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We are currently developing ytterbium-based quantum gates, control systems, and quantum error correction technologies, with the goal of delivering a prototype fault-tolerant quantum computer by FY2027.\nOur long-term vision is to bring neutral-atom quantum computing into practical use and tackle societal challenges that are beyond the capabilities of conventional computing.\nRecent News\nGlobal Quantum VC Quantonation Selects Yaqumo as Its First Japanese Investment https://yaqumo.com/en/news/287/(https://yaqumo.com/en/news/287/)\nYaqumo, NKT Photonics, and Hamamatsu Photonics Sign MOU on Development and Industrialization of Advanced Photonic Systems for Quantum Computing https://yaqumo.com/en/news/337/(https://yaqumo.com/en/news/337/)\nAlumni Ventures Makes First-Ever Japan Investment in Yaqumo to Back the Future of Neutral-Atom Quantum Computing https://yaqumo.com/en/news/351/(https://yaqumo.com/en/news/351/)\nJob Summary\nAs we move from \"experiment support\" to building an actual machine, the control stack has to become reliable enough to run as a product. You will own that reliability - the maintenance, monitoring, deployment, and upgrade path for our quantum control system, across both development and production environments - so that senior engineers stay on the roadmap instead of firefighting, and the machine can move toward continuous, day-long operation.\nThis is a 0→1 operations role. There is no existing ops foundation; you build it.\nExpect incomplete requirements and shifting constraints. 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Depending on the role and evaluation process, additional interviews, informal meetings with team members, or offer discussions may be arranged.\nEmployment Details\nEmployment Type: Full-time\nCompensation: JPY 8M-15M, depending on experience and qualifications\nWork Schedule: Discretionary Labor System for Professional Work (R&D)\nProbation Period: 2 months (no changes to employment conditions during probation)\nWork Location: 1F Room 104, International Science Innovation Building East Wing, Kyoto University, Yoshida-Honmachi 36, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-8501, Japan\nWorking Hours: Discretionary Labor System (deemed working hours: 8 hours/day). 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