# Principal Optical Engineer at QuEra Computing

- Company: QuEra Computing
- What the company does: QuEra Computing is the leading provider of quantum computers based on neutral-atoms. Our mission is to build the most scalable quantum computers. Backed by SoftBank VF.
- Company website: https://www.quera.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Principal and up
- Location: Boston, MA, USA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $180K to $220K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-07-21
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/queracomputinginc/jobs/5366226008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/quera-computing-principal-optical-engineer/

## About the role

The Hardware Engineering Group at QuEra Computing is seeking strong candidates for a Principal Optical Engineer to serve as a senior individual contributor to the company’s mission of building state-of-the-art, manufacturable, and deployable neutral atom quantum computers. The Hardware Engineering Group plays a crucial role in accelerating the company’s technology leadership and translating the company’s scientific breakthroughs into products delivered to customers.

## What they're looking for

- Master's degree in optics, optical engineering, applied physics, or a closely related field
- 10-15 years non-academic work experience. Experience at an enterprise scale as well as startup preferred
- Deep experience and knowledge of
- Free-space optics
- Lens design
- Fiber optics

Tags: QPU Hardware Engineering