Quantum Engineer

Entangled Future; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401K matching

Disability insurance

FSA

Dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Daily catered lunches

Job summary

Atom Computing in Boulder, CO is seeking a mid-level Quantum Engineer to join the Quantum Engineering team on a full-time basis. You will work on all aspects of neutral-atom quantum computing hardware and software, helping translate atomic physics into a scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computer.

We value diverse backgrounds and prioritize collaboration across physics, hardware, and software. Eligible candidates hold a PhD and experience in atomic physics, trapping and coherent control, and QCVV

Qualifications

• PhD in a related field required.
• Extensive knowledge of atomic physics and quantum computing research.
• Deep understanding of light-matter interactions.

Responsibilities

• Design and build hardware and control interfaces for the quantum computing platform.
• Generate IP related to neutral-atom quantum computers.
• Summarize findings for internal and external publications and presentations.
• Capable of lifting up to 25 pounds.

Skills

Quantum physics

Atom trapping

Coherent control

QCVV

Python

Communication

Education

PhD in Physics/Chemistry/Engineering

Tools

Git

Job description

Quantum Engineer at Atom Computing, Boulder, CO. A mid-level full time position in the Quantum Engineering team, listed under research.

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.

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, 401K 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 base salary range for this position is between $160,000 - $275,000 commensurate with experience and hiring level: Quantum Engineer, Senior Quantum Engineer, Principal Quantum Engineer and Senior Principal Quantum Engineer. In addition, we offer a 20% annual bonus, sign-on bonus, additional bonus potential and incentive stock options for equity in the company.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Python and Git software version control