Quantum Error Correction Software Engineer

Atom Computing, Inc.; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 155,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Unlimited PTO

401K with company matching

Disability insurance

FSA benefit

Dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Drinks and catered team lunches

Job summary

Atom Computing, Inc. is hiring a software engineer to help architect and implement error correction in neutral-atom quantum computers.

The role emphasizes research in quantum error correction, demonstrations of fault-tolerant computation, real-time decoding, and data handling across software and hardware teams. The ideal candidate holds a PhD in a related field, has industry or academia experience with quantum computing, and is proficient in Python and at least one compiled language (Rust, C, or

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience developing software for quantum computers in industry and/or academia and a solid grasp of quantum computing and quantum information concepts.
• Proficiency in Python and one or more compiled languages such as Rust, C, or C++, and familiarity with Git version control.
• Willingness to learn AMO physics or quantum mechanics concepts as required.
• Demonstrated ability to translate research results into functional production code.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with software developers, physicists, and engineers in complementary disciplines.
• Temperament suited to a fast-growing, early-stage startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and tolerant of ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Research efforts related to quantum error correcting codes and fault-tolerant schemes
• Designing and implementing demonstrations of fault-tolerant quantum computation
• Real-time decoding and classical feedforward during fault-tolerant quantum computation
• Setup and maintenance of databases
• Compilation of quantum circuits
• Analyzing data generated from quantum hardware performing error corrected computation
• Simulation of fault-tolerant quantum computation
• Resource estimation for fault-tolerant quantum applications

Skills

Quantum error correction theory

Software development

Collaborative work

Problem solving

Education

PhD in Physics/CS/Engineering

Tools

Python

Rust

C

C++

Git

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 seeking a software engineer with a background in quantum information theory to contribute to the architecture and strategy of error correction in neutral atom quantum computers. Atomic qubit arrays provide a path to the large-scale quantum computers that will deliver fault-tolerant, error-corrected logical qubits.

Job Responsibilities:

• Research efforts related to quantum error correcting codes and fault-tolerant schemes
• Designing and implementing demonstrations of fault-tolerant quantum computation
• Real-time decoding and classical feedforward during fault-tolerant quantum computation
• Setup and maintenance of databases
• Compilation of quantum circuits
• Analyzing data generated from quantum hardware performing error corrected computation
• Simulation of fault-tolerant quantum computation
• Resource estimation for fault-tolerant quantum applications

Experience & Education

• PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
• Experience with quantum error correction theory

Qualifications

• Must have previous experience developing software for quantum computers in industry and/or academia and a solid grasp of quantum computing and quantum information concepts.
• Coding proficiency in Python and one or more compiled languages such as Rust, C, or C++, and familiarity with Git version control.
• Willingness to learn AMO physics or quantum mechanics concepts as required.
• Documented ability to translate research results into functional production code.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with software developers, physicists, and engineers in complementary disciplines.
• Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing, early-stage startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and with a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty.

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, 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 $155,000 - $185,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.