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Scientific Software Engineer - AMO Simulations

QuEra Computing · Boston, MA, USA · On-site

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About QuEra Computing

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.

About the role

In this role, you will work at the intersection of AMO theory, scientific computing, and quantum software. You will build simulation and analysis tools that help researchers understand system behavior, model noise and decoherence, validate control protocols, and connect device-level physics to higher-level quantum computing workflows.

What they're looking for

  • Master's or Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience
  • Strong background in quantum mechanics, AMO physics, quantum optics, or quantum information science
  • Experience performing numerical simulations of open quantum systems, many-body quantum systems, or driven-dissipative quantum dynamics
  • Strong programming skills in Python, Julia, C++, Rust, or similar languages used for scientific computing
  • Experience with numerical linear algebra, differential equation solvers, Monte Carlo methods, sparse matrix methods, or high-performance simulation techniques
  • Familiarity with modern software engineering practices, including version control, testing, code review, profiling, debugging, and documentation
More about this role

QuEra Computing Inc. seeks a Scientific Software Engineer with a strong background in quantum dynamics, numerical simulation, and open quantum systems to help develop software tools for modeling neutral-atom quantum processors.

In this role, you will work at the intersection of AMO theory, scientific computing, and quantum software. You will build simulation and analysis tools that help researchers understand system behavior, model noise and decoherence, validate control protocols, and connect device-level physics to higher-level quantum computing workflows.

This role is ideal for someone who has used numerical methods to study quantum systems and wants to turn research-grade models into reliable, scalable software used by scientists and engineers.

  • Develop and maintain scientific software for simulating neutral-atom quantum systems, including coherent dynamics, dissipation, noise, and measurement processes.
  • Implement numerical methods for quantum dynamics and open quantum systems, such as Lindblad master equations, quantum trajectories, Krylov subspace methods, Chebyshev polynomials, or related approaches.
  • Build production-grade software infrastructure and tools to...

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