Japan is currently focused on QuEra's Gemini-class digital quantum computer at the AIST facility in Tsukuba. In this role, you will be responsible for: - Development of the Gemini-class machine at AIST into an operational platform offering cutting-edge quantum computing and quantum error correction capabilities, with a focus on performance, stability and programmability. - Overall day-to-day operations of the system, to be optimized for performance reliability, uptime and running costs. - Continuous development and integration of advanced features across the hardware and software stacks, as defined by customer needs, market opportunities, and QuEra's technology roadmap. - Working with customers on co-design projects to run algorithms and applications at the cutting edge of the quantum computer's capabilities. All of these responsibilities will be executed in collaboration with the teams in the US headquarters and with scientists and engineers on the ground in Japan. During the onboarding process, the person is expected to spend time at the QuEra headquarters (Boston, United States) to learn and to establish relationships across the company. Responsibilities - System development: you will be responsible for the integration and testing of capabilities and features across the hardware and software stacks, ranging from hardware modules and atomic schemes to software pipelines and operational

Internship - Photonics Design Boston, MA, USA About QuEra Computing, Inc. QuEra Computing is building the world's most powerful neutral-atom quantum computers. Our systems are designed to scale and enable groundbreaking advances in science and technology. We collaborate closely with leading academic and industry partners to push the boundaries of quantum computing, error correction, and fault tolerance. Summary The Photonics team at QuEra pioneers cutting-edge photonic chips for integration into neutral-atom quantum computers. QuEra Computing Inc. seeks a Photonic Engineer Intern to help build the AI-driven design pipelines that will accelerate next-generation PIC development. You will explore state-of-the-art optimization workflows, directly improving how quickly our engineers can iterate and tape out novel photonic components for large-scale neutral-atom quantum computers. Responsibilities - AI-Powered Photonics Design: Explore and build AI-driven photonics design and optimization pipelines to accelerate the component design. - Design for Manufacturing: Incorporate Design of Experiments (DoE) and Design for Manufacturing (DfM) principles into PIC design to improve yield and process robustness across multiple foundries. - Cross-functional Collaboration: Partner with photonics engineers and systems teams to align PIC designs with the requirements of neutral-atom quantum computer integration. Qualifications - Pursuing or recently completed a degree in computer science, physics, mathematics, or a related field. - Strong programming skills in using Python and AI tools. - Proficient with PIC development tools and advanced optimization algorithms for PIC design. - Strong understanding of PIC fundamental physics and foundry processes. - Experience incorporating Design of Experiments (DoE) and Design for Manufacturing (DfM) into

Quantum Solutions Scientist Tsukuba, Japan Summary QuEra Computing is seeking a qualified candidate to help develop algorithms and applications in collaboration with external customers, collaborators, and users. With an outcome-oriented mindset, you will work on projects ranging from machine learning, operations research, data science, chemistry, and more. Working individually and as part of a team, you will interact with clients, business partners, collaborators, and other users of quantum computers to implement algorithms, develop use-cases, and create business solutions that leverage near and intermediate-term neutral atom quantum computers. 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 and ideas will help steer QuEra and the entire field to practical quantum utility. Qualifications - MSc or a Ph.D. degree in applied mathematics, computer science, physics, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience - Expert knowledge of at least one of the fields of quantum machine learning, quantum optimization, quantum chemistry, or quantum information science - Strong knowledge of the fundamentals of quantum computing and algorithmic primitives - Strong written and verbal communication skills - Ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams - Proficiency in Python - Strong written and verbal communications skills in both English and Japanese Preferred Qualifications - Expertise in an industry vertical such as logistics, finance, operations research, chemistry, biotech, engineering, machine learning, or other related field - Experience

Laser Systems Engineer Albuquerque, NM, USA Summary QuEra Computing is seeking a Laser Systems Engineer to support the development and evaluation of laser subsystems used in neutral-atom quantum computing platforms. This role will serve as a key technical liaison for vendor collaboration and test and evaluation activities. The engineer will work closely with QuEra's Laser Systems and Quantum Systems teams to support subsystem testing, qualification, and scaling efforts. A core responsibility of this role is coordinating with vendors and partners to ensure that laser and photonic subsystems meet performance, reliability, and integration requirements as QuEra's quantum computing systems scale. This position will also serve as the on-site technical interface for test and evaluation activities associated with DARPA's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) and related programs. The role involves coordinating subsystem evaluation, test protocols, and milestone documentation. The ideal candidate combines hands-on experience with advanced laser systems, strong experimental troubleshooting skills, and the ability to work effectively with external partners and multidisciplinary engineering teams. ~20% travel to partner facilities and vendor sites is required. Responsibilities Laser System Scaling and Architecture Development - Work closley with our Laser System team on supporting the development and scaling of QuEra's laser infrastructure as quantum systems grow in size and complexity. - Explore approaches for increasing optical power, stability, and scalability across multi-wavelength laser systems together with the laser system and quantum hardware team. - Evaluate potential architectures, technologies, and vendor solutions that support higher-power and more scalable laser subsystems. - Contribute to technical discussions and

Laser Systems Engineer (UK) Harwell, England, UK Summary QuEra Computing is pioneering the future of quantum computing. We are seeking a Laser Systems Engineer to join our Laser Systems Group as the first UK-based member - a hands-on, end-to-end role for an engineer or scientist with deep expertise in laser systems and their applications in quantum computing. The Laser Systems Engineer will serve as the primary local point of contact for laser systems at QuEra's Harwell facility, supporting the latest generation of QuEra's QPU and contributing to QuEra's global fleet operations. This role formally reports to the Head of Laser Systems in Boston; day-to-day interactions will primarily be with the QuEra UK local team. We are looking for someone comfortable operating advanced laser systems under uptime pressure, engaging in vendor co-development, and integrating laser systems into state-of-the-art neutral atom QPUs. Responsibilities QPU Operational Support - UK QPU Liaison - Serve as the primary local Laser Systems lead for the latest generation of QuEra's QPU at the Harwell site. - Maintain, troubleshoot, and upgrade high-precision laser systems used in neutral atom platforms. - Stay synchronized with the Boston Laser Systems team on platform updates and next-generation subsystem deployments. - Provide first-response coverage for laser issues at the UK site, following established procedures and escalating as appropriate. - Support QPU uptime and integration with the broader Quantum Systems infrastructure. Local R&D and Vendor Engagement - Support the UK team's active vendor and R&D work, serving as the on-site laser expert for locally

Operations Manager - UK Harwell, UK Operations Manager - UK The Role We are seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to further build and enhance the operational backbone of our growing UK site. You will report directly to Quera Computing Incorporated'sVP of Finance, overseeing the daily Quera Computing UK Ltd activities that make the business efficient, resilient, and ready for scaling. Key Responsibilities - Operational Excellence: Build, design, and document core internal processes to support business scaling, support headcount planning and hiring pipeline. - Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks and implement automation solutions to boost productivity. - Financial Oversight - Work closely with Finance on budget planning, usage rules, and reporting. - Coordination & Reporting - Act as a key bridge between US headquarters and UK-based team members. - Compliance & Contracts - Support contract management and ensure compliance with export control, partner agreements and other regulatory requirements. - Supply Chain/Shipping/Receiving - Support procurement and inventory management, including shipping/receiving matters that will include regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head - Facilities Management - partner with the Quera Computing Inc. facilities team to ensure that the UK facility is properly maintained and repairs are completed on a short timeline - Manage UK based administrative team members - Administrative Management - manage and/or oversee localized support for matters related to marketing/public relations, time management (e.g., holiday/vacation)/reporting - Human Resources - Oversee employee onboarding and orientation activities and other related matters as assigned. What We Need -

Quantum Solutions Lead Tsukuba, Japan Summary QuEra Computing Japan is seeking a qualified candidate to lead a team of researchers to develop algorithms and applications specialized to neutral atom quantum hardware. In this role, you will be responsible for the execution of projects with Japanese companies, academic institutions, and government labs by being the technical lead for a team of researchers. This includes taking the lead in creatively prototyping cutting-edge algorithms, identifying “killer applications”, and developing solutions pipelines that drive quantum computing towards practical utility. You will also collaborate with the sales team to identify and follow through on promising leads and collaborations. You will lead your team in delivering positive outcomes to companies through writing scientific papers, presenting results, and writing codebases that leverage neutral atom hardware. The projects will be as diverse as the Japanese quantum ecosystem, from finance and operations research to chemical simulation and generative machine learning. 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 and ideas will help steer QuEra and the entire field to practical quantum utility. Responsibilities - Technical owner of projects delivered for customers in Japan and the surrounding regions - Identify key opportunities for collaboration and projects in conjunction with the sales team - Evaluate the success of projects against their aims, goals, and objectives - Lead a team of 3-5

Senior Technician Boston, MA, USA Senior Technician About the Role We are seeking a top-notch Technician to join QuEra's Hardware Engineering team is. This hands-on role supports a broad range of laboratory, assembly, and technical operations across electrical, mechanical, optical, liquid cooling, and machine shop domains. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable working in a dynamic R&D environment. Responsibilities: Electrical - Assemble and test prototypes. - Validate and refine assembly/test documentation. - Assist in creating wiring documentation and diagrams. - Install and remove modules. - Package and ship modules. - Order and track parts. - Maintain electrical lab spaces-cleanliness, organization, and stock. - Provide backup support for key personnel Mechanical / Optical - Assemble and test mechanical and optical prototypes. - Create 2D GD&T drawings for parts and assemblies. - Review and revise assembly and test documentation. - Modify or repair parts as needed. - Perform fiber splicing. - Maintain lab spaces-organization, cleanliness, and consumables. Liquid Cooling - Fabricate tubing assemblies, install connectors, and leak-test connections. - Install tubing and chillers, including setup and integration. - Monitor and maintain chillers for operational reliability. - Manage chiller RMAs and shipping. - Conduct pressure and flow testing of systems. Machine Shop - Maintain and service shop tools. - Ensure the shop is clean and well-stocked with consumables. - Provide assistance to users on machining projects. - Conduct mill trainings (upon gaining sufficient expertise). Qualifications Required - Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas: electrical assembly, mechanical assembly,

Internship Inquiries Boston, MA, USA QuEra Computing typically onboards a select number of interns throughout the calendar year, working out of our Boston location. Active internship hiring needs will be posted to our Careers site, however, even though we may not have any active internship hiring needs, we still warmly welcome your inquiries! To be eligible for a QuEra internship opportunity, candidates must be actively enrolled in an academic program, typically as the master's or doctoral level. Please note, QuEra is unable to provide prospective intern candidates with relocation support and all prospective intern candidates must have active US work authorization. We look forward to hearing from you! 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.

Quantum Calibration Engineer, Quantum Computing Services Boston, MA, USA Quantum Calibration Engineer, Quantum Computing Services Summary: QuEra is seeking Quantum Calibration Engineers to join a growing effort focused on developing, testing and deploying calibration and performance characterization software on QuEra's neutral-atom quantum computers, translating experimental physics and data analysis into automation. This is a critical effort towards achieving programmability, reliability and peak performance of these machines for research, application development and commercial uses. Your work will directly shape how QuEra's quantum computers are characterized, stabilized, and improved over time, laying the foundation for scalable, self-calibrating quantum platforms. In this role, you will work closely with physicists, software engineers, hardware specialists and actual quantum computers across QuEra's global sites. You will be responsible for designing efficient measurements of key system parameters, developing robust data-analysis pipelines, and building tools that translate raw experimental results into actionable insights for machine optimization. This role is part of QuEra's Quantum Computing Services team and is based at QuEra's Boston headquarters. The team's mission is to develop QuEra's neutral-atom technology into cutting-edge quantum computing products and services. Core Responsibilities - Design data-efficient experimental routines, robust data analyses and troubleshooting workflows to extract key system parameters and insights. - Develop, refine, and maintain calibration pipelines consisting of complex data flows. - Develop robust data-fitting and optimization routines. - Validate, document and track calibration results, ensuring reproducibility and traceability across different hardware and software generations, and across machine deployments. Qualifications Required - Strong proficiency in Python, including experience

Scientific Software Engineer - Virtual Machine & Emulation Boston, MA USA Summary QuEra Computing Inc. seeks a creative and collaborative Scientific Software Engineer to help solve the unique software challenges of integrating high-level applications into state-of-the-art neutral-atom quantum computers. You will have the opportunity to work with a vibrant scientific software team and a community of industry and academic collaborators and to help our growing team of diverse experts address fascinating challenges, ranging from classical compiler techniques to direct integration with low-level hardware components. Directly interacting with our compiler toolchain Kirin, you will be building QuEra's multi-level hardware simulation tools across compiler pipeline together with experimental & computational physicists. This involves the development of new features and infrastructure for simulating hardware execution. You will be co-designing compilers and hardware simulation infrastructure for the next generation of quantum computing using cutting-edge neutral-atom and quantum error correction technologies. This new direction involves multiple new challenges in both engineering and science. Responsibilities - Develop and maintain a multi-level hardware virtual machine that emulates QuEra's domain-specific language (DSL) for pulse-level programs and its associated compilation stack - Support integration into control stack - Collaborate with Quantum Error Correction (QEC) scientists and hardware control team to plan and simulate hardware features required for executing QEC algorithms - Collaborate with other members of the scientific software team to perform gate-level and atom-move hardware simulation Qualifications - Masters in Computer Science with focus on quantum computation/architecture/programming language/compiler, or equivalent professional experience - Enthusiastic about building tools used

Senior QPU Software Engineer (FPGA) Boston, MA, USA Senior FPGA Engineer - Quantum Computing Control Systems Company Overview Join QuEra Computing's engineering team to develop cutting-edge FPGA systems for neutral atom quantum computers. You'll work on real-time control systems that manipulate individual atoms with microsecond precision, enabling breakthrough quantum algorithms and applications. Role Summary We're seeking a Senior FPGA Engineer to design, implement, and optimize high-performance FPGA systems for quantum computing applications. You'll work on complex real-time control systems, high-speed data acquisition, and precision timing systems that are critical to our quantum computer's operation. Key Responsibilities Core FPGA Development - Design and implement System Verilog modules for quantum control systems including: - Scheduled multitone generators for RF/microwave quantum gates - Real-time pulse sequencers for laser control - High-speed ADC/DAC interfaces (16-bit, 4 samples/clock) - Hardware-accelerated image processing for atom detection - Develop and maintain Ulti-board FPGA designs (Xilinx Zynq UltraScale+ RFSoC) - Implement high-speed serial interfaces (CoaXPress, Aurora, AXI4-Stream) - Design clock domain crossing logic with proper CDC verification - Optimize resource utilization and timing closure for complex designs System Integration & Verification - Create comprehensive testbenches using System Verilog and Python (cocotb) - Develop simulation models for quantum control peripherals - Implement formal verification for critical timing constraints - Design and validate real-time trigger and synchronization systems - Troubleshoot hardware-software integration issues Performance & Reliability - Optimize data through put for high-bandwidth quantum control signals - Implement error detection and recovery mechanisms - Design robust clocking architectures for multi-domain

Mechanical Engineer-Hardware Integration and Reliability Tsukuba, Japan Mechanical Engineer - Hardware Integration and Reliability (Japan) Location: Tsukuba, Japan (AIST) • Department: Hardware Engineering Summary QuEra Computing Japan is hiring our first dedicated Mechanical Engineer in Japan to design, prototype, integrate, and maintain mechanical systems for the current and next generation neutral atom quantum computers, and the facility around them. This is a hybrid designer-builder role: equally comfortable proposing a solution in CAD and picking up tools to build, install, and iterate on it in the lab. You will own problems end-to-end - identify the issue, design the fix, coordinate local fabrication, install and validate it - and serve as the local technical bridge to Japanese machine shops, contract manufacturers, and NEDO-supported suppliers, working alongside teams in the US and UK. Professional fluency in both English and Japanese is essential. Key Responsibilities - Design precision mechanical assemblies - frames, mounts, enclosures, opto-mechanical hardware, shrouds - with attention to rigidity, vibration, and thermal stability. - Update and own CAD models and 2D drawings for QuEra's Gemini system at AIST, to match the as-built machine. - Design and install water cooling loops, leak containment, and thermal management for laser and electronic subsystems. - Design and install laser safety engineering controls: beam shrouds, periscopes, beam blocks, light-tight enclosures. - Identify performance, safety, and ergonomics issues; propose options with tradeoffs; implement the fix (braces, maintenance steps, rack accessibility). - Inspect, assemble, and install quantum computer modules; build unit testing benches for R&D supplier components; apply

Scientific Software Engineer — Emulation & Application Boston, MA, USA Summary QuEra Computing Inc. is building the world's most scalable quantum computers using neutral-atom technology. Based in Boston and founded by the pioneers of neutral-atom quantum platforms at Harvard and MIT, QuEra is developing quantum computers that push the boundaries of what is computationally possible - from materials science and drug discovery to machine learning. QuEra is seeking a Scientific Software Engineer to develop and maintain our in-house quantum hardware emulator and support application research building on top of and utilizing the emulation toolchain. In this role, you will implement high-performance quantum circuit simulation backends, build tooling that enables researchers to rapidly prototype and validate quantum algorithms, and contribute to the software infrastructure that bridges our hardware capabilities with real-world applications. This role sits at the intersection of scientific computing and quantum application development. You will help shape the emulation layer that underpins algorithm design, hardware benchmarking, and customer-facing demonstrations - providing researchers, both internal and external, a faithful, fast model of QuEra's quantum processors. You will work closely with application scientists, experimental scientists, and the compiler team, collaborating on topics from noise modeling and Hamiltonian simulation to algorithm co-design for neutral-atom architectures. Responsibilities - Develop, test, and optimize core components of QuEra's in-house quantum hardware emulator, including state-vector, tensor-network, and pulse-level simulation backends. - Write performance-critical code in Rust, C++, and/or CUDA to run large-scale simulations on GPU clusters and HPC infrastructure. - Collaborate with application researchers to prototype,