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QuEra Computing

Cloud-access 256-qubit neutral-atom quantum computer

Quantum Scientist - Quantum Computing Services

Hardware Systems IntegrationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeTsukuba, Ibaraki, JapanNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Ph.D. for senior positions or a Master's degree for junior positions in experimental AMO physics or a related field, with hands-on experience building or operating a neutral atom or trapped ion system, or another quantum device or quantum computing platform.
  • A record of successful experimental research, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications, scientific talks, or other contributions.
  • Strong communication skills and a strong interest in working with a variety of customers and end users to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements and roadmaps.
  • Software skills, including programming languages and a basic understanding of software architectures.
  • Experience mentoring or training scientists or engineers.

Responsibilities

  • Develop the Gemini-class machine at AIST into an operational platform offering quantum computing and quantum error correction capabilities, focusing on performance, stability, and programmability.
  • Handle day-to-day system operations and optimize performance reliability, uptime, and running costs.
  • Continuously develop and integrate advanced features across the hardware and software stacks based on customer needs, market opportunities, and QuEra’s technology roadmap.
  • Work with customers on co-design projects to run algorithms and applications using the quantum computer.
  • Integrate and test capabilities and features across the hardware and software stacks, including hardware modules, atomic schemes, software pipelines, and operational workflows.
  • Collaborate with the QuEra team to set up the machine at AIST and make it robust as a gate-based quantum computer ready for public service.
  • Operate the machine and troubleshoot outages and performance degradations; drive calibration design, telemetry, and automation.
  • Interact with customers, including AIST, end users, and quantum software and service providers, to understand their needs and translate them into system development and operations goals and priorities.
  • Collaborate with select customers to support high-impact projects using the quantum computer, including running the machine in special configurations or developing stack features as needed.
  • Work closely with QuEra’s Algorithms and Applications team to support customer projects.

About the Company

QuEra Computing

Cloud-access 256-qubit neutral-atom quantum computer

QuEra Computing builds quantum hardware using neutral-atom technology and offers cloud access to a 256-qubit quantum computer called Aquila, accessible through Amazon Braket. Their platform targets optimization problems common in finance, logistics, and drug discovery, such as finding the maximal independent set in a graph. The Aquila system is controlled and programmed with Bloqade, an open-source software package available in Python and Julia that lets users simulate quantum systems and operate the hardware. Unlike some competitors who focus on different qubit technologies or sell standalone devices, QuEra combines hardware access with software tools, lowering barriers for both academic researchers and commercial customers. The company aims to help users solve complex optimization tasks by providing scalable quantum hardware and supporting software, so users can experiment, test, and deploy quantum strategies on the cloud.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Series B
Total funding
$278.8M
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Founded
2018

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