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Atom Computing · 2 months ago

Quantum Theory Software Engineer, Atomic Physics Focus

positionBerkeley, CA or Boulder, CO
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$155K/yr - $185K/yr

Atom Computing is building quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. They are seeking a physicist with software development experience to contribute to atomic physics and quantum system simulations, developing tools to inform the architecture for neutral atom quantum computers.

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Responsibilities

Develop new, improve existing, and optimize software tools to support a variety of tasks related to neutral atom quantum computing
Simulation of trapped neutral atoms
Research related to numerical efficiency and computing performance
Help to define, setup, and maintain databases
Analyze data generated from quantum hardware
Resource estimation for fault-tolerant quantum applications

Qualification

Numerical simulationsQuantum computingPythonHigh performance computingC/C++RustGit version controlWritten communicationOral communicationCollaborationSelf-motivatedAdaptability

Required

PhD in Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Experience with scientific and/or high performance computing
Must have previous experience developing software for numerical simulations and scientific, high performance, or quantum computing in academia or industry
Coding proficiency in Python or Julia, and one or more compiled languages such as Rust, C, or C++
Familiarity with Git version control
Documented ability to translate research results into functional production code
Understanding of atomic, molecular and optical physics and willingness to keep learning
Excellent written and oral communication skills
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

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Atom Computing builds truly scalable quantum computers out of individual atoms.
dateFounded in 2018
location
Berkeley, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
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)
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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

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Benjamin Bloom
CEO / CTO / Founder
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Jesper Kamp
Regional Director Europe
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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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