QuEra Computing
Quantum Scientist - R&D
$130K–$212K
Boston, MA, USA +1 · Full-time · Posted Mar 17, 2026
- Location
- Boston, MA, USA
Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Education
- Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Physics or a related field, with a focus on Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) physics.
About the job
Design, build, characterize, and improve neutral-atom quantum computing systems in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.
What you'll do
- Design and build neutral-atom quantum computers; verify and validate system modules and subsystems with engineering teams.
- Investigate noise and decoherence, and propose mitigation strategies.
- Analyze experimental data to guide system improvements.
What they ask for
- Ph.D. or equivalent experience in Physics or a related field, focused on AMO physics.
- Hands-on experience with quantum computing platforms and technologies, and experience with neutral atoms, trapped ions, or other quantum systems.
- Experience architecting and integrating complex systems with hardware and software components.
- Programming skills in languages such as Python or C++, and proficiency with Git and GitHub.
Nice to have
- Track record of publications in reputable peer-reviewed journals.
Pay
$130,400 - $211,900 USD base salary
Tools
Python, C++, Git, GitHub
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