QuEra Computing Inc. · 3 months ago
QPU Software Engineer
Boston, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$119K/yr - $193K/yr
5+ years expQuEra Computing Inc. is seeking a Software Engineer to join their QPU SW Engineering team. In this role, you will develop software for orchestrating and controlling quantum hardware, collaborating closely with physicists and hardware engineers to enable precise quantum operations.
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Responsibilities
Design and implement software systems for orchestrating quantum experiments, including pulse sequence generation, device coordination, and real-time system control
Develop and maintain APIs and middleware that connect hardware control layers (e.g., FPGA, DACs, timing systems) with higher-level orchestration software and compilers
Implement reliable communication and synchronization protocols across embedded and distributed system components
Collaborate with system architects and physicists to translate experimental requirements into testable, high-performance software features
Contribute to diagnostic and calibration routines for hardware validation and performance monitoring
Develop tooling to support automation, test infrastructure, system state management, and logging
Participate in system bring-up, integration testing, and cross-disciplinary debugging efforts
Contribute to software architecture decisions, code reviews, and best practices across the engineering team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
5+ years of experience developing software for hardware control, embedded systems, or distributed systems
Strong programming skills in Python and/or C/C++, and experience working with hardware interfaces (e.g., SPI, I2C, UART, Ethernet)
Experience with real-time systems or hardware-in-the-loop control environments
Familiarity with timing systems (e.g., PTP), and communication stacks
Proficiency in system integration, testing, and performance tuning
Preferred
Experience with scientific instrumentation, lab automation, or quantum hardware control systems
Familiarity with FPGA systems, DAC/ADC control, or pulse sequencing frameworks
Exposure to embedded Linux, RTOS, or custom firmware development
Knowledge of calibration, feedback, or control loop algorithms
Experience in multidisciplinary teams working at the intersection of hardware, software, and science
Benefits
Equity grants for all new hires
Company
QuEra Computing Inc.
Located in Boston, QuEra Computing is a maker of advanced neutral-atoms based quantum computers, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the industry.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$247MKey Investors
Google,SoftBank Vision FundGoogle Quantum AIRakuten
2025-02-11Series B· $230M
2024-10-15Corporate Round
2021-11-17Series Unknown· $17M
Leadership Team
Andy Ory
Acting CEO
Nathan Gemelke
Chief Technology Strategist
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