Jobs at QuEra Computing

Shape the vision, roadmap, and priorities for QuEra’s Gemini SDK. Translate quantum computing hardware capabilities, user feedback, and product data into requirements; improve developer experience, documentation, tutorials, and AI-assisted workflows; coordinate releases, testing, and dependencies; and support open-source issue triage and contributions. The role requires quantum computing software experience, foundational quantum error correction knowledge, scientific software development experience, and strong product prioritization skills.

Own the vision, roadmap, requirements, and user experience for QuEra’s Quantum Enablement Platform. Partner with scientists, engineers, and product managers to analyze feedback and usage data, improve learning workflows, develop educational content and tooling, coordinate releases, and inform software interface improvements. The role also focuses on AI-enabled learning experiences and requires foundational knowledge of quantum error correction, fault-tolerant quantum computing, and neutral atom systems.

Architect and operate automated photonics testbeds for die-level and packaged-chip characterization. Develop Python-based instrument control, data acquisition, analysis, reporting, and yield infrastructure. Define verification criteria with design and foundry teams, integrate photonic components into quantum systems, and lead optical alignment, validation, troubleshooting, and system-level debugging across optical, electrical, mechanical, and software domains.

Build and manage the operational backbone of QuEra’s Zurich optics research lab. Responsibilities include facilities and lab operations, procurement, shipping and inventory, budgeting, safety and regulatory compliance, HR onboarding, contract support, process improvement, and coordination with U.S. headquarters. The role requires establishing systems from scratch, managing vendors and stakeholders, supporting renovations and repairs, and ensuring compliance with Swiss employment, safety, and export-control requirements.

Design, implement, verify, and optimize high-performance FPGA systems for neutral-atom quantum computers. Responsibilities include SystemVerilog development, real-time quantum control, high-speed ADC/DAC and serial interfaces, image processing, clock-domain crossing, timing closure, formal verification, testbench automation, hardware-software integration, monitoring, and deterministic synchronization. The role requires collaboration with physicists, software engineers, and system architects to deliver reliable, high-bandwidth control and data-acquisition systems.

Leads QuEra’s global Quantum Solutions team and strategic customer and partner collaborations. The role translates neutral-atom quantum computing technology into practical applications, hardware demonstrations, and customer outcomes across on-premises and cloud deployments. Responsibilities include technical solution leadership, team development, engagement and commercial model definition, go-to-market collaboration, executive representation, roadmap feedback, and success metric ownership. The position requires deep quantum algorithms and hardware expertise, cross-functional leadership, and substantial industry or applied research experience.

Lead integration, maintenance, and automation of heterogeneous hardware and software control systems for quantum computers. Manage networked lab infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, observability, and provisioning. Support incident response, testing, and orchestration, collaborating with software, hardware, and test teams to ensure reliability and operational readiness of development and production environments.

Own QuEra’s product marketing strategy across quantum computing systems and services. Develop credible positioning, messaging, sales enablement, competitive intelligence, launch materials, and market-facing content for HPC centers, national quantum programs, and enterprise innovators. Translate complex scientific achievements into clear narratives, collaborate with product, science, sales, and communications teams, and bring customer and competitive insights into roadmap discussions.

Mechanical Engineer responsible for preparing manufacturing documentation, updating designs and drawings, conducting DFM/DFA reviews, managing CAD and PLM data, maintaining BOMs and procedures, and coordinating with suppliers and contract manufacturers. The role supports new product introductions for mechanical, electromechanical, and optomechanical systems, troubleshoots production issues, and designs modules as needed.

QuEra Computing invites candidates who visited its 2026 NES Optica Optics and Photonics Fall Career Fair booth to submit profiles for future consideration for permanent and internship opportunities.

Provides frontline, on-site IT support for hardware, software, networking, mobile devices, printers, Zoom Rooms, and office AV systems. Manages user accounts, permissions, onboarding, and offboarding across organizational tools. Troubleshoots and documents incidents, supports LAN/Wi-Fi infrastructure, educates users, escalates complex issues, and assists with hardware rollouts, software updates, and other IT initiatives.

Develop software that orchestrates and controls quantum hardware, including pulse sequencing, device coordination, real-time control, APIs, middleware, diagnostics, calibration, automation, testing, and system integration. Collaborate with physicists, architects, and hardware engineers to build reliable, high-performance quantum operation systems.

Build and deploy internal AI tools, LLM applications, and agentic systems from concept through production. Establish reusable engineering patterns, optimize models for cost, latency, and reliability, and create shared infrastructure. Partner with technical teams to deliver practical tools, mentor teammates, and drive autonomous end-to-end execution with strong testing, documentation, evaluation, and operational practices.

Manage, scale, secure, and optimize Kubernetes clusters across on-premises and cloud environments. Build automation and infrastructure-as-code workflows, maintain observability and CI/CD integrations, troubleshoot complex systems, and improve performance, availability, and disaster recovery. The role also requires cluster security, networking, documentation, and mentoring, with preferred experience in service mesh, GitOps, policy enforcement, hybrid infrastructure, and specialized R&D environments.

Administer and improve hybrid, multi-cloud infrastructure across Windows, Linux, networking, identity, security, and endpoint environments. Troubleshoot advanced routing and connectivity, manage NAC and IAM, automate provisioning and infrastructure changes, remediate vulnerabilities, support compliance audits, resolve complex escalations, and maintain documentation. Collaborate with business teams to improve IT processes, tooling, reliability, security, and end-user experience.

Build and maintain quantum computer management systems, controls infrastructure, and calibration services. Own mission-critical software, collaborate with physicists and hardware engineers, and develop scalable, efficient systems. Responsibilities include debugging, troubleshooting, designing cloud-native microservices and event-driven architectures, working with scientific instrument data, and supporting system performance and operations.

Lead photonic and optoelectronic component tapeouts and build AI-driven development pipelines for quantum computing hardware. Responsibilities span device design, simulation, layout, testing, system experiments, foundry collaboration, PDK integration, and automation of engineering workflows. The role partners with multidisciplinary engineering and quantum science teams to accelerate photonic chip development and integrate components into fault-tolerant neutral-atom quantum systems.

The Optical Scientist will design and develop opto-mechanical systems, troubleshoot optical setups, and improve quantum computing technologies, collaborating across disciplines.

QuEra Computing offers internships for students enrolled in academic programs related to physics, engineering, or computer science. Candidates must be able to work in Japan and receive no relocation support.

Develop and implement quantum error correction protocols and decoding algorithms, collaborating with academic and industry partners on a Rydberg atom quantum computer.