Quantum Operations Lead - Onsite Manager

Entangled Future; København; Hybrid; DKK 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical for employees and kids

Pension plan with company contribution

Disability and life insurance

Annual bonus and equity

Job summary

Atom Computing Denmark seeks a Quantum Operations Manager to lead the onsite team responsible for commissioning, operating, and maintaining the quantum computing system in Copenhagen.

This hands-on leader will guide four engineers, coordinate installation and maintenance, and partner with Quantum Engineering, Control Systems, and Software teams to resolve complex challenges while driving reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent experience in physics/engineering or related field.
• Strong background in experimental atomic physics or quantum computing.
• Experience leading technical teams and coordinating engineering work.
• Ability to diagnose complex problems and prioritize operational demands.

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.
• Set daily priorities, allocate responsibilities, and coordinate maintenance and upgrades.
• Provide guidance for diagnosing issues involving atomic physics, optics, control hardware, and software.
• Monitor performance, identify recurring issues, and drive reliability improvements.
• Coordinate with engineering teams to troubleshoot complex problems and implement changes.
• Maintain operating procedures, maintenance documentation, and technical records.
• Manage onsite incident response and on-call coverage.
• Communicate system status and priorities to leadership and stakeholders.
• Support training and performance development of team members.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Quantum physics

Experimentation

Troubleshooting

Communication

Python

Git

Education

PhD in Physics/Engineering

Tools

Python

Git

Job description

Atom Computing Denmark seeks a Quantum Operations Manager to lead the onsite team responsible for commissioning, operating, and maintaining the quantum computing system in Copenhagen.

This hands-on leader will guide four engineers, coordinate installation and maintenance, and partner with Quantum Engineering, Control Systems, and Software teams to resolve complex challenges while driving reliability and performance.