QuEra Computing, Inc.

Sr. QPU Software Engineer

QuEra Computing, Inc. · Boston, MA, USA

Posted 19 days ago

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This role has been open
19 days
QuEra Computing, Inc.'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
54% of QuEra Computing, Inc.'s roles list one
Ghost-job risk at QuEra Computing, Inc.
high
53 stale, 1 reposted of 69 open
Hiring momentum
86 roles opened in the last 90 days
↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

QuEra Computing is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to develop quantum computer management systems. The role involves contributing to controls infrastructure, collaborating with physicists and engineers, and taking ownership of critical code. No prior quantum computing experience is required, making it a great opportunity for those new to the field.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
1/5
freshness
4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • 5–10 years of professional software development experience
  • Extensive experience with C++ and Python
  • Strong sense of algorithmic efficiency and system scalability
  • Familiarity with Docker and/or Kubernetes
  • Strong debug and troubleshooting skills
  • Strong understanding of HTTP and RESTful web services

Nice to have

  • Experience with distributed cloud native architectures
  • Experience with micro services and event-driven architectures
  • Experience with event streaming platforms like Pulsar, Kafka, Pub/Sub, or Kinesis
  • Experience designing systems for ease of use and operation
  • Experience leveraging AI to quickly develop and test quality solutions

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-growing startup
  • Role involves collaboration with physicists and hardware engineers, which may require adapting to a new field
  • No prior quantum computing experience necessary, which could be a double-edged sword depending on your background

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