QuEra Computing
Quantum Scientist
$130K–$210K
Boston, MA, USA +1 · Full-time · Posted Aug 20, 2026
- Location
- Boston, MA, USA
Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Education
- Ph.D. in experimental or computational AMO physics, quantum information, or a related field.
About the job
Calibrate, benchmark, and model QuEra’s quantum computer to improve its performance and help turn it into a reliable quantum computing product and service.
What you'll do
- Develop and automate calibration routines with hardware and software teams.
- Design and run benchmarking protocols to characterize system performance and track it against product requirements.
- Build and validate models of machine behavior to predict performance and inform design and product decisions.
What they ask for
- Ph.D. in experimental or computational AMO physics, quantum information, or a related field.
- Hands-on experience characterizing, calibrating, or modeling a neutral-atom, trapped-ion, or comparable quantum system.
- Software skills, including programming languages and a basic understanding of software architectures.
- Success in research, evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and/or scientific talks.
Nice to have
- Familiarity with quantum error correction and fault-tolerant architectures.
- Familiarity with modern AI workflows for automation.
Pay
$130,000 to $210,000 USD base salary
AI focus
Use modern AI workflows for automation; familiarity is a plus.
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