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Sr. AMO Physicist

Harwell, England, United Kingdom · On-site

Senior$247M raised

Job Title: Sr AMO Physicist Job Type: Full-time Job Location: Harwell, UK Reports to: Technical Lead / Quantum Systems Manager Summary: QuEra Computing UK Limited is looking for an experienced AMO Physicist for its UK Qu…

Skills: Experimental AMO Physics, Neutral-Atom Quantum Computing, Quantum Hardware Operation, Python, C++

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Security Engineer

Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Mid level$247M raised

Security Engineer Position Summary As a Security Engineer, you will be part of our growing IT, Security & Compliance team, designing, administrating and configuring security baselines/best practices for on-premises and c…

Skills: Vulnerability Management, Cloud Security, IAM, Network Security, Compliance Frameworks

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Quantum Machine Builder

Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

$135k–$185k/yr

Mid level$247M raised

Job position: Senior Quantum Machine Builder QuEra Computing is seeking strong candidates for a Quantum Machine Build role to serve as an individual contributor to the company’s mission of building state-of-the-art, manu…

Skills: Quantum Physics, Quantum Computing, Python, Linux, CAD

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Sr. Control System Engineer/Site Reliability Engineer (SRE)

Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

$160k–$225k/yr

Senior+$247M raised

Role Overview We are looking for a Sr. Control System Engineer/Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) to integrate and maintain the hardware and software systems that enable QuEra’s quantum controls and software stack. You’ll w…

Skills: Control Systems Engineering, Site Reliability Engineering, Linux Administration, Python, Kubernetes

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Quantum Scientist - Quantum Systems

Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

$130k–$212k/yr

Senior$247M raised

Summary The individual in this role will contribute to the advancement of neutral-atom based quantum computing technologies. The individual in this role will be involved in the design, implementation, and characterizatio…

Skills: Quantum Computing, AMO Physics, Neutral Atoms, System Integration, Python

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Scientific Intern

Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

Entry level$247M raised

Quera Computing is actively seeking a summer intern soon to enter university for an internship role supporting our Scientific teams with a variety of support projects and initiatives. Prefer: sound technical and communic…

Skills: Technical Skills, Communication Skills

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Technical Project Manager, Hardware

Boston, Massachusetts, United States · On-site

$150k–$190k/yr

Senior$247M raised

Technical Project Manager, Hardware Team: Hardware Engineering Reports to: Ben Lawson, Director of Hardware Engineering Location: Boston, MA (On-site) Type: Full-time About Us QuEra Computing is building neutral-atom qua…

Skills: Project Management, Jira, Cross-functional Coordination, Hardware Engineering, Resource Planning

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Sr. AMO Physicist

QuEra Computing Inc.

Harwell, England, United Kingdom • On-site

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  • Full-time
  • postgraduate degree
  • Rewards Program
  • Posted 4d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

The role involves designing, implementing, and characterizing neutral-atom quantum computing systems at the Harwell site. Responsibilities include calibrating the QPU, mitigating decoherence, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve system performance.

Requirements

A Ph.D. in experimental AMO physics or a related field is required, along with hands-on experience in quantum hardware platforms. Proficiency in Python or C++ and a proven track record of scientific research are essential.

Full job description

Job Title:             Sr AMO Physicist
Job Type:          Full-time 
Job Location:    Harwell, UK 
Reports to:         Technical Lead / Quantum Systems Manager  
                                                                                                                                                 

Summary:  

QuEra Computing UK Limited is looking for an experienced AMO Physicist for its UK Quantum Computing operations. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in experimental atomic, molecular, and optical physics. The individual in this role will contribute to the advancement of neutral-atom based quantum computing technologies. They will be involved in the design, implementation, and characterization of neutral-atom quantum computing systems, and collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team of physicists, engineers, and computer scientists to push the boundaries of quantum computing using neutral-atom platforms.

 

Responsibilities: 

 

  • Assist in the construction of a next generation neutral atom quantum computer at Quera UK’s site on the Harwell Science and Innovation campus
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to verify and validate modules and subsystems
  • Run, calibrate, test and improve the operation of the QPU
  • Investigate sources of noise and decoherence and propose mitigation strategies
  • Analyze experimental data and draw meaningful conclusions to guide system improvements.
  • Stay current with the latest advancements in AMO physics and quantum computing.
  • Engage in collaborations with academic and industry partners

 

Qualifications:  

 

  • A Ph.D. in experimental AMO physics or related field, with hands-on experience in building or operating a neutral atom or a trapped ion system, or another quantum hardware platform or practical experience with actual gate-based quantum computers is a major asset.
  • Success in research, as evidenced by peer-reviewed publications and/or scientific talks and other contributions.
  • Proficient programming skills in languages such as Python, C++, or similar.
  • Experience in mentoring or training scientists or engineers.
  • Free to travel within Europe and the US where necessary

 

Benefits:

In addition to your base compensation, we offer a generous rewards program.

Related keywords

AMO PhysicsQuantum ComputingNeutral AtomsTrapped IonsQPUDecoherencePythonC++Quantum HardwareExperimental PhysicsHarwell Science and Innovation CampusGate-based Quantum Computers

About QuEra Computing Inc.

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QuEra is putting quantum to work for enterprise innovators, HPC centers, and governments

Industry
Research Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
LinkedIn followers
37,064
Total funding
$247M

Quantum computing is moving from "one day" to "day one." QuEra Computing is leading that transition. Founded in 2018 on breakthrough research from Harvard and MIT, QuEra builds neutral-atom quantum computers using a unique multi-zone architecture. The result: reconfigurable qubit connectivity, room-temperature operation, and a scalable path to fault-tolerant quantum computing, with dozens logical qubits already demonstrated. QuEra systems are operational today. The company delivered a 260-qubit quantum computer to Japan's AIST integrated with one of the world's most powerful supercomputers, earned selection for DARPA's Quantum Benchmarks Initiative, and offers its Aquila quantum computer on Amazon Braket. Its Gemini gate-based system extends these capabilities for enterprise and research applications. Backed by $230M from Google, NVIDIA, SoftBank, and others, QuEra partners with Dell Technologies, NVIDIA, Deloitte, and a 29-member Quantum Alliance. Headquartered in Boston with operations in Japan and the UK. Visit quera.com to learn more.

Offices: 1284 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, Massachusetts 02135, US

Quantum computingQuantum algorithmsNeutral atomsQuantum optimizationQuantum simulationQuantum machine learningQuantum applicationsand Quantum algorithmsConsumer ResearchQuantum Computing
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About QuEra Computing Inc.

LinkedInVisit site

QuEra is putting quantum to work for enterprise innovators, HPC centers, and governments

Industry
Research Services
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2018
Headquarters
Boston, Massachusetts
LinkedIn followers
37,064
Total funding
$247M

Quantum computing is moving from "one day" to "day one." QuEra Computing is leading that transition. Founded in 2018 on breakthrough research from Harvard and MIT, QuEra builds neutral-atom quantum computers using a unique multi-zone architecture. The result: reconfigurable qubit connectivity, room-temperature operation, and a scalable path to fault-tolerant quantum computing, with dozens logical qubits already demonstrated. QuEra systems are operational today. The company delivered a 260-qubit quantum computer to Japan's AIST integrated with one of the world's most powerful supercomputers, earned selection for DARPA's Quantum Benchmarks Initiative, and offers its Aquila quantum computer on Amazon Braket. Its Gemini gate-based system extends these capabilities for enterprise and research applications. Backed by $230M from Google, NVIDIA, SoftBank, and others, QuEra partners with Dell Technologies, NVIDIA, Deloitte, and a 29-member Quantum Alliance. Headquartered in Boston with operations in Japan and the UK. Visit quera.com to learn more.

Offices: 1284 Soldiers Field Rd, Boston, Massachusetts 02135, US

Quantum computingQuantum algorithmsNeutral atomsQuantum optimizationQuantum simulationQuantum machine learningQuantum applicationsand Quantum algorithmsConsumer ResearchQuantum Computing
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