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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

Principal Optical Engineer Boston, MA USA Principal Optical Engineer The Hardware Engineering Group at QuEra Computing is seeking strong candidates for a Principal 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 Principal-level engineer. Key Job Responsibilities - Optical module design and development - 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). - Technically lead an interdisciplinary team of engineers (optical, electronic, mechanical, etc.) through the product development process to take an optical module from early phase concept through to implementation and production. - 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

Quantum Applications Scientist Harwell, England, UK Summary QuEra Computing UK is seeking a talented, impact-motivated theoretical researcher with strong expertise in quantum computing applications. You will be a part of the team aiming to co-design novel quantum simulation applications for QuEra's neutral-atom hardware. Working individually and as part of a team, you will interact with academic collaborators, clients, business partners, and other users of quantum computing to address fascinating challenges, from the inclusion of near-term error correction approaches in quantum simulation algorithms to the design of new application pipelines, for example in quantum materials simulation , quantum chemistry or nuclear physics. Qualifications - Ph.D. degree in physics, computer science, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience, - A strong background in quantum computing and/or quantum algorithms, including - expertise in quantum simulation applications, preferably in condensed matter physics, quantum materials, nuclear physics and/or quantum chemistry, - expertise in using and/or developing numerical simulation techniques of many-body systems and/or quantum circuits, for example using Pauli propagation, Clifford simulation, tensor networks (MPS, DMRG, etc.), exact diagonalisation, sparse matrix methods, density-functional theory, coupled-cluster + extensions, DMFT - experience in using quantum circuit programming and compilation, for example using Cirq, Qiskit, Tket, CUDA-Q - An exceptional publication record in relevant fields, - Ability to collaborate effectively in cross-functional teams Preferred Qualifications - Knowledge of quantum error correction schemes and quantum simulation in the fault-tolerant era, - Experience translating theoretical ideas and protocols to quantum computing hardware, and - Experience working with or knowledge

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

Senior Quantum Scientist — Quantum Algorithms Boston, MA, USA Summary QuEra is seeking a deeply technical and theoretically grounded algorithms researcher to help advance the frontier of quantum computing. This role focuses on developing novel algorithms and quantum computational techniques inspired by and tailored to the capabilities of neutral-atom quantum devices. A strong candidate will bring deep expertise in quantum algorithm design and quantum information theory. As part of your role, you will lead research efforts that explore the boundaries of quantum advantage, investigate computational hardness and resource tradeoffs, and prototype algorithms that could run on QuEra's hardware. You will also collaborate closely with hardware and software teams to guide the co-design of algorithms and architectures, and shape the roadmap for algorithmic utility on neutral-atom systems. Key Responsibilities - Conduct original research in quantum algorithms, quantum algorithm complexity, and quantum information theory. - Design and analyze new quantum algorithms with demonstrable computational advantage. - Explore and classify algorithmic primitives aligned with neutral-atom capabilities. - Collaborate with the applications team to optimize performance under realistic architectural constraints. - Evaluate the landscape of quantum algorithm benchmarks and influence the development path for practical quantum utility on QuEra's platform. Qualifications - PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline with specialization in quantum computing. - Strong research record in quantum algorithms or quantum information theory, as evidenced by top-tier publications or equivalent contributions. - Familiarity with core quantum algorithmic techniques (e.g., amplitude amplification, phase estimation, Hamiltonian simulation, and quantum arithmetic primitives).

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

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 -

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

Quantum Innovation Postdoctoral Fellow - QEC Boston, MA, USA Summary QuEra Computing Inc. is seeking a talented and driven Postdoctoral Fellow with a background in quantum error correction (QEC) or related areas to contribute to our neutral atom quantum computing research and innovation efforts. This role is a fixed-term position. The ideal candidate will develop innovative QEC protocols, design their concrete implementation in neutral atom hardware, and evaluate how they interplay with quantum algorithms. This will inform both near-term applications and long-term architectures. This is a unique opportunity to shape the design direction of one of the most promising quantum computing platforms, while working in close collaboration with QuEra scientists and engineers in an industry setting. Key Responsibilities - Develop novel QEC schemes with lower overhead in space and time. - Design QEC schemes suited to neutral atom platforms and collaborate with software teams on their simulation and implementation. - Propose and evaluate scalable quantum architectures, error correction schemes, and control strategies. - Collaborate with experimental teams to guide system design, interpret results, and validate models. - Contribute to technical publications, white papers, and patent filings. - Participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions and external scientific outreach (e.g., conferences, workshops). Required Qualifications - Ph.D. in Physics, Computer Science, Quantum Information, or a closely related field. - Demonstrated expertise in quantum error correction. - Track record of peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals. Preferred Qualifications - Familiarity with experimental quantum computing platforms, including but not limited to atom arrays. - Proficiency with numerical

Quantum Innovation Postdoctoral Fellow - Quantum Applications Boston, MA, USA Summary QuEra Computing, Inc. is seeking a talented and driven Postdoctoral Fellow with a background in quantum physics, quantum error correction or quantum machine learning to contribute to our neutral atom quantum computing research and innovation efforts. This role is a fixed-term assignment. The ideal candidate will help develop new quantum computing applications, design and evaluate quantum algorithms that inform both near-term applications and long-term architectures. This is a unique opportunity to shape the design direction of one of the most promising quantum computing platforms, while working in close collaboration with QuEra scientists, engineers, and product teams in an industry setting. Key Responsibilities - Design algorithms and quantum protocols suited to neutral atom platforms and collaborate with software and hardware teams on implementation. - Propose and evaluate scalable quantum architectures, error correction schemes, and control strategies. - Explore innovative applications of neutral atom systems in quantum simulation, optimization, machine learning and computation. - Collaborate with experimental teams to guide system design, interpret results, and validate models. - Contribute to technical publications, white papers, and patent filings. - Participate in internal knowledge-sharing sessions and external scientific outreach (e.g., conferences, workshops). Required Qualifications - Ph.D. in Physics, Quantum Information, Theoretical AMO Physics, or a closely related field. - Strong background in quantum information science, quantum simulation, and quantum application development - Experience developing and analyzing quantum algorithms or protocols. - Proficiency with numerical tools (e.g., Python, Julia, QuTiP, or custom simulation code).

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

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.

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

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