Senior Quantum Applications Engineer

Atomcomputing; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Unlimited paid time off

401K company matching

Equity in the company

Catered team lunches

Job summary

Atom Computing in Berkeley, CA or Boulder, CO seeks a Senior Quantum Application Engineer to drive fault-tolerant quantum computing. You will work with our Error Correction, Software, and Compilation teams to advance scalable neutral-atom quantum computers.

The role includes evaluating resources, optimizing quantum algorithms, researching enhancements, and implementing near-term demonstrations on real hardware, with a strong startup‑minded, collaborative culture.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, mathematics, CS or related field.
• 3+ years of industry experience.
• Experience with fault-tolerant quantum computation theory.
• Strong background in quantum algorithms and applications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate resources needed to run fault-tolerant algorithms on neutral-atom hardware.
• Develop strategies for optimizing and running quantum algorithms.
• Research ways to improve, extend, or generalize quantum algorithms.
• Implement near-term demonstrations of fault-tolerant algorithms.

Skills

Python

Git

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

PhD in Physics/Mathematics/CS or related

Job description

At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.

We are seeking a Senior Quantum Application Engineer to contribute to the realization of practical fault‑tolerant quantum computing. Reporting to the Quantum Error Correction Manager, you will work alongside our Quantum Error Correction, Software, and Compilation teams to drive the development of scalable neutral‑atom quantum computers.

Applications will be considered for our Berkeley, CA or Boulder, CO office.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating resources required to run fault‑tolerant algorithms on neutral atom hardware
• Contributing to the development of strategies for optimizing and running quantum algorithms
• Researching ways to improve, extend, or generalize quantum algorithms
• Working to implement near‑term demonstrations of fault‑tolerant algorithms

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience with the theory of fault‑tolerant quantum computation.

• Strong background in quantum algorithms, potentially including applications to cryptography, chemistry, materials physics, etc.
• Ability to translate abstract concepts into demonstrations running on actual quantum computing hardware.
• Temperamentally suited to work at a fast‑growing startup: self‑motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and having a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers.
• Familiarity with Python and Git software version control

Benefits

Atom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off, 401K company matching, short‑ and long‑term disability, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance. We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!

The base salary range for this position is between $185,000 - $210,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.