Quantum Software Engineering Lead for Fault-Tolerant QC

Atom Computing; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Unlimited PTO

401K match

Disability insurance

Daily catered lunches

Drinks and snacks

Job summary

Atom Computing in Berkeley, CA, seeks a Quantum Software Manager to lead a team of software engineers and quantum software engineers, guiding research-oriented workflows and delivering robust software for fault-tolerant quantum computing. You will balance hands-on contributions with leadership, interfacing across a diverse team to transform prototype software into polished products.

This role reports to the Director of Quantum Error Correction, and requires in-office presence in Berkeley at

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-degree experience as a software engineer.
• Experience leading a small engineering team.
• BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or related field; PhD is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of approximately 5 software engineers and quantum software engineers.
• Support the development of research-oriented software and associated workflows.
• Work with physicists and mathematicians to develop production-grade software required for running fault-tolerant quantum computing.
• Work closely with Atom Computing’s quantum error correction team to understand use cases and deliver software and developer experiences that address the needs of the team.

Skills

Team leadership

Software engineering

Research-oriented software

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Quantum computing background

Education

BS/MS in CS/Engineering/Physics

PhD is a plus

Job description

Atom Computing in Berkeley, CA, seeks a Quantum Software Manager to lead a team of software engineers and quantum software engineers, guiding research-oriented workflows and delivering robust software for fault-tolerant quantum computing. You will balance hands-on contributions with leadership, interfacing across a diverse team to transform prototype software into polished products.

This role reports to the Director of Quantum Error Correction, and requires in-office presence in Berkeley at