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Boston, TX - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Job Description

Summary:

QuEra is looking for a Production Machine Lead for QuEras Aquila quantum computer at the AIST facility in Boston. The product that this role is supporting is twofold: the system itself and the results that users get by programming it. In this role you will be responsible for:

  • Initial installations and setup of the machine.
  • Overall operations of the system to be optimized for performance reliability uptime and running costs;
  • Continuous development and integration of capabilities and features across the hardware and software stacks as defined by customer needs market opportunities and technological developments at QuEra;
  • Supporting users in their projects and needs and maximize the utility of the quantum computer for them.

Responsibilities:

  • System development: you will be responsible for the integration and testing of capabilities and features across the hardware and software stacks ranging fromsoftware pipelines and operational workflows. In particular in the initial installment of the machine the person is expected to collaborate with the rest of QuEra team to set up the machine in AIST and make it functional as a gatebased quantum computer.

  • Operations: you will guide the operations team in the process of optimizing the operations for performance reliability uptime and running costs while supporting the team in troubleshooting the machine in cases of outages and performance degradations. As part of this work you will drive calibration design telemetry and automation.

  • Customer success management: you will interact with QuEras customers a mix of the owner of the production machine (AIST) end users and quantum software/service providers to help them understand their needs and translate those needs into goals and priorities for system development and operations.

  • Scientific and application development support: you will collaborate with select customers to enable highimpact projects to succeed by using QuEras quantum computer. Sometimes this means running the machine in special configurations or developing features in the stack to support the projects. This work will often involve a close interaction with QuEras Algorithms and Applications team.

Qualifications:

  • A Ph.D. in experimental AMO physics with handson experience in building or operating a neutral atom or a trapped ion system.

  • Success in research as evidenced by peerreviewed publications and/or scientific talks and other contributions.

  • Strong communication skills and strong interest in working with a variety of customers and end users to understand their needs and translate them into technical requirements and roadmaps.

  • Software skills including programming languages and a basic understanding of software architectures.

  • Experience in mentoring or training scientists or engineers.

  • A willingness to provide oncall support for machine operations.

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We highly value diversity in our current and future employees and do not discriminate (including in our hiring and promotion practices) based on race religion color national origin gender gender expression sexual orientation age marital status veteran status disability status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Employment Type

Full Time

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