Embedded Hardware & Software Engineer

Oratomic; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental coverage

401K

Unlimited PTO

Paid family leave

Visa sponsorship

Equity

Job summary

Oratomic is hiring embedded hardware and software engineers to design, build, and operate fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. You will work across hardware, software, processor design, and data acquisition in a tight-knit team.

A strong background in embedded systems, FPGA development, and low-level software is desirable. Roles focus on low-level control interfaces, FPGA firmware, and integration with high-speed data acquisition systems within the quantum hardware team.

Qualifications

• Strong background in embedded systems, computer engineering, electrical engineering, FPGA development, or low-level software.
• Wants to build a quantum computer.
• Works well in a highly collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Focus on low-level hardware and software to control and interface with the quantum computer, from FPGAs and firmware to high-speed data acquisition and scientific cameras.
• Operate within the quantum hardware team to integrate hardware and software for fault-tolerant operation.

Skills

Embedded systems

FPGA development

Low-level software

Electrical engineering

Computer engineering

Tools

Verilog

VHDL

FPGA development tools

Job description

Oratomic is on a mission to build the world's first fault-tolerant quantum computer.

We are actively hiring embedded hardware and software engineers to take part in designing, building, and operating fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. You will work in a tight-knit team, working across hardware (electronics, FPGAs, scientific cameras, computer hardware), software, processor design, and whatever else is required to build the working quantum computer. This role will focus on the low-level hardware and software needed to control and interface with the quantum computer, from FPGAs and firmware to scientific cameras and high-speed data acquisition, integrated within the quantum hardware team. A strong background in embedded systems, computer engineering, electrical engineering, FPGA development, or low-level software is desirable for this role. We are hiring at all experience levels.

Requirements:

• Wants to build a quantum computer
• Works well in a highly collaborative team environment

Compensation:

• Benefits (health and dental coverage, 401K, unlimited PTO, paid family leave, visa sponsorship)
• Equity

Oratomic is an equal opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact [e-mail].