Atom Computing

Job DescriptionJob 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 software engineer with a background in quantum information theory to contribute to the architecture and strategy of fault-tolerant quantum computation in neutral atom quantum computers. Atomic qubit arrays provide a path to the large-scale quantum computers that will deliver fault-tolerant, error-corrected logical qubits. Job Responsibilities: Developing, improving, and optimizing software tools to support a variety of tasks related to characterization, verification, and validation of quantum hardware. Contribute to research and development of QCVV protocols Implementation of QCVV protocols on quantum hardware Development of fast and scalable software Contributing to related efforts, potentially including simulation, calibration, quantum error correction, decoding. Experience & Education PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Experience with quantum error correction theory Qualifications Must have previous experience developing software for quantum computers in industry or academia and a solid grasp of concepts from quantum computing and quantum information theory. Coding proficiency in Python and one or more compiled languages such as Rust, C, or C++, and familiarity with Git version control. Must have familiarity with machine learning Willingness to learn AMO physics or quantum mechanics concepts as required. Documented ability to translate research results into functional production code. Ability to effectively collaborate with software developers, physicists, and engineers in complementary disciplines. Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing, early-stage startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and with a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty. 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 $155,000 - $185,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAt 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 help design and build the high-performance control systems that drive our next-generation quantum computing platforms. In this role, you'll work across embedded software, real-time systems, GPU/FPGA acceleration, and hardware orchestration to deliver deterministic, high-throughput control pipelines. Your work will directly shape how our quantum processors operate, scale, and perform. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who loves deep systems work, understands hardware/software co-design, and thrives at the intersection of physics, architecture, and performance engineering. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. Due to the need for collaboration with Atom's theory, software and hardware teams, this role is required to be in the office in Boulder or Austin at least 3 days per week. Job Responsibilities: Build and test embedded firmware and software powering high-speed software defined radios (SDRs), imaging pipelines, precision scientific instrumentation, and real-time digital feedback loops. Design and optimize deterministic, low-latency software for quantum hardware - including device drivers, Linux kernel modules, and custom subsystems. Evaluate and architect real-time execution strategies across Linux and RTOS environments; drive design decisions around determinism, throughput, and system scalability. Develop orchestration layers coordinating GPUs, FPGAs, and custom electronics for high-bandwidth, tightly synchronized quantum control operations. Rapidly prototype and iterate using Rust, Python, C/C++, CUDA, and FPGA toolchains (VHDL/Verilog). Collaborate with quantum theorists, hardware engineers, and platform software teams to translate quantum control flows into fast, reliable, production-ready code. Experience & Education BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. At least 5 years of relevant postgraduate professional experience. Experienced candidates welcome. Qualifications Proficiency in software development using C++, Python, Rust, or Go, and experience with NVIDIA CUDA or FPGA design in VHDL or Verilog. An ability to apply these skills in rapid prototyping. Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: computer architecture, signal processing, algorithm development, quantum error correction, distributed systems, or compilers, with a willingness to learn across disciplines as needed. 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 $150,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.

Job DescriptionJob 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 software engineer with a background in quantum information theory to contribute to the architecture and strategy of fault-tolerant quantum computation in neutral atom quantum computers. Atomic qubit arrays provide a path to the large-scale quantum computers that will deliver fault-tolerant, error-corrected logical qubits. Job Responsibilities: Developing, improving, and optimizing software tools to support a variety of tasks related to characterization, verification, and validation of quantum hardware. Contribute to research and development of QCVV protocols Implementation of QCVV protocols on quantum hardware Development of fast and scalable software Contributing to related efforts, potentially including simulation, calibration, quantum error correction, decoding. Experience & Education PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field Experience with quantum error correction theory Qualifications Must have previous experience developing software for quantum computers in industry or academia and a solid grasp of concepts from quantum computing and quantum information theory. Coding proficiency in Python and one or more compiled languages such as Rust, C, or C++, and familiarity with Git version control. Must have familiarity with machine learning Willingness to learn AMO physics or quantum mechanics concepts as required. Documented ability to translate research results into functional production code. Ability to effectively collaborate with software developers, physicists, and engineers in complementary disciplines. Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing, early-stage startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and with a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty. 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 $155,000 - $185,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAt 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 seeking a Principal Software Engineer to define and evolve the backend services architecture that powers our next-generation quantum computing platform. In this role, you will design scalable, production-grade services that support researcher workflows, quantum job orchestration, and externally facing APIs for interacting with Atom's quantum computers. You will lead architectural decisions around distributed systems, service boundaries, and cloud infrastructure while ensuring high performance, reliability, and observability across the platform. The ideal candidate can translate the unique execution models and data flows of quantum workloads into well-architected backend systems and will play a hands-on role implementing and guiding these services as they evolve into a scalable commercial product. Due to the need for collaboration with Atom's physics, software and hardware teams, this role is required to be in the office in Boulder at least 3 days per week. Job Responsibilities: Design and implement software services required for simulation, compilation and operation of the quantum computer. Mentor and support engineers through technical guidance, code reviews, and knowledge sharing to strengthen team capability and software quality. Collaborate closely with quantum physicists, optical engineers, and hardware engineers to understand key use cases and shape the product roadmap. Experience & Education Masters or PhD in Computer Science, or related field. 10+ years of post-degree experience building complex systems. Qualifications Demonstrated ability to write production software using C++, Python, Rust, or Go. Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: computer architecture, quantum error correction, or distributed systems, with a willingness to learn across disciplines as needed. Strong communication skills, demonstrated through technical presentations, publications, or collaborative research. Adaptability and curiosity, with a demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and work effectively in areas of uncertainty. Additional desirable experience includes: Building and scaling a developer operations team, including workflow automation, access management, and infrastructure-as-code practices. Having managed and optimized databases either in the cloud or on-site. Familiarity and experience implementing security best practices. Having set up or configured networks, both physical and virtual. Interfacing with and controlling cameras, motors, lasers, and other third party devices. 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 $180,000 - $220,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionAt 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 help design and build the high-performance control systems that drive our next-generation quantum computing platforms. In this role, you'll work across embedded software, real-time systems, GPU/FPGA acceleration, and hardware orchestration to deliver deterministic, high-throughput control pipelines. Your work will directly shape how our quantum processors operate, scale, and perform. This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who loves deep systems work, understands hardware/software co-design, and thrives at the intersection of physics, architecture, and performance engineering. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. Due to the need for collaboration with Atom's theory, software and hardware teams, this role is required to be in the office in Boulder or Austin at least 3 days per week. Job Responsibilities: Build and test embedded firmware and software powering high-speed software defined radios (SDRs), imaging pipelines, precision scientific instrumentation, and real-time digital feedback loops. Design and optimize deterministic, low-latency software for quantum hardware - including device drivers, Linux kernel modules, and custom subsystems. Evaluate and architect real-time execution strategies across Linux and RTOS environments; drive design decisions around determinism, throughput, and system scalability. Develop orchestration layers coordinating GPUs, FPGAs, and custom electronics for high-bandwidth, tightly synchronized quantum control operations. Rapidly prototype and iterate using Rust, Python, C/C++, CUDA, and FPGA toolchains (VHDL/Verilog). Collaborate with quantum theorists, hardware engineers, and platform software teams to translate quantum control flows into fast, reliable, production-ready code. Experience & Education BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. At least 5 years of relevant postgraduate professional experience. Experienced candidates welcome. Qualifications Proficiency in software development using C++, Python, Rust, or Go, and experience with NVIDIA CUDA or FPGA design in VHDL or Verilog. An ability to apply these skills in rapid prototyping. Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: computer architecture, signal processing, algorithm development, quantum error correction, distributed systems, or compilers, with a willingness to learn across disciplines as needed. 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 $150,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.