# Scientific Software Engineer- Shuttle Compilation 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: $102K to $166K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-02-20
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/queracomputinginc/jobs/5128197008
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/quera-computing-scientific-software-engineer-shuttle-compilation/

## About the role

QuEra Computing, Inc. seeks a creative and collaborative Scientific Software Engineer to help solve the unique software challenges to deliver the best performance out of QuEra’s neutral-atom quantum computers. You will have the opportunity to work with a vibrant scientific software team and a community of industry and academic collaborators and to help our growing team of diverse experts address fascinating challenges, ranging from classical compiler techniques to quantum system architecture.

## What they're looking for

- Ph.D. in Computer Science with focus on programming language design and compilation
- Enthusiastic in building software tools for scientists especially physicists
- Experience with Python semantics, Python type hints, CPython interpreter
- Experience with at least one of the compiled languages and experienced with their type system, e.g C++, Julia, Rust, Haskell, OCamel, etc
- Experience with Static Single Assignment intermediate representations-based compiler development
- Knowledge of the full lifecycle of software development, including version control, code review, testing, CI/CD, logging, profiling, debugging, and documentation

Tags: Scientific Software and Compilation