Quantum Error-Correction Software Engineer — Real-Time Fault-Tolerance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited paid time off

401K company matching

Short- and long-term disability benefits

Dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches

Job summary

A leading quantum computing firm in Boulder is seeking a Software Engineer with a PhD to work on quantum information theory and error correction in quantum computers. Responsibilities include research on fault-tolerant quantum computation, coding in Python and other languages, and collaboration with scientists and engineers. The role offers a salary of $155,000 - $185,000, great benefits including health insurance, and a dynamic startup environment.

Qualifications

• Experience developing software for quantum computers in industry or academia.
• Solid grasp of quantum computing and quantum information concepts.
• Documented ability to translate research results into functional production code.

Responsibilities

• Research related to quantum error correcting codes.
• Design and implement demonstrations of fault-tolerant quantum computation.
• Analyze data from quantum hardware performing error corrected computation.

Skills

Python

Rust

C

C++

Quantum error correction theory

Git version control

Education

PhD in Physics, Computer Science, or Engineering

Job description

A leading quantum computing firm in Boulder is seeking a Software Engineer with a PhD to work on quantum information theory and error correction in quantum computers. Responsibilities include research on fault-tolerant quantum computation, coding in Python and other languages, and collaboration with scientists and engineers. The role offers a salary of $155,000 - $185,000, great benefits including health insurance, and a dynamic startup environment.