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# Operations Manager-Zurich, Switzerland at QuEra Computing, Inc.

- **Company:** QuEra Computing, Inc.
- **Location:** Zurich, Switzerland
- **Posted:** 2026-11-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-11-10
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/queracomputinginc/jobs/5475640008

## Job description

QuEra Computing, AG

[Zurich, Switzerland]

Operations Manager – Zurich, Switzerland

Employment

Full-time. Starting date: January 1st, 2027 (Est.)

## The Role

We are seeking a hands-on Operations Manager to build the operational backbone of our new Optics Research Lab in Zurich. You will report directly to Quera Computing Incorporated’s VP of Finance, overseeing the daily Quera Computing AG activities that make the business efficient, resilient, and ready for scaling. You will have ownership over facilities, lab operations, purchasing and logistics, safety and compliance for the Zurich Optics Research Lab, and you will support the Head of Optics Research in Zurich directly on administrative matters and human resources. This is a role for someone who likes building a lab from the ground up and keeping it running safely.

## Key Responsibilities

- Operational Excellence: Build, design, and document core internal processes to support business scaling, headcount planning and hiring pipeline.
- Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks and implement automation solutions to boost productivity.
- Financial Oversight – Work closely with Finance on budget planning, usage rules, expense tracking and reporting.
- Supply Chain/Shipping/Receiving – Together with supply chain US team support procurement and inventory management, including shipping/receiving matters that will include regular bending, lifting, stretching and reaching both below the waist and above the head.
- Facilities Management – Partner with the Quera Computing Inc. facilities team to ensure that the Switzerland facility is properly built out during renovation, incl. space planning, access control, workplace safety and implementation of general building services. Ongoing facility management during operation and coordination of repairs on a short timeline
- Safety and compliance – Implement and maintain lab safety rules (incl. laser safety, electrical safety): definition of control areas, interlocks and signage, definition of standard operating procedures, incident and near-miss reporting, emergency plans and drills, first-aid and fire-safety coverage. Ensure compliance with Swiss and Zurich work rules.
- Administrative Management – manage and/or oversee localized support for matters related to marketing/public relations, time management (e.g., holiday/vacation)/reporting, and event planning and coordination
- Human Resources – Oversee employee onboarding and orientation activities and other related matters as assigned (e.g. offers paperwork, work-permit and relocation logistics).
- Coordination & Reporting – Act as a key bridge between US headquarters and Switzerland-based team members.
- Compliance & Contracts – Support contract management and ensure compliance with export control, partner agreements and other regulatory requirements.

## What We Need

- 5+ years in a Country, Operational, Management, ideally within an early-stage startup, research, university, photonics or deep-tech environment in Switzerland.
- Proven ability to build operational systems from scratch.
- Analytical Thinking: Strong problem-solving skills using data to make informed decisions.
- Leadership: Experience leading a team and influencing cross-functional partners.
- Tools: Proficiency in productivity tools (e.g., MS Office, expense management platforms, and CRM systems).
- Knowledge of Swiss employment and safety rules (ArG, UVG, EKAS).
- Strong organization, discretion and communication skills; comfortable acting as right hand to Head of Research Lab and handling many small tasks at once.
- Fluent in English. Good German (B2 or better) is a plus.

## Basic Qualifications

- Bachelor's degree or equivalent, or 5+ years of equivalent experience
- Proven ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders.
- Strong skills in budget management, financial reporting, and compliance.
- Hands-on experience with operational workflows, process improvement, and vendor management.
- Knowledge of contract management and regulatory compliance (export control experience is a plus).
- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- High adaptability in dynamic, fast-moving environments.

## About QuEra Computing, Inc.

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: QuEra Computing builds and commercializes neutral-atom quantum computers, aiming to deliver fault-tolerant systems for scientific, industrial, and government applications.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Series B)
- **Headquarters**: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
- **Founded**: 2018
- **Founders**: Mikhail Lukin (Chief Scientist, Harvard), Vladan Vuletić (CTO, MIT), and additional Harvard/MIT scientists

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Quantum computing (hardware, software, and cloud services)
- **Target customers**: High-performance computing (HPC) centers, public sector agencies, enterprise innovators, and research institutions – primarily B2B
- **Mission**: *“A world where quantum computing is a trusted tool for solving high-value problems in science, industry, and society.”* [quera.com](https://www.quera.com/about)

## Products & Services
- **Aquila**: A 256-qubit neutral-atom quantum computer that became the first publicly accessible neutral-atom system on Amazon Braket (launched 2023). Used for quantum simulation and research.
- **Gemini**: QuEra’s first commercially available gate-based neutral-atom quantum computer, deployed on-premises (first system delivered to Japan in 2023).
- **Quantum Innovation Platform**: A full-stack offering combining hardware, software, and co-design services to help partners develop quantum solutions for specific industries.
- **Roadmap to Fault Tolerance**: QuEra plans to reach megaquop logical performance with hundreds of logical qubits by 2028, and gigaquop performance with ~1,000 logical qubits shortly after. [quera.com](https://www.quera.com/)

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed; raised >$230M in Series B financing (backed by Google, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Valor, and later expanded by NVIDIA’s NVentures). Total known funding: $17M seed (2021) + $230M+ Series B.
- **Key Metric**: Total funding ~$247M+ (private company; revenue not publicly available)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Google, SoftBank Vision Fund 2, Valor Equity Partners, NVIDIA (NVentures), and others.
- **Growth Signals**: 
  - Selected by Japan’s AIST for a ~$40M on-premises neutral-atom computer integrated with the NVIDIA-powered ABCI-Q supercomputer.
  - Chosen for DARPA’s Quantum Benchmarking Initiative (QBI) Stages A and B.
  - Demonstrated a logical quantum processor with 48 logical qubits (2024 Physics World Breakthrough).
  - Published first experimental demonstration of magic state distillation for universal logical quantum computing.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Neutral-atom technology**: Scalable to thousands of qubits using optical tweezers, offering a path to fault-tolerant quantum computing that is widely recognized as highly promising.
- **Strong academic roots**: Built on pioneering research from Harvard University and MIT, with founders who are leading physicists in the field.
- **Early ecosystem leadership**: First neutral-atom system on a public cloud (Amazon Braket), first commercially available gate-based neutral-atom system, and active partnerships with major HPC centers and governments.
- **Fault-tolerance roadmap**: Clear technical milestones (megaquop by 2028, gigaquop shortly after) backed by published breakthroughs in error correction and logical qubits.

## Strategic Focus
- **Scaling toward fault tolerance**: Executing a roadmap to deliver error-corrected logical quantum computers by 2028.
- **Commercial expansion**: Deploying on-premises systems to HPC centers and government labs (e.g., AIST in Japan, DARPA).
- **Ecosystem building**: Co-designing applications with enterprise and public-sector partners, and integrating with classical supercomputing infrastructure (e.g., NVIDIA GPU clusters).
- **International presence**: Establishing QuEra Computing Japan to support the country’s national quantum strategy.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as “more science, less fiction” with a focus on real physics, precision engineering, and collaborative learning across disciplines. [quera.com/careers](https://www.quera.com/careers)
- **Benefits**: Company-subsidized medical insurance with Health Reimbursement Account, 100% company-paid dental and vision, 401(k) with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% (immediate vesting), flexible time off, paid holidays, sick leave, free parking, catered lunch-and-learns, stocked kitchens, and employee events.
- **Work environment**: Based in Boston, MA. The engineering team develops classical control systems that operate neutral-atom quantum computers, moving quantum from lab experiments to production-grade systems.
- **Team**: Leadership includes experienced executives (CEO Andy Ory, CFO Ed Durkin, CCO Yuval Boger) and world-class scientists (CTO Vladan Vuletić, Chief Scientist Mikhail Lukin). The company emphasizes internal cross-disciplinary collaboration and external partnerships.

## Sources
1. [quera.com](https://www.quera.com/) – Official website, roadmap, and product details.
2. [quera.com/careers](https://www.quera.com/careers) – Careers page with benefits and culture.
3. [quera.com/about](https://www.quera.com/about) – Company history, leadership, funding, and milestones.
4. [cbinsights.com](https://www.cbinsights.com/company/quera-computing) – Company overview and financial data.
5. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/quera-computing-inc) – LinkedIn company page.

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