# John Long > Scientific Software Engineer @ QuEra Computing Inc. Location: Boston, Massachusetts, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/johnlong1 Quantum (and classical!) software engineer on a mission to make quantum computation easier to use and more accessible for all. I'm currently working as a Scientific Software Engineer at QuEra on compiler tooling for Quantum Error Correction. I've also worked on things ranging from quantum processor telemetry to ODE solvers. Previously I worked at If and Only If (Iff) Biotechnologies to build tools towards solving chemistry problems on quantum annealers as well as mentoring other students about the applications of quantum computation through Quantum Computing at Davis (QCAD). If you'd like to learn more about quantum computing or just want to chat, feel free to reach out! ## Work Experience ### Scientific Software Engineer @ QuEra Computing Inc. Jan 2026 – Present | Boston, Massachusetts, United States • Built and maintained the decoding interface package for the Bloqade quantum computing SDK ### Scientific Software Developer @ QuEra Computing Inc. Jan 2022 – Jan 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States • Engineered components of neutral atom quantum compiler stack for quantum error correction • Enhanced analog hamiltonian emulation with custom multithreading and ODE-solving packages as well as enabling direct-to-QPU execution • Installed sensors and programmed data collection for quantum processing unit telemetry • Formulated educational materials for neutral atom quantum computing ### Quantum Software Engineer @ If and Only If (Iff) Technologies Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 | Davis, California, United States • Investigated Bose-Hubbard Hamiltonian simulations on Quantum Computers • Presented on VQE and GBS at the PERF (Petroleum Environmental Research Forum) Spring 2022 meeting • Explored simple Bose Einstein Condensate (BEC) simulations • Investigated simulation of beam splitters on superconducting qubits using Sabin's (2020) (https://www.mdpi.com/2624-960X/2/1/13) paper ### Quantum Software Engineering Intern @ If and Only If (Iff) Technologies Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 | Davis, California, United States • Built custom job submission system for Xanadu's X8 photonic chip • Created QUBO generators for quantum annealers on the graph and subgraph isomorphism problem based on Calude et al.'s and Hua's algorithms • Architected graph isomorphism QUBO generation benchmarks using Erdos-Renyi graphs • Programmed Boson sampling utility library for interferometer submatrix generation and output probability calculation ### Workshop Director & Quantum Software Engineer @ Quantum Computing at Davis Jan 2019 – Jan 2022 | Davis, California • Pioneered curriculum for Quantum Computing at the collegiate level • Hosted physical and remote workshops for 15+ students on Quantum Computing • Investigated qubit topologies and error reduction for molecular simulations on quantum computers ### Head Instructor @ Blockchain at Davis Jan 2018 – Jan 2020 | Davis, California, United States • Pioneered curriculum for university students learning Ethereum technology and blockchain development • Accelerated blockchain project development through one-on-one tutoring • Co-authored Curriculum for UC Davis "Introduction to Distributed Ledgers" (ECS 189F) course ### TITANS Software Engineering R&D Intern @ Sandia National Laboratories Jan 2020 – Jan 2020 | Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States • Pioneered Kuberentes-based testbed environment for nuclear detonation detection software • Streamlined SSH and Docker integration with systemd fix • Created custom Kubernetes/Docker oriented bash configurations for expedited development ### Software Engineering Intern @ General Dynamics Mission Systems Jan 2019 – Jan 2019 | San Jose, Bay Area • Architected module with unit tests for internal SDR platform enabling remote hardware configuration in Python • Presented discrepancies identified in algorithms on hardware to team of 10+ engineers • Formulated tools for HDLC frame analysis, generation, and bit stuffing in Python/C ### Software Engineering Intern @ Intel Corporation Jan 2018 – Jan 2018 | Folsom, California • Reduced errors and safety vulnerabilities in network deployment by creating the Network Configuration Generator (NCG) Application • Improved NCG extensibility by leveraging Hy and Selenium to create a debugging suite • Gained hands-on experience with Cisco routing hardware and protocols ### Lab Operations Intern @ Intel Corporation Jan 2017 – Jan 2017 | Folsom, California, United States • Created 20 development systems for memory testing and diagnostics • Established equipment and development environments for 12 new hires ### IT Helpdesk Technician Intern @ Caltrans Jan 2015 – Jan 2015 | Sacramento, California Area • Ensured machines stayed up-to-date by imaging 10+ machines with Novell ZENWorks remotely and on-site • Boosted performance of 5 machines through hardware upgrades • Satisfied unique software environment requests on behalf of Transportation Lab (TransLab) engineers ### Assistant IT Technician Intern @ Caltrans Jan 2013 – Jan 2013 | Sacramento, California Area • Ensured 5 computers stayed up-to-date through imaging • Resolved 3 user problems including screen inactivity, failure to boot, loss of password ### IT Infrastructure Assistant @ University of Hawaii Jan 2012 – Jan 2012 | University of Hawaii CLEAR (Center for Labor Education and Research) • Guided implementation of new computers for staff usage • Eliminated 5 obsolete archival computers ## Education ### Computer Science and Engineering in Computer Science University of California, Davis ### Laguna Creek High School ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/jzl - Portfolio: https://johnzl.com --- Source: https://flows.cv/johnlong1 JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/johnlong1/resume.json Last updated: 2026-03-31