# Quantum Scientist — Materials & Chemistry 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: Mid level
- Location: Boston, MA, USA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $130K to $212K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-10-13
- Apply by: 2026-11-27
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/queracomputinginc/jobs/5451728008?utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/quera-computing-quantum-scientist-materials-and-chemistry/

## About the role

QuEra Computing is seeking a talented and innovative scientist with a strong background in quantum algorithms for materials and chemistry, quantum resource estimation, and quantum error correction. You will develop and adapt quantum algorithms for materials and chemistry problems, quantify their resource requirements on neutral-atom hardware, and identify co-design opportunities across algorithms, compilation, and error correction. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

## What they're looking for

- Background in electronic-structure or classical many-body methods (e.g., DFT, DMRG, DMFT, QMC, embedding/downfolding)
- Knowledge of logical micro-architecture design
- Software engineering skills (maintainable, tested, version-controlled code)
- Experience using AI tools for research and coding

Tags: Quantum Applications

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