Senior Quantum Engineer

Atom Computing; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 185,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited paid time off

401K company matching

Short- and long-term disability

Dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Catered team lunches

Job summary

Atom Computing, located in Boulder, Colorado, is seeking a Quantum Engineer to work on innovative quantum computing projects. The ideal candidate will have a PhD and experience in manipulating cold atoms and quantum systems.

This role offers a competitive salary between $185,000 and $210,000, along with an attractive benefits package, including comprehensive medical coverage and unlimited paid time off.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of techniques in atomic physics and quantum computing.
• Deep understanding of interactions between light and matter.
• Proven ability to conduct complex scientific investigations.

Responsibilities

• Design and construct scientific hardware for quantum computing.
• Generate intellectual property related to quantum computers.
• Communicate findings internally and externally.

Skills

Cold atom manipulation

Quantum characterization

Coherent control of quantum systems

Effective communication

Education

PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Python

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 looking for Quantum Engineers to work on all aspects of neutral atom quantum computing. As a Quantum Engineer at Atom Computing, you will join a team of talented scientists and engineers who are working to translate fundamental atomic physics to a scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computer.

We welcome applicants from a diverse set of backgrounds, but are specifically interested in candidates with experience in the following fields: Trapping and manipulation of cold atoms; Coherent control of quantum systems (for example: neutral atoms, trapped ions, NV- centers, nuclear magnetic resonance, superconducting qubits); Quantum characterization, verification, and validation (QCVV) techniques.

Responsibilities

• Design and construct the scientific hardware and control interfaces (both hardware and software) that are the essential backbone of the quantum computing platform.
• Generate intellectual property related to the design and operation of neutral-atom-based quantum computers.
• Distill and communicate findings internally, and as appropriate, in external publications and presentations.
• Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds.

Experience & Education

• PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2+ years work industry experience designing and operating quantum computing hardware.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of the state-of-the-art techniques used in atomic physics and quantum computing research.
• Deep understanding of the fundamental interactions between light and matter.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers.
• Proven ability to independently execute complex scientific and technical investigations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Python and Git software version control.

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