Quantum Hardware Engineer - Neutral-Atom Computing

Atom Computing; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 160,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, vision

Unlimited PTO

401K matching

Short- and long-term disability

FSA and dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Drinks, snacks, catered team lunches

Job summary

Atom Computing seeks a Quantum Engineer to help translate atomic physics into a scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computer. You will design hardware and software interfaces, and contribute to IP development while collaborating with a team of scientists and engineers.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a related field and have deep knowledge of atomic physics, light-matter interactions, and quantum computing research. Familiarity with Python and Git is a plus.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering or related field.
• Experience with atomic physics and quantum computing research.
• Familiarity with Python and Git is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and build the scientific hardware and control interfaces (hardware and software) for the quantum computing platform.
• Generate intellectual property related to neutral-atom quantum computers.
• Distill and communicate findings internally and externally.
• Capable of lifting and moving objects up to 25 pounds.

Skills

Atomic physics

Light-matter interaction

Communication skills

Experimental physics

Education

PhD in Physics

Tools

Python

Git

Job description

Atom Computing seeks a Quantum Engineer to help translate atomic physics into a scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computer. You will design hardware and software interfaces, and contribute to IP development while collaborating with a team of scientists and engineers.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a related field and have deep knowledge of atomic physics, light-matter interactions, and quantum computing research. Familiarity with Python and Git is a plus.