Senior Software Engineer

jobr.pro; Boulder (CO); On-site; 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

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.

Atom Computing is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to implement the quantum computing platform. In this role, you'll work across the full stack to deliver the platforms and applications that give our customers access to our quantum computers, while accelerating the development of our next‑generation systems. Your work will span quantum job compilation, quantum error correction, instrument calibration, and experimental data management — touching the layers of the stack where physics meets production software. You'll collaborate closely with a talented, tight‑knit team of engineers and physicists, reporting to the Software Engineering Manager. This is a rare opportunity to work at the intersection of deep science and engineering.

Candidates will also be considered for Atom's location in Boulder, CO and Austin, TX. Under exceptional circumstances we may allow the position to be fully remote.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain public API features and open‑source SDKs for running customer‑provided jobs on our quantum hardware and simulators.
• Develop and maintain infrastructure for automating system tuning and calibration.
• Develop and maintain software for scheduling the execution and analyzing the results of quantum algorithms.
• Work closely with our Quantum Engineers to write idiomatic, tested and extensible code for executing experiments and algorithms on our quantum hardware.

Experience & Education

• BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of post‑degree professional experience as a software engineer.

Qualifications

• A passion for writing software and a track record of implementing architecture level features in complex computer systems.
• Proficiency with Python and SQL. Experience with a compiled language such as C++ or Rust is preferred.
• Familiarity with Git version control, automated testing, and software development best practices.
• Willingness to learn atomic, optical, laser physics, and quantum mechanics concepts required to put work in context.
• Experience with Azure, AWS and Terraform, Javascript, UI/UX design for webapps, and a background in physics are welcome, but not required.

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 $140,000 - $185,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.