Senior Quantum Applications Engineer

Atom Computing; South Carolina; On-site; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K company matching

Unlimited paid time off

Equity in the company

Drinks, snacks, and catered team meals

Job summary

Atom Computing seeks a Senior Quantum Application Engineer to advance fault-tolerant quantum computing using neutral atoms. You will join teams across error correction, software, and compilation to scale quantum hardware and run demonstrations.

Requirements include a PhD in a related field and 3+ years of experience, with strong quantum algorithms knowledge, Python, and Git proficiency.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or related field.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience with the theory of fault-tolerant quantum computation.
• Strong background in quantum algorithms.
• Ability to translate abstract concepts into demonstrations on hardware.

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.

Skills

Quantum algorithms

Python

Collaboration

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Git

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.

Job 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

Experience & Education

• 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.

Qualifications

• 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

$185,000 - $210,000 a year

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.