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 systems
• Develop monitoring and diagnostics for system health
• Ensure deterministic timing for quantum gate operations

Technical Requirements

Essential Skills

• 5+ years FPGA development experience with Xilinx UltraScale+ devices
• Expert-level System Verilog with modern verification methodologies
• Experience with high-speed serial protocols (Aurora, AXI4, PCIe, Ethernet)
• Real-time systems design with microsecond timing requirements
• Digital signal processing implementation in FPGAs
• Clock domain crossing design and verification
• Python programming for test automation and data analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• RF/microwave systems experience (frequency synthesis, phase-locked loops)
• High-speed ADC/DAC interfaces (JESD204B/C, RFSoC experience)
• Image processing algorithms (centroid detection, pattern recognition)
• Formal verification using System Verilog assertions
• CoaXPress or camera interface experience
• AWS/cloud development environments
• Familiar with High Level Synthesis and Vivado block design

Technical Stack

• FPGA Tools: Vivado 2022.2+, Vitis, PetaLinux
• Languages: SystemVerilog, Verilog, Python, TCL
• Verification: UVM, cocotb, pytest, formal verification
• Protocols: AXI4, AXI4-Stream, Aurora, CoaXPress, SPI, I2C
• Boards: Xilinx ZCU102/111/216, RFSoC platforms
• Development: Git, CI/CD, AWS EC2, Linux

Project Examples

You'll work on systems like:

• Quantum Gate Control: 8-channel RF tone generators with 0.1 Hz frequency resolution
• Atom Detection: Real-time image processing at 1+ Gbps data rates
• Precision Timing: Synchronized control sequences with <1 μs jitter
• Data Acquisition: High-speed capture of quantum measurement results
• System Integration: Multi-board coordination for scalable quantum computers

What We Offer

• Cutting-edge technology: Work on the forefront of quantum computing
• High-impact projects: Your code directly enables quantum algorithms
• Technical growth: Learn quantum physics while advancing FPGA skills
• Collaborative environment: Work with physicists, software engineers, and system architects

Success Metrics

• Design Quality: Clean, well-documented, and maintainable SystemVerilog code
• Performance: Meeting timing requirements for real-time quantum control
• Reliability: Robust error handling and system monitoring
• Innovation: Proposing and implementing improvements to quantum control systems
• Collaboration: Effective communication with cross-functional teams

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's/master’s in electrical engineering, Computer Engineering, or Physics
• 5+ years FPGA development with complex, real-time systems
• Experience with quantum computing, RF systems, or precision instrumentation preferred
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills for technical documentation and team collaboration

Why This Role Matters

Quantum computers represent the next frontier in computing, with potential to revolutionize cryptography, optimization, and scientific simulation. As an FPGA engineer on our team, you'll build the hardware foundation that makes quantum algorithms possible - controlling individual atoms with unprecedented precision to create the quantum states that power breakthrough applications. Your work will directly impact our ability to scale quantum computers and bring quantum advantage to real-world problems. This is an opportunity to shape the future of computing while advancing your technical expertise in cutting-edge FPGA development.

This role offers the unique opportunity to combine advanced FPGA engineering with quantum physics, working on systems that operate at the fundamental limits of precision and timing. If you're passionate about both hardware engineering and quantum computing, this is the perfect role to advance both your technical skills and career.

Salary is 140,000 to 190,000 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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

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QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

Role Overview 

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our QPU SW Engineering team. In this role, you will develop the software that orchestrates and controls our quantum hardware stack—from real-time control of lasers and FPGAs to system-wide configuration, diagnostics, and feedback. Working closely with physicists, systems architects, and hardware engineers, you’ll build the tools and infrastructure that enable precise, reliable, and scalable quantum operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design and implement software systems for orchestrating quantum experiments, including pulse sequence generation, device coordination, and real-time system control. 

• Develop and maintain APIs and middleware that connect hardware control layers (e.g., FPGA, DACs, timing systems) with higher-level orchestration software and compilers. 

• Implement reliable communication and synchronization protocols across embedded and distributed system components. 

• Collaborate with system architects and physicists to translate experimental requirements into testable, high-performance software features. 

• Contribute to diagnostic and calibration routines for hardware validation and performance monitoring. 

• Develop tooling to support automation, test infrastructure, system state management, and logging. 

• Participate in system bring-up, integration testing, and cross-disciplinary debugging efforts. 

• Contribute to software architecture decisions, code reviews, and best practices across the engineering team. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. 

• 5+ years of experience developing software for hardware control, embedded systems, or distributed systems. 

• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++, and experience working with hardware interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet). 

• Experience with real-time systems or hardware-in-the-loop control environments. 

• Familiarity with timing systems (e.g., PTP), and communication stacks. 

• Proficiency in system integration, testing, and performance tuning. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with scientific instrumentation, lab automation, or quantum hardware control systems. 

• Familiarity with FPGA systems, DAC/ADC control, or pulse sequencing frameworks. 

• Exposure to embedded Linux, RTOS, or custom firmware development. 

• Knowledge of calibration, feedback, or control loop algorithms. 

• Experience in multidisciplinary teams working at the intersection of hardware, software, and science. 

 The approximate base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $170,000.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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 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

Required:

• Master's degree in optics, optical engineering, applied physics, or a closely related field.
• 10-15 years non-academic work experience.  Experience at an enterprise scale as well as startup preferred.
• Deep experience and knowledge of 
• Free-space optics
• Lens design
• Fiber optics
• Lasers
• Optical system characterization and testing
• Opto-mechanics
• Experience bringing complex optical systems from concept to production
• Expertise with using Mechanical CAD software (e.g. Inventor, Solidworks), Product Data Management (PDM) software, Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software
• Expertise with Optical simulation software (e.g. Zemax)

Preferred:

• Experience with quantum computing, especially neutral atom
• Professional work experience in commercial product development and off-site product deployment at customer premises.

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The approximate base salary range for this position is $151,200 - $236,250.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

Job Description Summary

A Senior Power Electronics Engineer at QuEra Computing designs, develops, and tests advanced power delivery and control systems that support neutral-atom quantum computing platforms. This includes low-noise power conversion, precision voltage/current regulation, and scalable power architectures for sensitive experimental and production quantum systems.

This role spans the full engineering lifecycle—from concept and system architecture through prototyping, validation, and deployment—ensuring robust, stable, and low-noise power for cutting-edge quantum hardware.

This position is based onsite in Boston, MA.

Duties/Responsibilities

Job Description:

• Design, develop, and implement power system architectures for quantum computing platforms, including low-noise AC/DC and DC/DC power distribution, point-of-load regulation, and custom power conversion solutions. 
• Develop and test power electronics hardware such as DC/DC converters, linear regulators, power filtering systems, and precision current/voltage sources for sensitive instrumentation. 
• Optimize power systems for low noise, high stability, thermal performance, and scalability in lab and production environments. 
• Define and document technical specifications for power subsystems and support transition from prototype to production. 
• Analyze system-level power integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC performance; ensure compliance with system requirements. 
• Troubleshoot and debug complex power electronics issues in integrated hardware systems.
• Collaborate closely with physicists, RF/optics engineers, and system engineers to ensure power systems meet stringent experimental requirements. 
• Drive solutions to complex and evolving technical challenges; define requirements in ambiguous or research-driven contexts. 
• Serve as a subject matter expert (SME) in power electronics and power integrity for precision hardware systems. 
• Identify technical risks related to power delivery and develop mitigation strategies. 
• Support system bring-up, integration, and validation in laboratory and production settings. 
• Mentor junior engineers and contribute to internal best practices for power system design. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned. 

Skills/Abilities

• Strong expertise in one or more of the following: 
• Low-noise DC/DC power conversion (isolated and non-isolated) 
• Linear regulation and precision analog power design 
• Power integrity, grounding, and EMI/EMC mitigation techniques 
• Battery systems or energy storage (nice to have, less central) 
• Thermal management of power electronics 
• Experience designing, simulating, and troubleshooting power electronics systems. 
• Proficiency with schematic capture and PCB layout tools, especially for power and mixed-signal designs. 
• Experience with circuit simulation tools (e.g., SPICE). 
• Familiarity with system modeling tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python, or equivalent). 
• Understanding of noise-sensitive systems and techniques for minimizing ripple, drift, and interference. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills. 
• Ability to produce clear and detailed technical documentation. 

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field required; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience

5–7 years of experience in power electronics engineering or related fields, ideally involving high-performance, low-noise, or precision hardware systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with sensitive instrumentation, scientific hardware, or physics-based systems. 
• Familiarity with laboratory environments and experimental system integration. 
• Experience supporting hardware scaling from prototype to production.
• Knowledge of international power standards and practices.

Salary Range: 125,000 - 160,000. 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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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, validate, and refine quantum algorithms targeting near-term and future neutral-atom hardware.
• Support noise modeling and hardware-faithful emulation by working with the hardware and calibration teams to incorporate realistic device parameters into the emulators.
• Contribute to CI/CD pipelines, automated testing, and documentation to maintain code quality and reproducibility across the emulation stack.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Physics, Computer Science, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of computational quantum many-body physics, with experience in one or more of: tensor networks, ZX calculus, Pauli propagation, or stabilizer simulation.
• Proficiency in at least one of: Julia, Rust, C++, or CUDA, with demonstrated ability to write well-structured, testable scientific software.
• Strong practical experience of the full software development lifecycle, including version control, code review, testing, CI/CD, and documentation.
• Familiarity with high-performance computing concepts: MPI/OpenMP parallelism, GPU programming, memory hierarchy optimization.
• Strong problem-solving skills and comfort working at the intersection of physics and software engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating with algorithmic research or quantum information theory groups, with the ability to translate research insights into software requirements and implementations.
• Practical hands-on exposure to tensor-network libraries (ITensor, TensorNetwork, QUIMB, etc.) or quantum many-body simulation tools.
• Experience with GPU-accelerated numerical computing (CUDA, cuQuantum, ROCm, or similar).
• Familiarity with profiling and benchmarking tools (perf, NVIDIA Nsight, VTune, or equivalent).
• Strong track record of contributions to open-source scientific or quantum computing projects.
• Experience with containerized workflows (Docker/Singularity) and job schedulers (Slurm) in HPC environments.
• Familiarity with neutral-atom quantum computing architectures and digital quantum simulation.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $120.000.00 - $202,000.00.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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Job Title:                Intern, Quantum Calibrations, Quantum Computing Services 
Job Type:                 Full-time, 3-6 months
Job Location:          Boston, MA 
Reports to:            VP of Quantum Computing Services                                                                                                                             

Summary:  

QuEra is seeking motivated interns to join our growing team focused on developing the calibration and performance characterization framework for QuEra’s neutral-atom quantum computers. As an intern, you will collaborate with physicists, software engineers, and hardware specialists to design benchmarking protocols, build physics-informed models of device behavior, and develop predictive tools for real-time qubit state evolution.

This internship offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the interface of quantum hardware and data science, contributing to the development of calibration and performance characterization frameworks for scalable, reliable neutral-atom quantum computers.

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

• Develop and test data analysis routines to fit, visualize, and interpret experimental data.
• Design and execute device benchmarking and characterization experiments.
• Build and apply Hamiltonian learning routines to infer effective system parameters from time-evolution data.
• Develop predictive models for key performance metrics (gate fidelity, coherence, readout error) using time-series calibration history and machine learning methods.
• Collaborate closely with physicists, engineers, and software developers to integrate your work into QuEra’s operational stack.

Qualifications

Required

• Foundational understanding of quantum mechanics and open quantum systems at the graduate level.
• Experience designing and analyzing experiments involving quantum or physical systems
• Strong programming skills in Python, including familiarity with libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, and Matplotlib.
• Enjoys hands-on experimentation, iteration, and uncovering structure in data.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Preferred

• Familiarity with quantum gate characterization protocols (randomized benchmarking, process tomography, GST) and error budget decomposition.
• Exposure to Hamiltonian learning, system identification, or quantum noise spectroscopy methods.
• Experience applying machine learning (Gaussian processes, time-series models, or neural networks) to physical or experimental data.
• Exposure to laboratory instrumentation, data acquisition, or experimental control systems.

Education & Experience

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a Master's or PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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 PIC design.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.  
• Strong evidence of independent work.  

On-site internship. There is no relocation offered for this role.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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, optical systems, fluid systems, or machining.
• Ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and assembly instructions.
• Strong organizational and documentation skills.
• Comfort with shipping/receiving, inventory, and lab/shop upkeep.
• Willingness to learn across multiple technical domains.
• Strong communication skills and cooperative spirit

Preferred

• Prior experience in a research, prototyping, or advanced hardware environment.
• Knowledge of fiber splicing, GD&T drawing standards, or liquid cooling systems.
• Familiarity with machining tools and basic mill operation.
• Experience supporting interdisciplinary R&D teams.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $90,000-$125,000.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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 Europe. Provide technical leadership, set clear goals, and drive career growth.
• Deliver customer success: Oversee scoping, execution, and delivery of collaborative projects with customers and partners, including compelling, high-impact demonstrations on QuEra’s state-of-the-art quantum computers.
• Drive user enablement: Create and run community programs (e.g., hackathons, workshops, forums) and publish high-quality documentation, tutorials, and example repositories to lower adoption barriers and reduce time‑to‑first‑experiment.
• Be the voice of the customer: Translate user needs into product and research insights. Shape roadmap priorities and developer experience.
• Turn customer needs into quantum solutions: Collaborate with the applications team to identify and develop practically useful quantum applications on QuEra’s neutral-atom quantum computers, grounded in real customer use cases.
• Translate R&D into learning: Align company goals, customer needs, and structured learning paths for users (courses, notebooks, blogs, challenge tracks) so that QuEra’s latest research and methodologies are accessible and actionable. Oversee timely and high-quality delivery of effective teaching contents on QuEra’s systems.
• Shape go-to-market: Partner with leadership and commercial teams on engagement strategy, strategic alliances, and long-term partnerships.
• Measure what matters: Define and track adoption and success metrics (e.g., active users and time-to-first-success) and use them to iterate programs, content, and engagement strategies.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 10+ years of experience in quantum computing, with substantial industry or applied research experience.
• Proven track record leading technical teams and orchestrating large, cross-functional collaborations with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong background in quantum algorithms and application-level benchmarking for quantum hardware (e.g., neutral atom, trapped-ion, superconducting, or photonic platforms).
• Exceptional communication, collaboration, and technical leadership skills; comfortable engaging with both executives and deep technical audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• Recognized leadership in quantum computing R&D, evidenced by a strong publication and/or open-source track record.
• Depth in quantum algorithms and applications, quantum error correction, and quantum software and tooling.
• Experience mapping algorithms and QEC protocols to hardware implementations and collaborating closely with experimental teams.
• Familiarity with production-grade software practices and lifecycle management.
• Experience in turning R&D results into concrete technical requirements for product development.
• Demonstrated passion for education, outreach, and community building (talks, blog posts, tutorials, workshops, or course design).
• Proven experience leading distributed, global teams across time zones and cultures.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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Job Title: Senior Technical Product Manager – quantum computing services 
Job Type: Full-time 
Job Location: Boston, MA 
Reports to: Vice President of Quantum Computing Services 

Summary 

QuEra is seeking a Senior Technical Product Manager to join the Quantum Computing Services team at our Boston headquarters. You will play a foundational role in shaping the company’s product strategy and processes and taking responsibility for the success of our products and services.  

The team’s mission is to transform neutral atom quantum computing technology into products and services offering cutting-edge quantum computing functionality, delivered both via the cloud and as managed on-premise solutions, and interfaced by users via a variety of in-house and third-party software. As the Senior TPM, you will partner closely with scientists, engineers, executives, and customers to define, communicate, and deliver the roadmap for quantum computing products and services. You will gather and synthesize both functional and non-functional requirements from customers, translating them into a clear and actionable product roadmap. Working closely with cross-functional teams, you will ensure that development efforts are both feasible and timely, delivering solutions that meet customer needs. In addition, you will drive project and program management activities to align with key milestones, ensuring execution stays on track and goals are achieved.  
 
In-depth exploration and a solid grasp of application algorithms for NISQ and early FTQC will be essential in shaping product features and roadmap priorities. This role calls for comprehensive technical expertise across the quantum computing stack—including hardware, control systems, compilers, quantum error correction, and algorithmic software. Given the product’s early stage, advancing both the maturity and stability of the technology is paramount. Success will require the ability to navigate complex trade-offs, balancing the push for rapid feature development with the need to ensure system robustness and reliability. 

Initial Projects 

• Year 1-2: Define, deliver, and execute a roadmap of products and services built on QuEra’s Gemini-class platform, enabling customers to access and develop on QuEra’s first-generation gate-based systems. Manage scope and timelines to meet both functional and non-functional requirements, ensuring a high level of customer satisfaction. Through successful product development, demonstrate QuEra’s QPU as the leading choice for executing algorithms in select, high-impact use cases. Bloqade, QuEra’s open-source software for creating, simulating and executing quantum program, will be a core part of the offerings and will require product management in its own right, as part of the role’s scope. 

• Year 2-3: Extend this roadmap to QuEra’s next generation, QEC QPU platform, supporting continuous supply of qubits, and logical, error-corrected quantum computation. This roadmap needs to be aligned with our long-term technical roadmap for 2027 and 2029.  

In parallel, you will establish and operate a product management process to synthesize, negotiate, document, and track requirements across internal and external stakeholders. 

Responsibilities 

As Senior Technical Product Manager, you will be expected to lead and drive the following activities: 
 

• Define and articulate the product vision and roadmap for QuEra’s quantum computing services (cloud-based and on-premise), ensuring alignment with company strategy and customer needs. 

• Gather and synthesize requirements from physicists, engineers, application developers, and customers across hardware, software, and operational domains. 

• Translate technical requirements into actionable deliverables, including structured product specifications, prioritized backlogs, and feature timelines. 

• Collaborate with engineering and R&D teams to deliver against specifications and milestones, balancing competing priorities, resource constraints, and technical uncertainties. 

• Lead product launch planning and execution, including customer adoption strategies, success metrics, and go-to-market support for new systems and services. 

• Establish, operate, and continuously refine product management processes, ensuring effective communication, decision-making, and execution across the company. 
   

You will also be expected to contribute to the following: 
 

• Collaborate with application developers and scientific partners on pilot projects, benchmarking efforts, and use-case validation. 

• Incorporate customer feedback and market insights into technical development and roadmap prioritization. 

• Support quality assurance, system integration, and operational readiness, ensuring reliable delivery of products and services. 

• Contribute to business development activities, including customer demos, RFP responses, and strategic partnerships that expand QuEra’s market presence. 

 
 
Qualifications 

• Proven experience (7+ years) in product management or technical leadership roles, ideally in deep-tech fields (quantum computing, HPC, semiconductors, complex hardware/software systems). 

• Strong technical background with the ability to engage deeply across the quantum computing stack—from hardware and control systems to compilers, quantum error correction, and algorithmic software. 

• Advanced degree in physics, engineering, or computer science. 

• Demonstrated success building and managing roadmaps that bridge science, engineering, and business needs. 

• Ability to succinctly capture requirements and convert them into actionable specifications and structured backlogs. 

• Experience with software and/or hardware lifecycle management, from prototyping to deployment and support. 

• Proven success in project and program management, balancing scope, timelines, and resources while navigating technical and organizational ambiguity. 

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both technical experts and business stakeholders. 

• Willingness to travel periodically to customer and machine locations worldwide. 

Preferred: 

• Proficiency with product management tools (e.g., Atlassian suite, Aha!) and agile methodologies. 

• Direct experience in quantum computing research, product development, or application algorithms (NISQ and early FTQC). 

• Familiarity with cloud-based services, managed infrastructure offerings, and enterprise adoption of emerging technologies. 

• Experience supporting customer-facing activities such as pilot projects, benchmarking, RFPs, and strategic partnerships. 

• Demonstrated ability to establish and scale product management processes within a growing organization 

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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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 learning and reinforcement learning, including practical usage of AI models such as LLMs in production or research environments.
• Understanding of quantum information theory and quantum computing fundamentals
• Experience deploying AI training and inference on HPC environments
• An excellent track record of publications in AI and/or quantum computing

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong experience in state-of-the-art quantum machine learning methods, such as quantum generative models and quantum reinforcement learning
• Experience in scientific software development, including prior open-source contributions

The approximate base salary range for this position is $145,600 - $227,500.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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Testing & Engineering Infrastructure Co-Op

Summary

QuEra invites ambitious students to join our team for internships and Co-ops, contributing to the Testing and Engineering Infrastructure team supporting our leading-edge quantum computer.

This role is a unique opportunity for students at the intersection of computer science and quantum technology, providing practical experience in an advanced technological environment.

The successful applicant will work alongside our Testing & Engineering Infrastructure Team to facilitate installation, support and definition of QuEra’s unique system configuration. As a member of the team you will gain experience in multiple operating systems, networking infrastructure, software deployment of microservices and integration with non-standard devices.

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No prior experience in quantum computing is necessary, making this an excellent chance to step into the field.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and implementation of datacenter infrastructure management (DCIM) and network infrastructure deployments.
• Staging, installation, and maintenance of hardware and software in datacenter and lab environments. Perform basic server, hardware, and network troubleshooting and root cause analysis
• Monitoring the health and status of the testing and engineering infrastructure used for qualifying quantum computer system operations.
• Document procedures, issues, and solutions to improve system reliability and operational efficiency.
• Work under one-on-one guidance of a mentor as part of a multidisciplinary team, including software developers, quantum physicists, and engineers.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program in Information Technology (preferred), Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field

• Hands-on experience with Networking infrastructure, Python and/or shell scripting.

• Eager to learn about practical application of networking fundamentals, infrastructure technologies, and real-world system operations
• Experience working with Linux, macOS, and Windows operating systems
• A strong problem solver with attention to detail and a collaborative mindset
• Able to communicate clearly and effectively in both written and verbal settings

Preferred Qualifications

• Real-world network troubleshooting in business setting.
• Experience with network management and observability tools such as Grafana, Netbox, Elasticsearch, and Kibana.

On-site internship/Co-op. There is no relocation offered for this role. Salary is $35/hr. 

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

Role Overview  
We are looking for a  Sr. Control System Engineer/Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to integrate and maintain the hardware and software systems that enable QuEra’s quantum controls and software stack. You’ll work closely with software engineers, physicists, hardware and test engineers to install, upgrade, maintain, test and troubleshoot multiple hardware and software control systems for our Quantum Computers. This role is a foundational systems engineering role to ensure the reliability, stability, and operational functionality of both our development and production environments.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Implement, maintain and test software and hardware in a heterogeneous system that controls disparate computer system devices. 

• Define, document, implement and test procedures for QuEra’s Quantum computer operations. 

• Manage science, development and testing infrastructure, including hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) setups, containerized services (K8S), routers, switches, and test systems. 

• Propose, and/or implement automated provisioning, configuration, and orchestration of local and remote compute systems used in controlling and testing, simulations.  

• Collaborate with software and test engineering teams to ensure smooth integration/deployment of DevOps tools with custom hardware and quantum-specific workflows.  

• Maintain artifact repositories, test result dashboards, and infrastructure for tracking regressions and system health.  

• Establish and enforce best practices for access control, system configuration, and lab operations.  

• Support incident response, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis for CI/CD failures or system anomalies. 

• Implement automation for monitoring and alerting for systems and services, integrating logs and metrics from embedded systems, test benches, and orchestration layers. 

• Work with CI/CD pipelines for building, testing, and deploying software and firmware across the quantum control stack. 

Required Qualifications  

• Practical implementation of LAN and WAN technologies on switches and routers (to include but not be limited to VLAN configuration, DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP based services) 

• Practical Linux (Ubuntu, Debian, Redhat) and Windows Administration experience, to include but not be limited to network operations and, application installation and debugging 

• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or Go, and familiarity with tools like Docker, Git, and Kubernetes.  

• Experience with CI/CD tools (e.g., GitLab CI, Jenkins) and infrastructure-as-code platforms (e.g., Ansible, Terraform, or similar).  

• Familiarity with observability tools (e.g., Grafana, Prometheus, ELK stack) and logging systems for real-time data monitoring.  

• Hands on experience with rack mount servers 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.  

• 10+ years of experience in a Network SQA, Systems Engineering, SRE, or infrastructure engineering roles.  

Preferred Qualifications  

• Experience supporting hybrid systems involving embedded devices, custom hardware, or real-time control systems.  

• Knowledge of secure software deployment and Product life cycles.  

• Experience with hardware-in-the-loop pipelines or distributed lab/test automation environments.  

• Exposure to scientific computing, HPC, or quantum software stacks is a plus.  

• Ability to thrive in fast-moving, interdisciplinary R&D teams.  

Salary range 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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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

Job Location:      Boston, MA

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.

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 as 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.

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 with data analysis and visualization libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, Pandas, Matplotlib). 
• Hands-on experience working with real experimental or measurement data, including noise handling, curve fitting, and model validation. 
• Familiarity with optimization and regression techniques, both classical (e.g., least-squares, nonlinear fits) and statistical (e.g., Bayesian inference, parameter estimation). 
• Comfort working in a hardware-facing environment, integrating software with lab instruments, data acquisition systems, or experimental control frameworks. 
• Solid understanding of version control (Git) and structured software development practices (testing, modularity, documentation). 
• Strong problem-solving ability, scientific curiosity, and a willingness to learn new physical systems quickly.
• Eager to grow from a capable engineer into a domain expert in quantum device 
• Enjoys hands-on experimentation, iteration, and uncovering structure in data. 
• Comfortable working across abstraction layers, from analyzing raw voltage traces to designing experiment-level calibration strategies. 
• Collaborative and adaptable; able to operate in an interdisciplinary environment spanning science, software, and hardware teams.

Nice to have 

• Experience with machine learning or data-driven modeling (e.g., for pattern recognition, drift prediction, or parameter inference). 
• Exposure to experimental physics or optics in a lab environment.
• Theory and practice of control systems.
• Familiarity with Kubernetes, Docker, or distributed analysis systems for scaling calibration and data pipelines. 
• Knowledge of signal processing and time-series analysis for extracting trends or correlations in data.
• Proficiency in C or C++.

Education & Experience  

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related quantitative field. 
• Candidates with diverse or nontraditional backgrounds who demonstrate strong programming and analytical skills are encouraged to apply. 
• Experience or exposure to experimental research, data-driven system optimization, or hardware-software integration (through research, internships, or personal projects) is a strong plus. 

The approximate base salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

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QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

Role Overview 

We are seeking a Software Engineer to join our QPU SW Engineering team. In this role, you will develop the software that orchestrates and controls our quantum hardware stack—from real-time control of lasers and FPGAs to system-wide configuration, diagnostics, and feedback. Working closely with physicists, systems architects, and hardware engineers, you’ll build the tools and infrastructure that enable precise, reliable, and scalable quantum operations. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Design and implement software systems for orchestrating quantum experiments, including pulse sequence generation, device coordination, and real-time system control. 

• Develop and maintain APIs and middleware that connect hardware control layers (e.g., FPGA, DACs, timing systems) with higher-level orchestration software and compilers. 

• Implement reliable communication and synchronization protocols across embedded and distributed system components. 

• Collaborate with system architects and physicists to translate experimental requirements into testable, high-performance software features. 

• Contribute to diagnostic and calibration routines for hardware validation and performance monitoring. 

• Develop tooling to support automation, test infrastructure, system state management, and logging. 

• Participate in system bring-up, integration testing, and cross-disciplinary debugging efforts. 

• Contribute to software architecture decisions, code reviews, and best practices across the engineering team. 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field. 

• 5+ years of experience developing software for hardware control, embedded systems, or distributed systems. 

• Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++, and experience working with hardware interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet). 

• Experience with real-time systems or hardware-in-the-loop control environments. 

• Familiarity with timing systems (e.g., PTP), and communication stacks. 

• Proficiency in system integration, testing, and performance tuning. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with scientific instrumentation, lab automation, or quantum hardware control systems. 

• Familiarity with FPGA systems, DAC/ADC control, or pulse sequencing frameworks. 

• Exposure to embedded Linux, RTOS, or custom firmware development. 

• Knowledge of calibration, feedback, or control loop algorithms. 

• Experience in multidisciplinary teams working at the intersection of hardware, software, and science. 

 The approximate base salary range for this position is $130,000 - $170,000.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

Principal Mechanical Engineer

About Us

We are building scalable, fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers that harness the power of atomic physics, precision engineering, and advanced control systems. Our interdisciplinary team combines quantum scientists, optical mechanical and electrical engineers, and software developers to push the boundaries of what’s physically possible.

About the Role

We are seeking a Principal Mechanical Engineer to lead the mechanical system design, system engineering, and infrastructure architecture that enable high-fidelity, scalable neutral atom quantum systems. This role will own key aspects of system design and integration — from mechanical and thermal stability to automated alignment and digital design workflows — ensuring that our hardware meets the demands of world-class quantum performance.

You will be responsible for end-to-end ownership of mechanical design and integration, partnering closely with physics, optical, and controls teams to deliver robust, high-precision, and manufacturable systems.

Key Areas of Ownership

• Thermal and Vibration Management – Architect and own thermal control systems, including liquid cooling infrastructure, vibration isolation, and dynamic stability of quantum system platforms.
• Systems Engineering (SysML) – Apply systems engineering principles and SysML modeling to define interfaces, requirements, and traceability across mechanical, electrical, and optical domains.
• PLM / Digital Thread – Establish and maintain a robust product lifecycle management (PLM) workflows and practices, ensuring a seamless digital thread from concept through production.
• CAD Ownership – Oversee mechanical CAD architecture, standards, libraries, and best practices across the engineering organization.
• DFM/DFA - Ensure smooth transfer of design to NPI at CM by ensuring design and documentation accuracy and completeness (mCAD, BOM, assembly and testing procedures and documentation, etc.).
• Alignment and Calibration Design for Automation – Lead the mechanical and control architecture for automated alignment, calibration, and repeatability across complex opto-mechanical subsystems.
• Precision Engineering – Develop robust, reliable, and stable assemblies supporting optical and electrical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own the architecture, design, optimization of electrical enclosures, liquid cooling and thermal/environmental control systems, ultra-high vacuum (UHV) chambers, vibration isolation, and precision opto-mechanical assemblies through delegation and mentoring of more junior engineers.
• Communicate clearly and concisely across multidisciplinary teams about technical reasoning and design tradeoffs, project statuses, risks, blockers, etc.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (optical engineering, electrical engineering, controls engineering, laser engineering, software engineering, AMO physicists and other scientists) to ensure tight integration and system-level performance and reliability
• Advocate for and help implement engineering best practices including phase-gated design process, testing, and proper documentation to enable reliability and scalability, while also balancing the need to make rapid progress in a fast moving startup environment.
• Contribute strategically to system roadmaps, manufacturing scaling plans, and overall hardware development strategy.
• 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 clearly define requirements for modules and systems, and to translate those requirements into testable acceptance criteria.

Qualifications

Required:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years in precision mechanical design for high-stability or opto-mechanical systems.
• Expertise in thermal management, vibration isolation, and liquid cooling systems.
• Strong proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., SolidWorks or Inventor), PLM and digital thread practices, and analysis tools.
• Experience implementing systems engineering frameworks (SysML, MBSE).
• Proven success in leading complex, multi-disciplinary hardware development programs from concept through to production
• Collaborative mindset
• Ability to move fast and keep multiple projects moving forward at the same time

Preferred:

• Background in atomic physics, quantum systems, or UHV opto-mechanical design.
• Experience developing and scaling automation systems for precision alignment or calibration.
• Hands-on experience with precision assembly, metrology, and validation testing.
• Proven track record of taking design from concept through NPI and into sustainment
• Strong communication and leadership skills across technical and executive teams.

Salary Range: 150,000 - 210,000. 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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

Mechanical Engineer 

Position Overview

QuEra is seeking a Mechanical Engineer with expertise and experience in manufacturing to join our growing team building next-generation neutral atom quantum computers. This individual will work collaboratively with other engineers and the supply chain team to facilitate smooth new product introductions (NPIs) by ensuring documentation packages are accurate, complete and ready to transfer to suppliers and contract manufacturing partners. You will bridge the gap between design engineering and fabrication, ensuring that technical specifications and production requirements are properly communicated to vendors.

The ideal candidate will have a foundation in mechanical design principles, proficiency with 3D modeling tools (Autodesk Inventor preferred), strong experience in design for manufacturing and assembly (DfM/DfA), knowledge of GD&T, and experience working with machine shops and contract manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure documentation packages are accurate, complete and ready to transfer to suppliers and contract manufacturing partners
• Update existing designs and drawings, conduct design for manufacturing/assembly (DFM/DFA) reviews, and maintain documentation for customized products
• Author and maintain assembly and inspection procedures related to the manufacture of mechanical, electro-mechanical and opto-mechanical modules and sub-assemblies
• Change management and product structure management within CAD and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools
• Maintain QuEra’s technical drawing standards and support the design engineering team to execute changes to drawings as required
• Release technical documentation packages to external vendors and coordinate CAD file conversions
• Interact with suppliers to troubleshoot production issues, and maintain design and manufacturing documentation for improvements
• Ensure BOMs are properly structured and BOM data is accurate for procurement and collaborate with sourcing teams to resolve supplier discrepancies
• Design of modules as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience in mechanical design and creating manufacturing documentation packages in support of outsourcing production
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software (preferably Inventor) and experience using PDM software (preferably Autodesk Vault)
• Thorough understanding of fabrication, machining, sheet metal, and electromechanical and/or optomechanical assembly techniques
• Proficiency with product lifecycle management (PLM) and configuration management processes (ECO/ECR/MCO)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in optical systems and/or electronic systems manufacturing environments
• Experience with prototype fabrication and testing
• Familiarity with digital thread and model-based definition (MBD) environments
• Previous experience working in a startup environment

Salary Range: 125,000 - 160,000. 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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

Facilities Manager (TBD)

As Facilities Manager supporting our multi-site locations in Boston, Harwell (UK) and Tsukuba (Japan), you will lead the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of mission-critical mechanical systems supporting Quera Computing.  This role owns company-wide mechanical maintenance execution, vendor performance, operational readiness, and technician leadership across electrical, cooling and HVAC infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations, maintenance, and service execution for critical mechanical and HVAC infrastructure.
• Own mechanical plant readiness, including preventive maintenance, corrective work, inspections, and restoration activities.
• Manage site engineers & technicians, contractors, and service vendors, ensuring strong safety performance, quality, documentation, and SLA adherence.
• Drive troubleshooting and response for mechanical failures, abnormal conditions, and performance degradation impacting uptime.
• Partner with engineering and scientific teams on retrofits, upgrades, system turnover, and operational acceptance.
• Lead or support root cause analysis for major or recurring issues and ensure corrective actions are fully implemented and sustained.
• Maintain audit-ready records including procedures, service reports, maintenance history, turnover documentation, and CMMS data.
• Champion safe work practices, environmental compliance, and disciplined process execution across all mechanical operations.
• Develop and execute facilities management plans for key locations. Optimize infrastructure lifecycles, develop preventative maintenance plans, and qualify maintenance vendors.
• Qualify, retain, and manage consultant teams and contractors to participate in the planning and execution of facility build-outs and capital projects
• Coordinate with consultants to secure all necessary development and building permits
• Oversee contractors and vendors during construction, ensuring the work is performed consistent with the contract documents
• Manage all project documentation and workflow including drawings, permits, RFIs, and change orders
• Manage physical security programs and procedures for all facilities

Qualifications

• Experience leading mechanical plant operations, HVAC service, or critical cooling maintenance in data centers or other uptime-critical environments.
• Strong knowledge of chilled water systems, cooling towers, pumps, CRAHs, AHUs, CDUs, and related controls platforms.
• Experience managing vendors, maintenance programs, incident response, and service execution in 24x7 operations.
• Experience supporting commissioning, turnover, or operational acceptance of new or upgraded systems is preferred.
• 7-10 years of work experience in project management in a multi-disciplinary real estate environment is required.
• Must be willing to work on site 5 days a week & respond to off hour emergencies.
• Ability to travel on occasion to global sites (e.g., UK, Japan)

Skills and Competencies

• Strong troubleshooting judgment and calm decision-making under pressure.
• Deep commitment to safety, procedure adherence, and documentation rigor.
• Clear communicator able to translate plant conditions, risks, and actions for varied stakeholders.
• Strong planning and execution discipline across maintenance, backlog, and operational priorities.

Salary Range: 145,000 - 190,000. 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 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. 

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).
• Deep understanding of quantum computational models and algorithmic complexity.
• Strong communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Postdoctoral or industrial experience in quantum computing, especially in algorithm design.
• Experience in using software packages for fault-tolerant quantum algorithms research and quantum resource estimation (e.g. Qualtran).
• Strong software engineering skills.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $145,600 - $227,500.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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Summary

QuEra Computing is seeking a talented and innovative theorist with a strong background in theoretical atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics and quantum information science to support the modeling and architecture development of our digital neutral-atom quantum computers. In this role, you will develop detailed physics-based models of key sub-components that constitute a neutral atom quantum computer, to characterize and enhance their performance. You will work closely with experimental teams to validate and refine models, define technical requirements and operating regimes, and guide experimental progress. You will also collaborate with compiler, applications, and QEC teams to ensure that low-level control abstractions and interfaces are aligned with algorithmic and architectural requirements. You will be expected to independently drive modeling efforts and translate theoretical insights into concrete guidance for experiments and architecture decisions.

Qualifications

• PhD in theoretical atomic, molecular, and optical (AMO) physics or a closely related field.
• Experience modeling AMO experiments, including realistic multi-level atomic structure calculations, light-matter interactions, and Rydberg physics.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate productively with experimental AMO or quantum hardware groups.
• Strong publication record in AMO physics or other relevant areas of quantum science.
• Basic knowledge of quantum error correction methods and quantum algorithms.
• Proficiency in Python and/or Julia for scientific modeling and simulation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience modeling noise sources, imperfections, and decoherence in neutral-atom platforms.
• Hands-on experience with open quantum systems simulations.
• Experience with pulse-level control, Hamiltonian engineering, and quantum control/optimization.
• Familiarity with benchmarking and characterization of quantum hardware primitives.
• Experience translating physical noise models into logical-level performance metrics.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $130,400 - $211,900.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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• 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).

• 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).
• Track record of peer-reviewed publications in top-tier journals.

• Familiarity with neutral atom platforms, including Rydberg physics, optical lattices, or tweezer arrays.
• Demonstrated expertise in theoretical modeling of atomic systems or quantum platforms.
• Experience with Hamiltonian simulation, variational quantum algorithms (VQAs), and quantum error correction.
• Experience in working across theory and application, including engagement with experimentalists and engineers.
• Interest in translating fundamental research into commercial quantum technologies.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $110,000-$120,000.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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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 closely related field (Ph.D. or M.S. preferred).
• 5-8 years work experience designing optical and opto-mechanical systems in a non-academic (industry, national lab, FFRDC or similar) environment with enterprise engineering practices.
• Excellent system-level design skills including Zemax simulation skills, COMSOL simulation skills, and CAD design skills, etc.
• Deep domain expertise in the areas of
• Free-space optics (free-space and fiber)
• Modulators
• Electronics
• Lasers
• Optical system characterization and testing
• Ultra-high vacuum
• Strong hands-on laboratory skills (e.g. assembly, alignment, cleaning, testing)
• Experience leading the design of scientific instruments and apparatuses and bringing complex optical systems from concept to production.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

Electrical Manufacturing Engineer

Boston, MA USA

Electrical Engineer 

Position Overview

QuEra is seeking an Electrical Engineer with expertise and experience in manufacturing to join our growing team building next-generation neutral atom quantum computers. This individual will work collaboratively with other engineers and the supply chain team to facilitate smooth new product introductions (NPIs) by ensuring documentation packages are accurate, complete and ready to transfer to suppliers and contract manufacturing partners. You will bridge the gap between design engineering and fabrication, ensuring that technical specifications and production requirements are properly communicated to vendors.

The ideal candidate will have a foundation in electrical design principles, proficiency with PCB CAD software (Altium preferred), strong experience in design for manufacturing and assembly (DFM/DFA), knowledge of GD&T, and experience working with PCB fabrication houses (foreign and domestic) and contract manufacturers.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure documentation packages are accurate, complete and ready to transfer to suppliers and contract manufacturing partners
• Update existing designs and drawings, conduct design for manufacturing/assembly (DFM/DFA) reviews, and maintain documentation for customized products
• Author and maintain assembly and inspection procedures related to the manufacture of analog/RF electrical, power electrical, electro-mechanical modules and sub-assemblies
• Maintain and categorize Corporate Altium Part Managed Library. Create new footprints/symbols for new parts (Parts Librarian).  
• Change management and product structure management within CAD and product lifecycle management (PLM) tools
• Maintain QuEra’s technical drawing standards and support the design engineering team to execute changes to drawings as required
• Release technical documentation packages to external vendors and coordinate CAD file conversions
• Interact with suppliers to troubleshoot production issues, and maintain design and manufacturing documentation for improvements
• Ensure BOMs are properly structured and BOM data is accurate for procurement and collaborate with sourcing teams to resolve supplier discrepancies
• Review schematics, layouts, and BOMs to identify manufacturability risks early
• Influence design decisions to improve yield, reliability, and cost.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronics or a related field; in lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience performing the described duties
• Minimum 3 years of professional experience with electrical systems and creating manufacturing documentation packages in support of outsourcing production
• Proficiency in PCB CAD software (preferably Altium).
• Thorough understanding of PCB fabrication, assembly, production test, ICT, flying probe, developing custom test setups. 
• Proficiency with product lifecycle management (PLM) and configuration management processes (ECO/ECR/MCO)
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in FCC/UL/CE and General Compliance Testing
• Experience with prototype fabrication and testing
• Familiarity with digital thread and model-based definition (MBD) environments
• Previous experience working in a startup environment

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

Summary

QuEra Computing is seeking talented, impact-motivated researchers with strong expertise in quantum error correction and decoding. You will be part of the team to develop and implement quantum error correction protocols and decoding algorithms on our unique hardware. You will have the opportunity to work with a vibrant community of academic and industry collaborators, and to help our growing team of diverse experts address fascinating challenges, from the development of hardware-efficient error correction schemes and decoding algorithms for our unique Rydberg atom quantum computer, to the design of protocols for executing fault-tolerant quantum logic, and finally to the implementation of fault-tolerant quantum algorithms with these methods.

Qualifications

• PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Strong background in quantum computing and quantum error correction
• An exceptional publication record in relevant fields
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong software skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience implementing high-performance decoders, including both software and hardware implementations
• Experience simulating error correction protocols
• Experience collaborating with experimental teams and/or implementing error correction protocols on hardware
• Experience with high-performance software development and real-time operations
• Experience with machine learning methods

The approximate base salary range for this position is $130,400 - $211,900.

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 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.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience
• Experience in machine learning for scientific problems
• Experience in quantum computing and quantum error correction
• An exceptional publication record in relevant fields
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong software skills

• Experience simulating error correction protocols
• Experience collaborating with experimental teams and/or implementing error correction protocols on hardware
• Experience with high-performance software development and real-time operations

The approximate base salary range for this position is $130,400 - $211,900.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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• 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).

• 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.

• Familiarity with experimental quantum computing platforms, including but not limited to atom arrays.
• Proficiency with numerical simulation and scientific programming.
• Experience with decoders or machine learning.
• Ability to work across theory and application, including engagement with experimentalists and engineers.
• Interest in translating fundamental research into commercial quantum technologies.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $110,000-$120,000.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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Summary

QuEra Computing is seeking a Senior Technical Product Manager – SDK and User Engagement to own the product strategy, delivery, and adoption of the developer tooling that researchers and developers use to run high‑impact experiments and applications on QuEra’s neutral‑atom quantum computers. You’ll operate at the intersection of quantum R&D, scientific software engineering, and an external developer community, translating capabilities across quantum‑classical hybrid workflows, circuit‑level programming, qubit/atom shuttling, and pulse‑level control into an SDK that is coherent, usable, and trusted.

This is a foundational product role in a fast-growing area. You’ll drive the end-to-end developer journey: from “time‑to‑first‑experiment” and documentation quality, to stable APIs and predictable release processes, to community engagement and open-source governance. Working closely with R&D and engineering teams, you’ll turn emerging research results (including advances in neutral‑atom platforms and quantum error correction) into concrete product requirements, representative examples, and developer-ready interfaces—balancing rapid innovation with robustness, reliability, and long-term maintainability.

Responsibilities

• Own the SDK product vision and roadmap
  • Define and communicate the product vision, positioning, and roadmap for QuEra’s SDK and developer-facing software stack.
  • Align priorities across company strategy, hardware/service constraints, internal stakeholders, and external developer needs.
• Translate science and R&D into software requirements
  • Convert quantum concepts, system capabilities, and new R&D outcomes into actionable product specifications (PRDs), Request for Comments (RFCs), and well-scoped deliverables.
  • Identify representative use cases, minimal reproducible examples, and benchmarking targets to validate requirements and guide implementation.
• Collect structured user feedback and drive prioritization
  • Collect structured feedback from customers and users on usability, UI, workflows, recurring pain points, and operational friction.
  • Synthesize insights into roadmap updates and requirements. Partner with software teams to ensure feedback is actionable, prioritized, and reflected in backlogs and release plans.
• Drive developer experience and steward an open-source community
  • Partner with software engineers and scientists to improve usability across the SDK: APIs, workflows, error messages, onboarding, tutorials, and reference examples.
  • Establish open-source triage and governance practices: issue taxonomy, labeling, prioritization, contribution guidelines, and community processes.
• Ensure quality, reliability, and operational readiness
  • Support QA, integration readiness, and operational considerations so SDK releases work reliably with hardware services (cloud and/or managed environments).
  • Drive versioning, deprecation policy, change logs, migration guides, and release communications to maintain trust with the community.
  • Help balance early-stage innovation with stability—setting expectations clearly when features are experimental vs. production-ready.

Qualifications

• M.S. in Computer Science, Physics, or a related field, with 5+ years of experience in technical product management, developer tools, scientific software, HPC, or adjacent domains.
• Proven ability to work deeply with engineering and research teams—comfortable operating in ambiguity and making sound trade-offs across scope, schedule, and technical risk.
• Strong understanding or hands-on experience in modern software engineering practices (API design, backwards compatibility, testing, CI/CD fundamentals, documentation, and lifecycle discipline).
• Ability to learn new quantum algorithms and translate them into clear requirements and minimal examples.
• Working knowledge of compiler concepts (e.g., intermediate representations, compiler transforms, optimization strategies) and a clear understanding of compile-time vs. runtime trade-offs.
• Excellent communication and technical writing skills; strong at reframing “XY problems” into clear, actionable requirements.
• Proficiency with product management tools and agile execution (e.g. GitHub and Jira); demonstrated cross-functional delivery and project/program leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in quantum computing, quantum information, computer science or engineering (or related area) with demonstrated exposure to software development cycles (especially SDKs, compilers, or scientific tooling).
• 3–5+ years of hands-on technical development or research experience in scientific software, compilers, infrastructure, or tooling.
• Experience engaging and growing an open-source community (triage, contributor workflows, governance, and public roadmap practices).
• Demonstrated systems/low-level programming experience (e.g., Rust, C++) and/or compiler engineering experience (including contributions to widely used open-source compilers or developer toolchains).
• Strong track record of translating emerging research into pragmatic product requirements and developer-ready deliverables.
• Proven technical communication through public artifacts (e.g., blog posts, tutorials, documentation sets, workshops, talks, or example repositories).

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

• Deeply study academic and industry papers on quantum-classical hybrid workflows, quantum HPC/AI Data center integration, and the accelerations of AI for Science/Quantum discovery via quantum computing.
• Identify high-value use cases (e.g., quantum chemistry, materials discovery, cryptoanalysis, optimization) relevant to HPC and AI centers
• Translate theoretical research into practical product requirements — what integration, APIs, or software layers are needed to run these use cases.
• Collaborate with research teams to maintain technical credibility when engaging HPC customers or partners.
• Co-design solutions with lighthouse customers to verify the feasibility

• Use the HPC value chain framework (hardware → integration → data center → middleware → workloads → services) to:
• Map current players (AWS, HPE, NVIDIA, etc.) and their quantum readiness.
• Identify where quantum computing fits within this chain (e.g., as accelerator hardware, a cloud service, or a hybrid scheduler layer).
• Define which layers QuEra should own vs. partner — e.g.:
• Own: Quantum hardware, quantum control stack.
• Partner: Data center operations, cloud orchestration, middleware, hybrid execution APIs.

• Gather technical and operational requirements from HPC and AI center operators:
• Power, cooling, networking, physical integration.
• Scheduler integration (Slurm, PBS, AWS Batch, Kubernetes).
• Security, compliance, and monitoring needs.
• Define product specifications for Quantum-Classical Integration Interfaces (QCII) — the APIs, SDKs, and orchestration layers that enable hybrid workloads.

• Build a partner map for each value chain layer:
• Hardware partners: compute (NVIDIA, AMD, ARM), interconnect (Infiniband), storage (DDN, AWS FSx).
• Cloud/HPC providers: AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, HPE Cray, NVIDIA DGX Cloud.
• System Integrators: Dell, HPE
• Middleware/software partners: Slurm
• Application/industry partners
• Lead technical discussions and joint proof-of-concept programs with selected partners.
• Evaluate integration options — e.g., on-prem quantum node vs. cloud-connected quantum service.

• Define a phased integration roadmap for quantum into HPC centers and AI data center:
• Simulation stage: Run QuEra simulators on HPC clusters.
• Hybrid orchestration stage: Enable joint scheduling of classical + quantum workloads.
• Native quantum accelerator stage: Deploy QuEra hardware within HPC/AI center or connect over high-speed link.
• Balance build/partner decisions at each stage, ensuring scalability and differentiation.

• Act as the bridge between technical R&D, engineering, business development, and external partners.
• Create clear documentation (requirements docs, partner briefs, integration specs).
• Communicate effectively with HPC operators and enterprise customers (translating quantum complexity into operational language).

• A complete map of the HPC/AI ecosystem relevant to quantum integration.
• Clear technical and operational requirements for deploying QuEra hardware in HPC centers.
• At least 2–3 strategic technical partnerships (e.g., with AWS, HPE, or NVIDIA).
• Defined build-vs-partner strategy for each value chain layer.
• Delivery of hybrid quantum-classical prototype or proof-of-concept within HPC environment.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $170,000-250,000.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

About Us

We are building quantum computing systems that push the boundary of what is physically possible. Doing so requires a rare combination of scientific depth, engineering rigor, and operational maturity.

Our Quantum Control Platform sits at the heart of this effort, translating physics breakthroughs into executable engineering across hardware, software, optics, embedded systems, and automation. As we scale, we are looking for a Senior Technical Product Manager to serve as the operational backbone between our quantum physics research team and our multi-disciplinary engineering organization.

This is not a traditional software product role. You will operate at the intersection of complex hardware development and modern agile delivery, making them work together in a physics-constrained environment.

The Role

Requirements Translation & Traceability

You will work directly with quantum physicists to extract scientific intent — goals such as enabling a logical non-Clifford gate, achieving specific QPU-level performance milestones, or meeting target fidelity thresholds — and translate them into structured, executable engineering requirements.

You will:

• Build full traceable requirement hierarchies from top-level physics goals down to subsystem specifications
• Cover domains including control electronics, embedded systems, optics, calibration workflows, and automation
• Define clear acceptance criteria and validation plans at every level
• Ensure no critical requirement lives informally in someone’s head
• Your work will create clarity where complexity currently dominates.

Documentation Discipline & Governance

You will own and elevate the requirements process, not just participate in it.

This includes:

• Defining standardized requirement templates
• Establishing definition-of-ready and definition-of-done criteria
• Implementing milestone readiness frameworks
• Institutionalizing documentation governance within Jira and Confluence
• Ensuring proper decomposition, traceability, ownership, and auditability

You will introduce structure without bureaucracy — building systems that accelerate execution rather than slow it down.

Agile Delivery Partnership

Engineering owns delivery. You will be their strongest product partner.

You will:

• Structure requirements so they are consumable by agile hardware and software teams
• Decompose physics goals into Jira epics and stories while preserving validation rigor
• Participate fluently in sprint planning, backlog grooming, and retrospectives
• Operate effectively in hybrid delivery environments where hardware constraints meet agile cadence

You understand where agile breaks in hardware environments — and how to adapt it without becoming dogmatic or reverting to rigid sequential processes.

Stakeholder Alignment & Process Maturity

You will align scientists, hardware engineers, and software engineers around shared execution frameworks.

This role requires:

• Translating between research language and engineering execution models in real time
• Surfacing unstated assumptions in scientific requirements
• Challenging habits constructively
• Raising the overall maturity of technical product management across the organization

You lead through credibility and demonstrated value — not mandate.

What We’re Looking For

• 8–15+ years of experience in technical product management within deep-tech, hardware-centric, multi-disciplinary environments
• Background in industries where precision and traceability are non-negotiable, such as:
• Photonics and optical systems (e.g., Coherent, Lumentum, II-VI)
• Lidar and sensing (e.g., Luminar, Ouster)
• Defense and aerospace with photonics or directed energy programs
• Scientific instrumentation (e.g., Thorlabs, Newport)
• Semiconductor capital equipment (e.g., ASML, Applied Materials)
• Fusion energy, advanced aerospace, or modern defense companies (e.g., SpaceX, Anduril, Joby)

You have:

• Personally built requirements governance frameworks, not just operated within them
• Demonstrated end-to-end requirement traceability from high-level goals to subsystem specifications
• Defined acceptance criteria and validation plans across complex systems
• Deep fluency in Jira and Confluence
• Experience with dedicated requirements management tools such as Jama or Aha
• Strong technical grounding in physics, electrical engineering, optics, or related fields
• The ability to engage meaningfully with PhD-level scientists and systems engineers

You are:

• A mature, credible operator who earns trust quickly
• Comfortable introducing process discipline in high-intellect environments
• Comfortable working in ambiguity while building structure
• On-site in Boston and thrive in fast, whiteboard-heavy collaboration

Nice to Have

• Direct experience with quantum computing hardware or quantum software stacks
• Familiarity with neutral atom systems
• Experience with optical system integration, laser control, or free-space beam control
• Familiarity with calibration workflows, qubit characterization, or QPU benchmarking
• Experience building or scaling a technical product management function

What Success Looks Like in Year One

• A fully traceable requirement hierarchy from physics goals to subsystem specifications
• Engineering teams executing against documented requirements with clear acceptance criteria
• Governance frameworks embedded in Jira and Confluence and operating sustainably
• Measurable improvement in organizational requirements maturity
• Scientists and engineers describing the requirements process as a source of clarity, not overhead

If you thrive at the intersection of frontier science and disciplined engineering execution — and want to help build quantum systems that redefine what computation can do — we would love to talk.

As QuEra scales from individual machine development to a cohesive platform, this role will ensure that requirements are clearly specified, validation protocols are established, and system builds proceed predictably. By bringing structure, visibility, and technical coherence to our process, this person will enable teams to deliver high-performance machines efficiently, collaboratively, and with minimal rework.

Salary: $170,000-250,000QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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Summary

QuEra Computing is seeking a mission-driven Quantum Scientist focused on designing and delivering specialized content for community engagement, customer training, and AI-enabled learning experiences. You’ll use your expertise in quantum information, machine learning, and modern AI systems to create learning pathways that bridge users to the latest outcomes in quantum computing research – particularly that by QuEra’s team – via our Bloqade software suite and our current and upcoming neutral-atom hardware.

In addition to building world-class educational content, you will help integrate AI agents, ML-driven analytics, and scalable infrastructure into our enablement ecosystem—enhancing user onboarding, experimentation workflows, and community engagement.

Deliverables include lessons, tutorials, notebooks, AI-assisted labs, hackathon challenges, interactive agents, and technical presentations tailored to users across academia, national labs, and industry.

Some travel may be required for workshops, conferences, and hackathons.

Responsibilities

• Design, author, and maintain structured, hands-on learning materials (courses, tutorials, notebooks, problem sets, quizzes, and challenge tracks) aligned with  neutral-atom quantum computing capabilities.
• Develop AI-enhanced learning tools, including intelligent tutoring workflows, agent-assisted coding labs, and automated feedback systems.
• Build and deploy lightweight ML or AI agent systems that support user onboarding, documentation navigation, experiment configuration, or workflow optimization.
• Produce clear, accurate technical presentations and demos for customers, partners, conferences, and hackathons; deliver live and online instruction.
• Closely collaborate with the applications research, product and solutions teams to ensure content reflects the latest algorithms, applications, APIs, and hardware constraints.
• Translate new R&D into learner pathways; define objectives and assessments; use learner data, ML-driven insights, and feedback to iterate and improve.
• Contribute to scalable infrastructure for educational environments (cloud-based notebooks, APIs, model endpoints, experiment orchestration systems).
• Drive customer/partner enablement and community programs (hackathons, forums, workshops) and expand documentation to lower adoption barriers.
• Explore and prototype AI agents that assist users in quantum program synthesis, parameter optimization, debugging, or workflow automation.

Qualifications

• Advanced experience in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Machine Learning, or a related field (PhD preferred; MSc/BSc with equivalent experience considered).
• Strong foundation in quantum information/science, spanning algorithmic building blocks, software tooling, data analysis, and hardware limitations.
• Experience using machine learning systems, AI agents, LLM-based tooling, or intelligent automation frameworks.
• Familiarity with modern ML/AI infrastructure (e.g., model APIs, vector databases, agent orchestration frameworks, cloud deployment, experiment tracking).
• Experience creating technical education materials or teaching (tutorials, workshops, developer content), with demonstrated interest in research-informed pedagogy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex topics to diverse technical audiences.
• Collaborative mindset and the discipline to independently deliver high-quality technical and educational artifacts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Bloqade or other QIS tooling for scientific computing.
• Familiarity with neutral-atom quantum computing platforms.
• Experience applying ML techniques and agents to scientific and quantum computing, particularly in the context of education.
• Experience building or deploying AI agents (e.g., retrieval-augmented systems, code assistants, orchestration frameworks).
• Experience with MLOps, infrastructure-as-code, containerization, or cloud-based notebook environments.
• Track record presenting at conferences, running hackathons, or building developer communities.
• Comfort using data analytics and ML methods to evaluate learning outcomes and improve curricula.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $130,400 - $211,900.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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Summary

The individual in this role will contribute to the advancement of neutral-atom based quantum computing technologies. The individual in this role will be involved in the design, implementation, and characterization of neutral-atom quantum computing systems, and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and computer scientists to push the boundaries of quantum computing using neutral-atom platforms.

Responsibilities

• Design and build state-of-the-art neutral atom quantum computers.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to verify and validate modules and subsystems
• Investigate sources of noise and decoherence and propose mitigation strategies.
• Analyze experimental data and draw meaningful conclusions to guide system improvements.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in AMO physics and quantum computing.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Physics or a related field, with a focus on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) physics.
• Hands-on experience with quantum computing platforms and technologies. 
• Proven experience working with neutral atoms, trapped ions or other quantum systems.
• Proven experience architecting and integrating complex systems with both hardware and software components.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills, a self-starting, inventive attitude towards problem-solving.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Proficient programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or similar.
• Track record of publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
• Proficient with Git, GitHub.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $130,400 - $211,900.

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 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.

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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.

About Us

QuEra is building the future of computation using neutral atom quantum technology. As a fast-moving startup at the bleeding edge of quantum computing, we are translating advanced physics into scalable, manufacturable systems. Our environment is dynamic, collaborative, and mission-driven — where today’s prototype becomes tomorrow’s production platform. This is a unique position

Position Overview

We are seeking a hands-on Inventory & Planning Manager to lead high-tech inventory control and production planning in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role will be instrumental in building and scaling the materials infrastructure that supports precision quantum hardware.

The ideal candidate has experience supervising inventory and planning functions in a high-tech manufacturing setting, thrives in ambiguity, and can create structure where processes are still evolving. You will oversee ERP-driven inventory systems with audit responsibilities, shipping and receiving operations, material planning, and process development — all while supporting rapid engineering iteration and changing production demands.

This role requiring both strategic thinking and day-to-day operational execution.

Key Responsibilities

Inventory & Materials Management

• Supervise and execute inventory control processes for high-value, high-precision components. Reporting requirements to both the Head of Supply chains and Finance/Accounting
• Ensure accurate material transactions in ERP systems (receiving, WIP, transfers, cycle counts, adjustments).
• Develop and maintain inventory accuracy standards, cycle count programs, and traceability controls.
• Partner with Engineering and Manufacturing to manage engineering change orders (ECOs) and material revisions.

Production Planning & ERP

• Execute production planning activities in coordination with manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain.
• Translate evolving build plans into actionable material requirements.
• Maintain accurate BOMs, routings, and planning parameters in ERP.
• Identify material shortages and proactively mitigate risk to production schedules.

Shipping & Receiving Operations

• Oversee inbound and outbound logistics, ensuring proper documentation, handling, and compliance. International shipping experience and compliance is a plus.
• Establish and refine receiving inspection workflows for sensitive components.
• Manage packaging and shipping for delicate, high-tech assemblies and prototypes.

Process Development & Continuous Improvement

• Develop scalable processes for inventory management in a rapidly growing organization.
• Implement best practices for material flow, kitting, labeling, storage, and traceability.
• Drive improvements in ERP utilization, data accuracy, and operational metrics.
• Build documentation and SOPs where processes are still emerging.

Required Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in high-tech inventory, materials, or production planning within a manufacturing environment. 2+ years of experience in a part planning role.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems ( Microsoft Dynamics experience a plus)
• Understanding of BOM structures, material requirements planning (MRP), and production workflows.
• Experience managing shipping and receiving high-value or sensitive equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new processes in a scaling organization.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in hardware startups, advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, aerospace, photonics, or precision instrumentation.
• Familiarity with regulated, export-controlled, or high-security environments.
• Experience supporting R&D-driven production where designs evolve rapidly.
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement training.

What Makes You Successful in This Role

• You are comfortable working with incomplete information and shifting priorities.
• You bring structure without creating bureaucracy.
• You are equally comfortable executing physical tasks and in ERP systems.
• You anticipate problems before they impact production.
• You thrive in environments where daily requirements are not fully defined.
• You balance precision and agility.

Summary

In this role, you will contribute to the advancement of neutral-atom-based quantum computing technologies by architecting, prototyping and integrating optical subsystems into QuEra’s next-generation quantum computers. These subsystems rely on diffractive optics, holography, optical tiling strategies, aberration correction, and camera-in-loop feedback to deliver stable, uniform, and precisely controlled optical fields across large qubit arrays. As part of an R&D team, you will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary group of physicists, engineers, and computer scientists to push the boundaries of quantum computing using neutral-atom platforms by helping shape long-term optical system design decisions.

Responsibilities

• Design and prototype scalable optical architectures for trapping, addressing, and readout of next-generation neutral atom qubit arrays.
• Model optical systems including diffraction, aberrations, polarization effects, and alignment sensitivities.
• Establish integration strategies of new optical modules to optimize performance of neutral atom quantum computers.
• Implement diagnostic and calibration strategies linking optical design to experimental outcomes, enabling rapid commissioning and long-term stability.
• Partner with hardware engineering team to translate architectural concepts into deployable hardware and alignment procedures.
• Evaluate emerging beam-shaping and multiplexing technologies for next-generation scalability.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in optical engineering, beam shaping, and optical computing relevant to neutral atom quantum computing. 

Qualifications

• Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Optics, Physics, or a related field with a strong background in optical system design and implementation. 
• Hands-on laboratory experience with free-space optical alignment, diagnostics, and characterization techniques. 
• Proven experience architecting and integrating complex systems with both hardware and software components. 
• Demonstrated experience modeling optical propagation, aberrations, and system tolerances using analytical or numerical tools, e.g., Zemax. 
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, MATLAB, or similar environments for modeling, analysis, and calibration workflows. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to take technical ownership of complex subsystems. 
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across physics, engineering, and software teams. 
• Track record of publications or significant technical contributions in relevant areas.

Preferred Qualifications

• CAD design skills. 
• Proficiency with git, GitHub, and modern collaborative development workflows. 
• Experience with neutral atom, ion, or other quantum computing platforms. 
• Familiarity with beam shaping technologies such as spatial light modulators, acousto-optic deflectors, diffractive optics. 
• Background in stability engineering, including mitigation of thermal, mechanical, and pointing drifts. 

The approximate base salary range for this position is $130,400 - $211,900.

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 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.

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Summary

QuEra Computing Inc. seeks a Principal Scientific Software Engineer to lead the development of QuEra's quantum error correction (QEC) software stack. In this role, you will define the technical direction for circuit-level QEC compilation, mentor and lead a team of engineers, and drive the architecture of our error-corrected quantum compiler pipeline built on Kirin — QuEra's in-house SSA-based compiler infrastructure featuring an MLIR-inspired dialect design with multi-stage programming capabilities. You will work at the boundary between high-level error-corrected circuit representations and lower-level compilation stages such as atom shuttling and pulse programming, collaborating closely with hardware, theory, and systems teams to deliver a production-quality QEC software stack for neutral-atom quantum processors.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of QuEra's quantum error correction (QEC) software stack, spanning from logical circuit descriptions through syndrome extraction, decoding, and physical operation scheduling.
• Define the software architecture for circuit-level QEC compilation, including code selection, magic state generation scheduling, logical gate synthesis, fault-tolerant circuit transformations, and decoder development.
• Mentor and lead a team of engineers and cross-functional contributors in building a cohesive, well-tested QEC software stack.
• Collaborate with teams responsible for lower-level compiler stages — atom shuttling optimization, zoned architecture layout, and pulse-level programming — to ensure seamless integration across the full compilation pipeline and real time decoding.
• Collaborate with QEC scientists on research topics, such as hardware-efficient error correction, logical gate protocols, and decoding algorithms, contributing to research publications and quantum hardware demonstrations, and turn new research outputs into QEC software requirements and implementations.
• Drive technical decisions on intermediate representations, analysis passes, and optimization strategies for error-corrected circuits within the SSA-based, multi-dialect compiler framework.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science, Physics, or a related field with a focus on quantum error correction, compiler development, or quantum computing, plus at least 5 years of industry experience or equivalent.
• Demonstrated expertise in quantum error correction theory and implementation (e.g., surface codes, qLDPC codes, fault-tolerant gate constructions, magic state generations).
• Strong experience with compiled languages and their type systems (C++, Julia, Rust, Haskell, OCaml, or similar), with proficiency in SSA-based intermediate representations or compiler infrastructure development.
• Strong track record of technical leadership — mentoring engineers, setting architectural directions, and delivering complex software systems.
• Knowledge of the full software development lifecycle, including version control, code review, testing, CI/CD, and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Research publications in quantum error correction or fault-tolerant quantum computation, with contributions to open-source quantum computing projects or equivalent industry software experience in quantum error correction.
• Experience with LLVM, MLIR, symbolic rewrite systems, or similar experience in symbolic computation development.
• Familiarity with neutral-atom quantum computing architectures and their compilation considerations (e.g., atom shuttling, zoned architectures, reconfigurable connectivity).
• Experience with Rust programming language.
• Experience building or contributing to quantum compiler toolchains or QEC simulation frameworks.
• Experience developing error correction-oriented simulation software.
• Familiarity with Python semantics, Python type hints, and CPython internals.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $120.000.00 - $202,000.00.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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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 driven initiatives.
• Contribute to next-generation laser system architectures, including control systems and their integration into quantum platforms.
• Collaborate with Boston-based Laser Systems and Quantum Systems groups to ensure alignment across global efforts.

Global Fleet Coverage

• Support continuity of QuEra’s global laser fleet operations across international sites, leveraging the UK’s time zone position between Boston and Japan.
• Apply and share learnings across QuEra’s international QPU deployments.

Operations, Safety, and Knowledge Management

• Ensure safe operation of Class 4 laser systems in compliance with QuEra and site-specific protocols.
• Develop and maintain technical documentation and standard operating procedures for UK laser operations.
• Contribute to Laser Systems’ engineering documentation and knowledge management practices, converting hands-on experience into durable organizational knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field; or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of hands-on experience operating and maintaining Class 4 laser systems.
• Demonstrated ability to independently troubleshoot and maintain complex optical systems.
• Experience working in a lab or production environment with uptime expectations.
• Right to work in the UK, with ≥80% of working time based at the Harwell site.
• Ability to lift ≥20 kg and handle laser hardware.
• Fluent in English.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with laser systems relevant to neutral atom QPUs (e.g., Ti:Sapphire, SHG, diode lasers, fiber amplifiers).
• Familiarity with frequency stabilization techniques (e.g., PDH locking, spectroscopy, wavemeters, cavity locks, offset locking).
• Hands-on experience with laser subsystems relevant to atomic physics, including cooling and trapping, Rydberg excitation, and related wavelength regimes.
• Comfort operating systems under uptime pressure and exercising independent judgment during incidents.
• Strong skills in documentation and technical communication.
• Background in collaborative R&D and vendor co-development projects.
• Prior experience in a multi-site or production operations context.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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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 semantics, Python type hints, CPython interpreter
• Experience with modern C++ projects and tooling around those projects
• Experience with Static Single Assignment intermediate representations-based compiler
• Knowledge of the full lifecycle of software development, including version control, code review, testing, CI/CD, logging, profiling, debugging, and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science with focus on quantum computation/architecture/programming language/compiler, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience with FPGA programming
• knowledge in quantum physics and AMO physics
• Experience in programming language design, especially programming language theory
• knowledge in quantum error correction
• Contribution to existing open-source libraries

The approximate base salary range for this position is $102,400 - $166,400.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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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 and compilation
• Enthusiastic in building software tools for scientists especially physicists.
• Experience with Python semantics, Python type hints, CPython interpreter.
• Experience with at least one of the compiled languages and experienced with their type system, e.g C++, Julia, Rust, Haskell, OCamel, etc.
• Experience with Static Single Assignment intermediate representations-based compiler development.
• Knowledge of the full lifecycle of software development, including version control, code review, testing, CI/CD, logging, profiling, debugging, and documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with computer microarchitecture/hardware design
• Experience with using LLVM or MLIR for compiler development, or experience with an existing compiler development
• Experience or publication in quantum hardware oriented program optimization, e.g scheduling, routing etc.
• Quantum error correction
• Contribution to existing open-source libraries
• Knowledge of quantum computing basics, e.g., common quantum algorithms, quantum information theory basics.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $102,400 - $166,400.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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• Develop and deploy machine learning models for high-fidelity quantum operation inference and control prediction.
• Design and prototype in-the-loop control mechanisms that adapt sequences based on measurement outcomes and system state.
• Collaborate with physics, quantum error-correction, hardware, and control teams to validate new stack components using experimental data and system-level performance

• Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a strong background in quantum computing or quantum physics. 
• Experience working with quantum computing platforms (neutral atoms, trapped ions, superconducting qubits, or similar). 
• Demonstrated experience working with Machine Learning for inference and hardware in loop. 
• Strong programming skills in Python, C++, or similar languages. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to take technical ownership. 
• Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across physics, engineering, and software teams. 
• Proficiency with Git and modern collaborative development workflows. 
• Track record of publications or significant technical contributions in relevant areas. 

• Experience with quantum control stacks or real-time control systems. 
• Familiarity with fault-tolerant protocols, logical qubit architectures, or quantum error correction frameworks. 
• Experience with performance-sensitive, low-latency, or distributed systems. 
• Aware of advances in fault-tolerant quantum computing, in-the-loop control, and ML-driven control strategies. 

The approximate base salary range for this position is $110,000-$120,000.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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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 operated, tuned, and debugged in practice.
• Spend significant time in the lab, observing experiments and participating in scientific discussions to absorb tacit system knowledge.
• Treat scientists as primary system knowledge holders, approaching requirement gathering as a learning and synthesis exercise.
• Build trust by accurately reflecting scientific intent and constraints in system models, requirements, and architectural decisions.

2. Requirements Co-Evolution & Traceability

• Facilitate the co-evolution of system requirements as the machine progresses:
• Start with lightweight, provisional requirements
• Explicitly document uncertainty, assumptions, and open questions
• Refine requirements as experimental results and understanding improve
• Translate scientific goals (e.g., performance, stability, operability) into actionable engineering requirements while preserving necessary flexibility.
• Establish traceability between:
• machine-level goals
• subsystem requirements
• engineering deliverables (e.g., JIRA epics)
• Ensure engineers understand the intent behind requirements, not just the wording.

3. System Architecture & Integration Leadership

• Develop and maintain a living system architecture covering:
• quantum hardware
• control electronics and firmware
• control software and orchestration layers
• Produce clear, accessible architecture diagrams that reflect reality and evolve with the system.
• Identify missing architectural elements, poorly defined interfaces, and integration risks early.
• Lead system-level trade studies and technical decision-making in partnership with engineering and scientific leaders.
• Ensure architecture reflects machine milestones and not just organizational boundaries.

4. Integration, Test Strategy, and Machine Protection

• Define and drive a system integration and test strategy appropriate for an evolving R&D machine.
• Help ensure engineering testbeds match machine configurations as closely as possible.
• Push integration testing upstream so that machines are not used as primary test platforms.
• Partner with engineering teams to define validation criteria tied to real machine behavior.
• Reduce burden on lab teams by improving pre-deployment testing and integration readiness.

5. Early Wins & Trust Building

• Deliver small, tangible improvements early that directly reduce friction for scientists and engineers, such as:
• clarifying a recurring interface problem
• creating a simple integration checklist
• documenting a failure mode that saves days of debugging
• Use these wins to establish credibility and reinforce the value of systems engineering.
• Continuously gather feedback on what is helping vs. slowing teams down, and adapt approach accordingly.

6. Unlearning, Adaptation, and Process Design

• Actively identify where traditional systems engineering assumptions do not apply to quantum computing.
• Unlearn rigid models around fixed requirements, early design freezes, and linear development.
• Introduce process and structure incrementally, calibrated to system maturity.
• Champion systems thinking without dogma — prioritizing outcomes over formality.

7. Technical Leadership & Mentorship

• Serve as a technical leader and mentor for engineers and emerging systems thinkers.
• Help scale system knowledge through documentation, diagrams, and internal education.
• Contribute to leadership discussions on technical strategy, integration risk, and execution pacing.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in systems engineering or system architecture for complex hardware–software systems.
• Proven experience integrating multidisciplinary systems (hardware, software, controls).
• Strong background in requirements definition, interface management, and system integration.
• Ability to operate effectively in ambiguous, fast-evolving R&D environments.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in aerospace, automotive, robotics, advanced instrumentation, or similar domains.
• Familiarity with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) concepts or tools.
• Experience working closely with research or experimental teams.
• Exposure to quantum technologies is a plus, but not required.

Personal Attributes We Value

• Intellectual humility and curiosity
• Comfort learning from domain experts
• Bias toward clarity and usefulness
• Strong listening skills
• Pragmatic, outcome-driven mindset

Why This Role Matters

You will help build a machine that has never existed before — not by enforcing process, but by making the system understandable, integrable, and scalable. This role is foundational to turning scientific breakthroughs into reliable quantum computers.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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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 with Python semantics, Python type hints, CPython interpreter.
• Experience with at least one of the compiled languages and experienced with their type system, e.g C++, Julia, Rust, Haskell, OCamel, etc.
• Experience with Static Single Assignment intermediate representations-based compiler development.
• Knowledge of the full lifecycle of software development, including version control, code review, testing, CI/CD, logging, profiling, debugging, and documentation.
• Knowledge of quantum computing basics, e.g., common quantum algorithms, quantum information theory basics.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with using LLVM or MLIR for compiler development, or experience with an  existing compiler development
• Programming language design, especially programming language theory
• Quantum program optimization, e.g quantum circuit simplification, scheduling, routing, etc.
• Quantum error correction
• Contribution to existing open-source libraries
• Experience with existing circuit simulation tools, e.g, cirq, qiskit, CUDA Quantum, etc.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $102,400 - $166,400.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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Job Title: Senior Technical Program Manager 
Job Type: Full-time 
Job Location: Boston, MA 
Reports to: Vice President of Quantum Computing Services 

Summary 

QuEra is seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead program management activities around product and service delivery of QuEra’s quantum computers, starting with Aquila and Gemini, and extending to future generations of QuEra systems. 

This role is execution-oriented and inherently cross-functional, coordinating work across hardware and software engineering, research and operations. The role includes limited product management responsibilities, scoped to requirements collection and feedback, and is expected to work collaboratively with future dedicated product management hires. 

This role is designed to fulfill these goals, and to evolve as the company grows and the needs change: 

• Ensure reliable delivery and operation of gate-based quantum computers, 

• Establish a structured feedback loop from customers and users back into engineering, and align customer projects for success, 

• Support the product development work on QuEra’s systems towards industrial-grade, TRL=9 platforms, through disciplined program execution, 

• Enable progress tracking and transparent communication across all stakeholders. 

Year 1 focus 

The main focus in year 1 will be to support the success of QuEra’s overall AIST program which consists of 4 threads centered around our first gate-based system Gemini: 

1. [Product] Launching two product lines on top of the on-prem Gemini machine at AIST: Gemini-QEC, a platform for error correction researchers, and Gemini-NISQ, a platform for NISQ-era application developers. Initial product launches will be followed by planned upgrades and feature releases in quick succession. 
2. [Customers & Projects] Enabling the success of concrete customers and customer projects on the Gemini machine at AIST, which divide into preview projects (leading up to each product/feature release and leveraging close collaboration with the machine team), and GA projects (following each product/feature release and utilizing the generally available capabilities). Customer success in this context will depend on a fine balance of customer experience, data quality, and timely execution of project phases. 
3. [Integration] Completing system integration with access/distribution partners, in two modalities: HPC integration, and cloud integration. 
4. [Development] Achieving milestones in the NEDO program focused on developing the hardware and software systems towards industrial-grade quantum computers by 2030. This development work is not independent of, but rather on the critical path for 1-3. 

Key responsibilities 

1. Product: 

• Translate high-level product goals and technical roadmap into executable plans, milestones, and dependencies. 

• Track risks, schedules, and cross-team deliverables to ensure on-time, high-quality product launches. 

2. Customers and Projects

• Act as the program coordination point for customer co-design and onboarding efforts. 

• Ensure customer expectations, constraints, and feedback are clearly communicated and tracked. 

• Support technical teams by managing structure, timelines, and communication. 

3. Integration

• Act as the program coordination point for integration activities, including alignment efforts and end-to-end tests. 

• Collect and synthesize requirements from integration partners and stakeholders, spanning functional and non-functional requirements (e.g. API payload vs API security).  

4. Development

• Align timelines, requirements and dependencies, with awareness of product, business and operational constraints. 

• Track progress and support documentation efforts. 

• Support reporting efforts for external stakeholders (e.g. NEDO program management). 

• Contribute to QuEra’s readiness for scaling gate-based quantum computing beyond Gemini, including operational and organizational considerations. 

To achieve a balanced success in 1-4 above, the role will take responsibility for managing machine time across activities, machine use agreements, and regulatory requirements (e.g. data privacy, network security, etc.). 

Qualification & Profile 

Required: 

• Engineering background (e.g., semiconductor, systems engineering, advanced computing infrastructure). 

• Experience in technical program management, system delivery, or execution of complex technical products. 

• Strong ability to coordinate across multiple teams and external stakeholders. 

• Comfort in customer-facing, execution-oriented roles. 

• Strong communication, documentation, and organizational skills. 

Preferred: 

• Experience with on-premise deployments and security/network-constrained environments. 

• Exposure to quantum computing, HPC, or advanced computing platforms. 

• Experience working with government, national lab, or research customers. 

• Demonstrated ability to learn new technical domains quickly.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $170,000-250,000

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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 by non-software developers
• Experience with bytecode interpreters, CPython interpreter
• Experience with modern C/C++ projects and tooling around those projects
• Experience with hardware emulation and VM development, especially for novel/heterogeneous architectures
• Experience with Static Single Assignment intermediate representations-based compiler
• Knowledge of the full lifecycle of software development, including version control, code review, testing, CI/CD, logging, profiling, debugging, and documentation

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in Computer Science with focus on quantum computation/architecture/programming language/compiler, or equivalent professional experience
• Experience with compiled languages such as Rust, C++, Julia
• Experience with FPGA programming
• knowledge in quantum physics and AMO physics
• knowledge in quantum error correction
• Contribution to existing open-source libraries

The approximate base salary range for this position is $102,400 - $166,400.

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 our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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