Senior Quantum Software Engineer — Build Quantum Platforms

Atom Computing; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 185,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance

Unlimited paid time off

401K company matching

Catered team lunches

Job summary

Atom Computing in Boulder, CO is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to implement their quantum computing platform. You will work across the stack, covering everything from quantum job compilation to instrument calibration, closely collaborating with engineers and physicists.

This role requires a strong software engineering background, commitment to learning quantum concepts, and proficiency in Python and SQL. Excellent benefits include paid insurance, unlimited PTO, and a competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $185,000.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of post-degree professional experience as a software engineer.
• A passion for writing software and a track record of implementing architecture level features in complex computer systems.
• Willingness to learn atomic, optical, laser physics, and quantum mechanics concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain public API features and open-source SDKs for quantum hardware.
• Work closely with Quantum Engineers to write idiomatic, tested, and extensible code.
• Develop and maintain software for scheduling execution and analyzing quantum algorithms.

Skills

Proficiency with Python

SQL

C++ or Rust

Automated testing

Git version control

Education

BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Azure

AWS

Terraform

Javascript

Job description

Atom Computing in Boulder, CO is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to implement their quantum computing platform. You will work across the stack, covering everything from quantum job compilation to instrument calibration, closely collaborating with engineers and physicists.

This role requires a strong software engineering background, commitment to learning quantum concepts, and proficiency in Python and SQL. Excellent benefits include paid insurance, unlimited PTO, and a competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $185,000.