Quantum Theorist — Shape Next-Gen Neutral-Atom QC

Atom Computing

Boulder, Berkeley (CO, CA)

On-site

USD 160,000 - 185,000

Full time

14 days+

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Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Unlimited PTO
401K company matching
Equity in the company

Job summary

Atom Computing is seeking a Quantum Theorist to model neutral-atom quantum computers, improve calibration, and characterize machine performance in collaboration with experimentalists. The role reports to the Quantum Theory Manager within the Applications & Theory department, with Berkeley, CA or Boulder, CO offices.

The candidate will work with AMO theorists to design future systems, publish results, and contribute to software used in simulations.

Qualifications

  • PhD in a relevant field required.
  • Strong publication record in the field preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct independent/collaborative theoretical and computational projects to advance neutral atom quantum computers.
  • Develop atomic physics simulations and translate them into maintainable software.
  • Collaborate with Experimentalists, Quantum Engineers, and AMO Theorists to model results and contribute to device design.
  • Write clean, well-tested, and documented code in Python, Julia, or C++.

Skills

Atomic physics
Quantum optics
Qubit control
Software development
Communication skills
Rydberg atoms
QuTiP
QuantumOptics.jl

Education

PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Tools

Version control (Git)
Unit testing
Continuous integration
Documentation
Python
Julia
C++

Job description

Atom Computing is seeking a Quantum Theorist to model neutral-atom quantum computers, improve calibration, and characterize machine performance in collaboration with experimentalists. The role reports to the Quantum Theory Manager within the Applications & Theory department, with Berkeley, CA or Boulder, CO offices.

The candidate will work with AMO theorists to design future systems, publish results, and contribute to software used in simulations.

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