Quantum Engineer

Atomcomputing; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited paid time off

401(k) company matching

Short- and long-term disability

FSA and dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches

Job summary

Atomcomputing in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking a Quantum Engineer to join a team of scientists and engineers. This role involves designing scientific hardware and contributing to the development of neutral‑atom quantum computers.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a related field and extensive experience in quantum computing and atomic physics. We offer competitive salary packages with substantial benefits, including insurance and unlimited paid time off.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant field required.
• Extensive knowledge in atomic physics and quantum computing.
• Deep understanding of the fundamental interactions between light and matter.

Responsibilities

• Design and construct scientific hardware and control interfaces.
• Generate intellectual property related to quantum computers.
• Communicate findings internally and in external publications.

Skills

Trapping and manipulation of cold atoms

Coherent control of quantum systems

Quantum characterization, verification, and validation techniques

Effective communication and collaboration

Familiarity with Python

Education

PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Git version control

Job description

At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world‑class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state‑of‑the‑art in quantum computing.

We are looking for Quantum Engineers to work on all aspects of neutral atom quantum computing. As a Quantum Engineer at Atom Computing, you will join a team of talented scientists and engineers who are working to translate fundamental atomic physics to a scalable, fault‑tolerant quantum computer.

We welcome applicants from a diverse set of backgrounds, but are specifically interested in candidates with experience in the following fields: Trapping and manipulation of cold atoms; Coherent control of quantum systems (for example: neutral atoms, trapped ions, NV- centers, nuclear magnetic resonance, superconducting qubits); Quantum characterization, verification, and validation (QCVV) techniques.

Key Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Design and construct the scientific hardware and control interfaces (both hardware and software) that are the essential backbone of the quantum computing platform.
• Generate intellectual property related to the design and operation of neutral‑atom‑based quantum computers.
• Distill and communicate findings internally, and as appropriate, in external publications and presentations.
• Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds.
• PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
• Extensive knowledge of the state‑of‑the‑art techniques used in atomic physics and quantum computing research.
• Deep understanding of the fundamental interactions between light and matter.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers.
• Familiarity with Python and Git software version control.

Atom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, we offer unlimited paid time off, 401(k) company matching, short‑ and long‑term disability, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance. We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!

The salary range for this position is between $160,000 - $185,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus, sign‑on bonus and incentive stock options for equity in the company.