Quantum Scientist Quantum Error Correction Theorist
Boston, MA - USA
Job Summary
QuEra Computing is seeking a Quantum Scientist with expertise in quantum error correction (QEC) and fault-tolerance. You will develop QEC codes and fault-tolerant protocols for our neutral atom quantum computers working with theoretical software and experimental teams to design hardware-efficient schemes and benchmark logical performance. Your work will advance fault-tolerant logical operations and quantum algorithms with opportunities to collaborate with academic and industry partners.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Quantum Computing Physics Computer Science Mathematics Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience
- Expertise in quantum error correction and a strong foundation in quantum computing
- Research contributions in QEC demonstrated through publications or software
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to work across disciplines
- Scientific programming skills in Python C or a comparable language
- Design of fault-tolerant logical operations or estimates of their resource requirements
- Circuit-level QEC simulation noise modeling and logical error benchmarking
- Experimental collaboration or QEC implementation on hardware especially neutral atoms
- High-performance or real-time decoder development in software or hardware
- High-performance computing or machine learning applied to QEC
The approximate base salary range for this position is $130400 - $211900.
We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly. We determine base compensation decisions on several factors including as geographic placement role-specific knowledge skills and/or addition to our base salary offerings we also provide equity grants for all new hires.
QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race religion color national origin gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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About Company
QuEra Computing is the leading provider of quantum computers based on neutral-atoms. Our mission is to build the most scalable quantum computers.