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Atom Computing · 2 months ago

Quantum Error Correction Software Engineer

Berkeley, CA or Boulder, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$155K/yr - $185K/yr

Atom Computing is a company focused on building quantum computers using optically trapped neutral atoms. They are seeking a Quantum Error Correction Software Engineer to contribute to the architecture and strategy of error correction for quantum computers, specifically in the context of atomic qubit arrays.

ComputerInformation TechnologyProduct Research

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Research related to quantum error correcting codes and fault-tolerance

Designing and implementing demonstrations of fault-tolerant quantum computation

Real-time decoding and classical feedforward during fault-tolerant quantum computation

Setup and maintenance of databases

Compilation of quantum circuits

Analyzing data generated from quantum hardware performing error corrected computation

Simulation of fault-tolerant quantum computation

Resource estimation for fault-tolerant quantum applications

Qualification

Quantum error correctionQuantum computingPythonCompiled languagesGit version controlCollaborationSelf-motivationAdaptability

Required

PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field

Experience with quantum error correction theory

Must have previous experience developing software for quantum computers in industry and/or academia and a solid grasp of quantum computing and quantum information concepts

Coding proficiency in Python and one or more compiled languages such as Rust, C, or C++, and familiarity with Git version control

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

Benefits

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents

Unlimited paid time off

401K company matching

Short- and long-term disability

FSA

Dependent care benefits

Life insurance

Drinks

Snacks

Catered team lunches in our offices, every day

Company

Atom Computing

Atom Computing builds truly scalable quantum computers out of individual atoms.

Founded in 2018

Berkeley, California, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.atom-computing.com

H1B Sponsorship

Atom Computing has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)

Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship

Represents job field similar to this job

Trends of Total Sponsorships

2024 (2)

2023 (3)

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Total Funding

$91.21M

Key Investors

DARPAThird Point VenturesNational Science Foundation

2024-06-03Series Unknown· $10.24M

2023-01-31Grant

2022-03-23Series C

Leadership Team

Benjamin Bloom

CEO / CTO / Founder

Jesper Kamp

Regional Director Europe

Recent News

Business Wire

Neutral-Atom Quantum Computing Market 2026-2036: QuEra-Google, Atom Computing-Microsoft, and Pasqal Drive 1,000-to-Million-Qubit Roadmap Toward Fault-Tolerant Systems - ResearchAndMarkets.com

2026-01-13

PharmiWeb

"The Global Neutral-Atom Quantum Computing Market 2026-2036"

2026-01-13

IEEE Spectrum

Next-Level Quantum Computers Will Almost Be Useful

2025-12-24

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