Real Estate Acquisitions Associate

ATOMS Careers page; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 99,000 - 117,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

401(k)

HSA

Flexible Spending Accounts

Discretionary vacation

8 paid holidays

Equity awards

Annual bonus

Job summary

Atoms builds Physical AI-enabled robots for critical industries and bases this role in our Los Angeles office, onsite five days a week. The role focuses on sourcing light commercial and industrial acquisitions across US markets, with strong emphasis on financial modeling, negotiation, and due diligence.

You will partner with legal, finance, and development teams to move deals from sourcing to close, while continuously refining the sourcing strategy based on market signals.

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of experience in real estate brokerage or private equity with light commercial/industrial asset transactions
• Hunter mentality with strong pipeline-building ability
• Extensive network of brokers, landlords, and property owners in US markets
• Advanced financial modeling and underwriting skills
• Entrepreneurial, autonomous, and capable of navigating ambiguity
• Excellent communication and persistence to keep pipelines full

Responsibilities

• Source and originate light commercial/industrial deals via broker networks, direct outreach, and off-market channels
• Maintain a consistent pipeline across US markets and track activity
• Underwrite acquisitions with financial modeling, market analysis, and risk assessment
• Negotiate deal terms with brokers, landlords, and sellers
• Coordinate with legal, finance, and development teams to ensure due diligence and timely closings
• Monitor market trends and asset performance to refine sourcing criteria

Skills

Financial modeling

Market analysis

Deal sourcing

Negotiation

Networking

Communication

Job description

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress.

Over the last decade, software has transformed the digital world. But the physical world, where food is made, minerals are mined, goods are moved, and industries are run, remains far less intelligent, far less efficient, and far more constrained. We’re changing that.

Atoms builds Physical AI- real-world robots for the industries that move civilization forward, starting with food, mining, and transport. Our systems are designed to understand, predict, and control the real world with precision, turning complex physical operations into something more reliable, more scalable, and more productive.

This work requires more than robotics. It requires deep integration across hardware, software, AI, operations, manufacturing, and real estate. We don’t just build machines in a lab. We deploy them into real environments, operate them, learn from them, and improve them until they work at scale.

We are roboticists, engineers, operators, and builders. We believe the next great technology companies will not only transform information, but the physical systems that shape everyday life.

If you want to work on hard problems with real-world impact, join us.

What you’ll do

• Proactively source and originate light commercial and industrial acquisition opportunities through an existing broker network, direct-to-owner outreach, and off-market channels


• Build and maintain a consistent pipeline of qualified deals across target US markets, tracking activity and conversion at every stage


• Underwrite potential acquisitions with strong financial modeling, market analysis, and risk assessment to support clear, data-driven recommendations


• Negotiate deal terms directly with brokers, landlords, and sellers to secure favorable pricing and structure


• Partner closely with legal, finance, and development teams to manage due diligence, resolve issues quickly, and keep deals on schedule to close


• Monitor market trends and asset performance post-close, feeding insights back into sourcing strategy and target criteria

What we’re looking for

• 4-7 years of experience in real estate brokerage or private equity, with a demonstrated track record in light commercial and/or industrial asset transactions


• A genuine hunter mentality - self-motivated, competitive, and relentless in building pipeline and closing deals, not just managing inbound


• Strong existing network of brokers, landlords, and property owners in relevant US markets


• Sharp financial modeling and underwriting skills paired with strong negotiation instincts


• A resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to deal-making - comfortable operating with high autonomy and ambiguity


• Excellent communication skills and the persistence to keep pipelines full even when deals move slowly

At Atoms, you’ll work on one of the defining challenges of our time- bringing automation into the physical world to drive real, lasting impact. We exist to uncover valuable unknown truths and turn them into progress, which means constantly pushing beyond what’s known and building what doesn’t yet exist. The work is ambitious and often challenging, but it’s grounded in a shared sense of purpose and a team committed to seeing it through together. Our work only matters if it serves others, and we know that meaningful progress depends on the trust of the people we serve and the strength of our team- so we invest in both, creating an environment where you can do your best work and grow.

What else you need to know

This role is based in our Los Angelesoffice. Atoms is a company driven by invention and continuous change - we are constantly reimagining our industries, building new products, and refining how we operate. We do our best work together. That’s why all of our office-based teams work onsite, five days a week.

The base salary range for this role is $99,000 - $117,000 per year.

Actual compensation will be determined on an individual basis and may vary depending on experience, skills, and qualifications.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package. You may also be eligible for equity awards and an annual performance-based bonus.

Benefits Summary (USA Full-Time Exempt Employees):

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance (multiple plans, incl. HSA options).


• Company-paid life and disability insurance (short- and long-term).


• Voluntary insurance: accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity.


• Optional supplemental life insurance for self, spouse, and children.


• 401(k).


• Health Savings Account (HSA)


• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)


• Discretionary vacation days


• 8 paid holidays per year

Benefits are subject to change at the company's discretion.
Atoms accepts applications on an ongoing basis.

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