Quantum computing jobs in the United States: physics, software and engineering roles
611 open roles at 56 quantum computing, sensing and communication companies in the United States: Algorithms, error correction and qubits (67), Physics and research (77), Software engineering (90), Machine learning and data (34), Hardware, electronics and photonics (116), Mechanical, cryogenic and manufacturing engineering (158), Product, programs and leadership (59). 394 of them are open to candidates of any nationality; the rest ask for citizenship or a government security check (export-controlled work). 10 mention relocation support.
quera.com • HQ: Boston, United States • Quantum Computing Hardware • Quantum Science & Computing • 11-50 employees • Est. 2018 • Trust B • Hiring 70, 8 new
HQ: Boston, United States • Quantum Computing Hardware • Quantum Science & Computing • 11-50 employees • Est. 2018 • Trust B • Hiring 70, 8 new
QuEra Computing builds quantum computers based on neutral atoms, using arrays of individually controlled Rydberg atoms held in optical traps. Its machines are offered through cloud platforms and on-premises installations for research centres, high-performance computing sites, government bodies and enterprises, alongside application co-design work and open-source tools for simulating atom arrays and optimisation problems. Founded in 2018 on research from Harvard and MIT and headquartered in Boston, the company hires physicists, hardware, optics and software engineers, product managers and finance staff.
psiquantum.com • HQ: Palo Alto, United States • Quantum Science & Computing • Quantum Computing Hardware • 51-200 employees • Est. 2016 • Startup • Trust A • Hiring 74, 1 new
HQ: Palo Alto, United States • Quantum Science & Computing • Quantum Computing Hardware • 51-200 employees • Est. 2016 • Startup • Trust A • Hiring 74, 1 new
PsiQuantum is a quantum computing company headquartered in Palo Alto, California, that is building fault-tolerant, million-qubit quantum computers based on photonic qubits made with standard silicon photonics semiconductor manufacturing. Founded in 2016, it develops hardware in Palo Alto and Milpitas, is building utility-scale sites in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, and has a UK team at Daresbury, backed by government awards including US Department of Commerce funding. It hires optical packaging and fiber optics engineers, cryogenics engineers, photonics validation leads, quantum application architects, datacenter architects, business development leads and recruiters.
hrl.com • HQ: Malibu, United States • Science & Engineering • Hardware • Quantum Computing Hardware • Research Institutes • Est. 1948 • Hiring 22, 4 new
HQ: Malibu, United States • Science & Engineering • Hardware • Quantum Computing Hardware • Research Institutes • Est. 1948 • Hiring 22, 4 new
HRL Laboratories is a premier applied research-and-development center specializing in advanced microelectronics, quantum information science, sensor technologies, and high-performance materials. Headquartered in Malibu, California, the facility has a storied legacy of technical breakthroughs, notably including the demonstration of the world's first functioning laser in 1960. Today, it leverages state-of-the-art cleanroom fabrication and computational resources to develop next-generation engineering solutions for government agencies and industrial partners.
$128k – $160k per year • Middle • 4+ years exp • In office (Calabasas, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Citizenship or vetting required • Middle
$194k – $248k per year • Staff+ • 10+ years exp • In office (Calabasas, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Full-Time • Citizenship or vetting required • Architect
monarchquantum.com • HQ: San Diego, United States • Optics & Photonic Components • Quantum Computing Hardware • 501-1000 employees • Est. 2025 • Trust A • Hiring 68, 6 new
HQ: San Diego, United States • Optics & Photonic Components • Quantum Computing Hardware • 501-1000 employees • Est. 2025 • Trust A • Hiring 68, 6 new
Monarch Quantum is a quantum photonics company that develops integrated photonic hardware and light engines for advanced technological applications. The enterprise provides scalable laser-based systems and optical packaging designed for quantum computing, sensing, and communications. Headquartered in San Diego, California, it utilizes in-house systems engineering and AI-driven manufacturing to deliver deployable quantum infrastructure.
ionq.com • HQ: College Park, United States • Quantum Computing Hardware • Est. 2015 • NYSE: IONQ • Trust B • Hiring 126, 15 new
HQ: College Park, United States • Quantum Computing Hardware • Est. 2015 • NYSE: IONQ • Trust B • Hiring 126, 15 new
Chris Monroe and Jungsang Kim created IonQ in 2015 after over 25 years of research. Their preliminary investment amounted to $2 million from the University of Maryland and Duke University, which enabled them to develop trapped ion quantum computers. Within a few years, they constructed two of the most accurate quantum computers in the world, garnering additional funding from Amazon Web Services, Google's GV, and NEA.
$212k – $312k per year • Head+ • 6+ years exp • In office (Bothell, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Nationals only • Citizenship or vetting required • Architect
≈ $111k – $217k per year (Estimated) • Senior • 3+ years exp • In office (Bothell, Denver, United States) • Bachelor's Degree • Nationals only • Citizenship or vetting required • Senior
infleqtion.com • HQ: Louisville, Fairport, United States • Science & Engineering • Hardware • Quantum Science & Computing • Sensors & Transducers • Quantum Computing Hardware • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2007 • NYSE: INFQ • Trust A • Hiring 56, 6 new
HQ: Louisville, Fairport, United States • Science & Engineering • Hardware • Quantum Science & Computing • Sensors & Transducers • Quantum Computing Hardware • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2007 • NYSE: INFQ • Trust A • Hiring 56, 6 new
Infleqtion is an American quantum technology company that builds products based on cold atom physics, including neutral-atom quantum computers, optical atomic clocks, quantum radio frequency receivers and inertial and gravity sensors for navigation where satellite signals are unavailable. Founded in 2007 as ColdQuanta and renamed Infleqtion in 2022, it supplies research institutions, defense agencies and commercial customers and runs operations in the United States and the United Kingdom. The company is headquartered in Louisville, Colorado, United States.
394 of the 611 roles here state no citizenship or security-check demand. A role that does - export-controlled quantum hardware and cryptography work often does - says so in its advert, and the card marks it.
Companies whose main business is quantum technology - quantum computer makers (superconducting, trapped-ion, neutral-atom, photonic, spin qubits), quantum software and algorithm companies, quantum sensing and communication, and the makers of their control electronics, lasers and cryogenics - and every role whose title names quantum work at any employer.
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Quantinuum
Monarch Quantum
IonQ
Argonne National Laboratory
QuEra Computing
PsiQuantum
Atom Computing
Infleqtion
HRL Laboratories
D-Wave
SandboxAQ
Rigetti Computing
Oratomic
Quantum Machines
Sygaldry
