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Atom Computing · 1 day ago

Software Engineer - Control Systems

Austin, TX

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$120K/yr - $145K/yr

2+ years exp

Atom Computing is building quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. They are seeking an embedded software engineer to assist in the implementation of control systems for their quantum computers, focusing on firmware and software development for various high-speed applications.

ComputerInformation TechnologyProduct Research

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Develop and test firmware and software for high-speed arbitrary waveform generation, image processing, scientific instrument control, and digital feedback loops

Implement embedded device driver APIs, Linux kernel modules, and orchestration functions in Rust, Python, and C/C++

Integrate and test control system hardware and software. Write test procedures, unit tests and assist with system level testing and debug

Qualification

Embedded LinuxFirmware developmentRustPythonC/C++Git version controlDebugging prototype electronicsWillingness to learnCollaborationSelf-motivation

Required

BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Experimental Physics, or a related field

At least 2+ years of relevant postgraduate professional experience. Experienced candidates welcome. New/recent graduates will not be considered

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

Proficiency with Rust, Python, and C/C++

Expertise in embedded Linux and bare metal firmware development in C/C++ for ARM microcontrollers and embedded microprocessors

Familiarity with Git version control and software development best practices

Integration, debug, and test experience with prototype electronics assemblies

Willingness to learn atomic, optical, laser physics, and quantum mechanics concepts to put work in context

Preferred

Software-defined radio knowledge

Knowledge of Lua

Familiarity with digital interfaces to FPGAs

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

Alumni Ventures,Export and Investment FundDARPAThird Point Ventures

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

The Motley Fool

2 Top Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy in January

2026-01-20

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

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