Sr. QPU Software Engineer

QuEra Computing, Inc., Boston, MA +1

Posted pay

$160K–$225K

a year

Compared with similar jobs

This base pay is near the median for senior software engineering jobs in other US places.

Median: $188K a year
Other jobs in the group: 1,821

We compare the middle of each posted range. This is base pay as posted. The group does not include this job.

Location: Boston, MA +1
Work type: Not given
Level: Senior
Experience: 5+ years
Skills in the job text: Python
AWS
SQL
TypeScript
Kubernetes
React
Docker
Java
JavaScript
Kafka
Kotlin
Vue
Posted: Feb 20, 2026
Last check: 51 min ago
Job type: Software engineering

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QuEra Computing, Inc.

Open tech jobs: 48
With posted pay: 63%
Median posted base: $130K–$212K

About QuEra Computing, Inc.: funding, hiring and pay

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About QuEra Computing, Inc.: funding, hiring and pay

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Overview

Summary

QuEra Computing is seeking an experienced Full-Stack Developer to join a fast-growing startup and help build the next generation of quantum computer management systems. In this role, you’ll contribute to our backend services written in Kotlin/Spring Boot and help shape and build our future user interface.

What you need

5–10 years of professional software development experience
Backend development experience in Kotlin, Java, or another object-oriented language, with a desire to use/learn Kotlin
Frontend development experience with JavaScript/TypeScript and modern UI frameworks like React or Vue
Self-motivated team player with a strong sense of ownership
Hands-on experience with SQL and NoSQL databases
Familiarity with Docker and/or Kubernetes
Strong understanding of HTTP and RESTful web services

Nice to have

Preferred Experience

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 with AWS or other cloud service providers
Exposure to UI/UX design principles or building developer-friendly tools

Nice to Have

Experience with Python
Experience working in agile, scrum, or kanban environments
Experience or exposure to embedded development concepts
Quantum-curious, though not required

Why QuEra?

The approximate base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $225,000.

We consistently monitor external market data and update base salary ranges accordingly. We determine base compensation decisions on several factors, including as geographic placement, role-specific knowledge, skills, and/or experience. In addition to our base salary offerings, we also provide equity grants for all new hires.

Legal notes

QuEra is committed to cultivating a diverse work environment and is 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.

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QuEra Computing, Inc.

Open tech jobs: 48
With posted pay: 63%
Median posted base: $130K–$212K

About QuEra Computing, Inc.: funding, hiring and pay

Compared with similar jobs

This base pay is near the median for senior software engineering jobs in other US places.

Median: $188K a year
Other jobs in the group: 1,821

We compare the middle of each posted range. This is base pay as posted. The group does not include this job.