QuEra Computing Inc. · 5 months ago
Scientific Software Engineer - Standard Library
Boston, MA USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior LevelQuEra Computing Inc. seeks a creative and collaborative Scientific Software Engineer to help solve the unique software challenges of integrating high-level applications into state-of-the-art neutral-atom quantum computers. The role involves developing standard libraries for quantum computing and collaborating with research scientists to design new algorithms and optimize subroutines.
ComputerConsumer ResearchQuantum Computing
Responsibilities
Develop standard libraries around our internal and open-source eDSLs at various programmable levels of the stack. Components of the standard library may include Hamiltonian simulation, error correction, and commonly used quantum subroutines
Identify language design flaws and compiler bugs encountered during the development
Write comprehensive documentations for user-facing APIs
Collaborate with research scientists and experimentalists to design new architecture-specific algorithms and optimize frequently used subroutines
Collaborate with other members of the scientific software team and quantum solutions team to identify use cases, advance language design, and optimizing compilers
Qualification
Required
Masters in Physics or Computer Science with focus on one or many of quantum computation, quantum information, quantum algorithms, computational condensed matter theory, or equivalent professional experience
Enthusiastic about building tools used by non-software developers
Knowledge of at least one of the following: Hamiltonian simulation, quantum error correction, quantum machine learning, or quantum optimization
Record of publication in quantum information science or relevant fields
Proficient with Python, especially Python type hints and design patterns
Knowledge of the full lifecycle of software development, including version control, code review, testing, CI/CD, logging, profiling, debugging, and documentation
Preferred
Ph.D. in Physics or Computer Science with focus on quantum computation/information/algorithms/computational condensed matter theory, or equivalent professional experience
Deep knowledge of quantum algorithms, AMO physics, and programming language design
Proven capability of serious software engineering, such as open-source packages and contribution
Experience in technical writing
Experience with compiled languages such as C++, Rust, Julia
Company
QuEra Computing Inc.
Located in Boston, QuEra Computing is a maker of advanced neutral-atoms based quantum computers, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the industry.
Founded in 2018
51-200 employees
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Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$247MKey Investors
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2025-02-11Series B· $230M
2024-10-15Corporate Round
2021-11-17Series Unknown· $17M
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