Quantum Error Correction Manager - Software
About The Position
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. As a QEC Manager with a software focus, you will manage a team of approximately 5 direct reports working to develop software to support theoretical and experimental efforts to implement scalable fault-tolerant quantum computing using neutral atom qubits. Day-to-day responsibilities range from project management, software architecture decisions, budgeting decisions, technical mentoring, and individual technical contributions.
Requirements
- PhD in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
- At least 3 years of relevant industry experience
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a changing work environment
- Ability to hire the best talent from academia and industry
- Experience with quantum information theory and quantum error correction
- Familiarity with Python and at least one compiled language such as C, C++, or Rust
- Strong understanding of best practices for software development
Responsibilities
- Hire and manage a team of high-performing QEC researchers and software engineers.
- Contribute 30-50% of your time towards hands-on QEC/SW projects
- Maintain ongoing communication with other technical managers, project leaders, and team members to ensure work is allocated effectively and efficiently
- Help to provide logistical support to create the infrastructure for the team to accomplish their goals.
Benefits
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents
- Unlimited paid time off
- 401K company matching
- Short- and long-term disability
- FSA
- Dependent care benefits
- Life insurance
- Drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in offices, every day
- Bonus plan
- Incentive stock options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
