Atom Computing · 1 week ago
Senior Optimization Engineer (Operations Research)
Berkeley, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$155K/yr - $185K/yr
3+ years expAtom Computing is a company that builds quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms. They are seeking a Senior Optimization Engineer to contribute to research and development efforts, focusing on building and maintaining software tools for fault-tolerant quantum computation.
ComputerInformation TechnologyProduct Research
Responsibilities
Developing and maintaining software tools to solve classical optimization problems
Working with physicists to develop exact and heuristic cost functions
Evaluating the performance of optimization routines in terms of time, compute resources, and accuracy
Qualification
Required
PhD in Operations Research or a related field
3+ years of professional experience
A passion for (mixed) integer programming and a track record of implementing performant optimization algorithms
A strong background in data structures, algorithms, and optimization; practical experience in scheduling and graph partitioning applications is preferred, but not required
Skilled programmer, including familiarity with standard industry practices (version control, automated testing, code review, and software development best practices)
Proficiency with one or more of the standard optimization software libraries (e.g. Gurobi, CPLEX) and proficiency with Python
Willingness to learn quantum mechanics, quantum computing, and quantum error correction concepts required to put work in context
Excited to work at a fast-growing, early-stage startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and with a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty
Preferred
Practical experience in scheduling and graph partitioning applications
Experience with a compiled language such as C++ or Rust
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.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$91.21MKey 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
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