Quantum Operations Lead - Onsite, Copenhagen

ResumeXrays LLC; København; Hybrid; DKK 1,000,000 - 1,700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Paid time off

Pension plan

Disability and life insurance

Annual bonus

Equity

Job summary

Atom Computing Denmark is seeking a Quantum Operations Manager to lead the onsite team responsible for commissioning, operating, and maintaining a commercial neutral-atom quantum computer in Copenhagen. You will report to the Director of Commercial Quantum Systems and manage four engineers to deliver reliable system performance.

This hands-on leadership role requires deep expertise in experimental systems, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to guide engineers in an operational

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent relevant industry experience.
• Strong technical background in experimental atomic physics, quantum computing, or similarly complex scientific systems.
• Experience commissioning, operating, maintaining, or troubleshooting complex hardware and software systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead technical teams, coordinate engineering work, and resolve complex technical problems.
• Ability to make sound technical decisions, prioritize competing operational demands, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, particularly across multidisciplinary engineering teams.
• Willingness to work onsite at our Copenhagen office five days per week and travel occasionally to Atom Computing's facilities in Boulder, Colorado.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and develop a team of four Quantum Operations Engineers responsible for the onsite quantum computing system.
• Oversee system installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Establish daily work priorities, assign technical responsibilities, and coordinate planned maintenance and system upgrades.
• Provide technical guidance for diagnosing and resolving issues involving atomic physics, optical systems, control hardware, and software.
• Monitor system performance, identify recurring issues, and drive improvements to operational reliability.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to troubleshoot complex problems, implement technical changes, and maintain system performance.
• Establish and maintain operating procedures, maintenance documentation, and technical records.
• Manage onsite incident response and coordinate the team's on-call coverage for unexpected maintenance and system issues.
• Communicate system status, operational risks, and technical priorities to the Director of Commercial Quantum Systems and relevant stakeholders.
• Support the technical development, performance management, and training of team members.

Skills

Atomic physics

Quantum computing

Leadership experience

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Onsite leadership

Education

PhD in Physics or Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Python

Git

Job description

Atom Computing Denmark is seeking a Quantum Operations Manager to lead the onsite team responsible for commissioning, operating, and maintaining a commercial neutral-atom quantum computer in Copenhagen. You will report to the Director of Commercial Quantum Systems and manage four engineers to deliver reliable system performance.

This hands-on leadership role requires deep expertise in experimental systems, strong troubleshooting skills, and the ability to guide engineers in an operational