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QuEra Computing

Cloud-access 256-qubit neutral-atom quantum computer

Quantum Scientist - Quantum Error Correction Theorist

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Full-timeBoston, MA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A PhD in Quantum Computing, Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience is required.
  • Expertise in quantum error correction and a strong foundation in quantum computing are required.
  • Research contributions in quantum error correction, demonstrated through publications or software, are required.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work across disciplines are required.
  • Scientific programming skills in Python, C++, or a comparable language are required.

Responsibilities

  • Develop quantum error correction codes and fault-tolerant protocols for neutral atom quantum computers.
  • Work with theoretical, software, and experimental teams to design hardware-efficient schemes and benchmark logical performance.
  • Advance fault-tolerant logical operations and quantum algorithms.
  • Collaborate with academic and industry partners.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience designing fault-tolerant logical operations or estimating their resource requirements.
  • Experience with circuit-level quantum error correction simulation, noise modeling, and logical error benchmarking.
  • Experimental collaboration or quantum error correction implementation on hardware, especially neutral atoms.
  • Experience developing high-performance or real-time decoders in software or hardware.
  • High-performance computing or machine learning applied to quantum error correction.

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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