Quantum Scientist - Quantum Error Correction Theorist
- Pay
- $130,400 – $211,900 per year
- Location
- Boston, MA · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Education
- Doctorate
- Listed
- 15 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Quantum error correction
- Quantum computing
- Python
- C++
- Scientific programming
- Written and verbal communication
- Cross-disciplinary collaboration
Also useful
- Fault-tolerant logical operations design
- Resource requirement estimation
- Circuit-level QEC simulation
- Noise modeling
- Logical error benchmarking
- Experimental QEC implementation
- Neutral atom quantum hardware
- High-performance or real-time decoder development
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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Pay and benefits
The approximate base salary range for this position is $130,400 - $211,900.
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.
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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 25, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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