Role description

Quantum Scientist - Quantum Error Correction Theorist

Salary$130,400–$211,900

LocationBoston, MA

Posted10/24/2026

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

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.

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.

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Company info

QuEra Computing, Inc.

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

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 opera