QuEra Computing
Senior Quantum Scientist — Quantum Algorithms
$146K–$228K
Boston, MA, USA +1 · Senior · Full-time · Posted Jun 17, 2025
- Location
- Boston, MA, USA
Boston, Massachusetts, United States - Education
- PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Mathematics, or a related discipline with specialization in quantum computing.
About the job
Researches and develops quantum algorithms and computational techniques suited to neutral-atom devices, evaluating potential advantage and guiding algorithm–hardware co-design.
What you'll do
- Conduct research in quantum algorithms, algorithmic complexity, and quantum information theory; design and analyze algorithms with demonstrable computational advantage.
- Identify algorithmic primitives aligned with neutral-atom capabilities and optimize performance under architectural constraints.
- Assess quantum algorithm benchmarks and help shape the roadmap for practical quantum utility on QuEra’s platform.
What they ask for
- 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, shown by top-tier publications or equivalent contributions.
- Familiarity with core quantum algorithm techniques, such as amplitude amplification, phase estimation, Hamiltonian simulation, and quantum arithmetic primitives.
- Deep understanding of quantum computational models and algorithmic complexity; strong communication skills.
Nice to have
- Postdoctoral or industrial quantum-computing experience, especially in algorithm design.
- Experience with software packages for fault-tolerant quantum algorithms research and quantum resource estimation (e.g. Qualtran); strong software engineering skills.
Pay
$145,600 - $227,500 USD base salary
Tools
Qualtran
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