Quantum Engineering Manager

Atom Computing • Boulder, CO

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About The Position

At Atom Computing, the Quantum Engineering Manager will lead a team of approximately five direct reports translating fundamental atomic physics into a scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computer. The role combines team leadership and management with substantial hands-on technical work, project management, infrastructure development, and budgeting. The manager will contribute 30–50% of their time to Quantum Engineering projects and help provide the logistical support and infrastructure the team needs to accomplish its goals.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of industry experience.
• Self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and comfortable with ambiguity in a fast-growing startup.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with experimental physicists, hardware engineers, and software engineers.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a changing work environment.
• Ability and passion for hiring strong Quantum Engineers from academia and industry.
• Familiarity with Python and Git software version control.

Responsibilities

• Hire, develop, and manage a team of high-performing quantum engineers.
• Contribute 30–50% of work time to hands-on Quantum Engineering projects.
• Maintain communication with technical managers, project leaders, and peers to ensure work is allocated effectively and efficiently.
• Help provide logistical support and infrastructure for the team, including lab buildout and maintenance, HVAC, power infrastructure, components, and supplies.
• Manage projects, infrastructure development, and budgeting decisions.
• Provide technical mentoring and individual contributions.

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• 401(k) company matching.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Dependent care benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in the offices every day.
• 25% annual bonus, sign-on bonus, additional bonus potential, and incentive stock options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree