Quantum Machine Builder
- Pay
- $135,000 – $185,000 per year
- Location
- Boston, MA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Master's degree
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- free space optics
- lasers
- data acquisition systems
- Python
- Linux
Also useful
- Autodesk Inventor
- RF systems
- UHV systems
- holography
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, manufacturable, and deployable neutral atom quantum computers.
To accomplish this mission, we are looking to hire a candidate with education (PhD preferred) in engineering, applied physics, or a related field, and at least 3 years of relevant work experience. The ideal candidate will bring a strong background in quantum physics and quantum computing, with hands-on experience working in a quantum optics laboratory.
They should be proficient in coding, able to solve problems independently, and eager to learn new concepts and technologies. Curiosity, adaptability, and effective cross-team communication are essential. This role is fully on-site and requires a blend of deep scientific knowledge with practical experimental skills.
Candidates with degrees in Physics, Engineering, or related fields, including those with postdoctoral training, are welcome to apply. Applicants should demonstrate sufficient professional experience, whether gained through postdoctoral research or through work in an enterprise engineering/R&D environment, to establish themselves independently as a senior-level expert.
In this role, you will be working cross-functionally with our Science, Hardware Engineering, and Software Engineering teams to build quantum computers as well as quantum systems for our existing and next-generation quantum computers.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in Physics, Engineering or related fields or equivalent level of industry experience; PhD preferred.
- 3+ years prior hands-on experience in a lab environment required, such as working with free space optics, lasers, RF systems, holography, UHV systems.
- Proficient in coding (Python, Linux)
- Experience working with data acquisition systems and data analysis techniques.
- Experienced with CAD software (Autodesk Inventor preferred)
- Quantum Physics, Quantum Computing background preferred
- Ability to work independently and effectively with cross-functional teams
- Thrives in a fast-paced start-up environment and can pivot as needed
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Pay and benefits
The approximate base salary range for this position is $135,000-$185,000. This role is on-site 5 days a week
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 experience. In addition to our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From QuEra Computing's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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