Senior Quantum Applications Engineer

Atom Computing • Berkeley, CA

9d • Onsite

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. We are seeking a Senior Quantum Application Engineer to contribute to the realization of practical fault-tolerant quantum computing. Reporting to the Quantum Error Correction Manager, you will work alongside our Quantum Error Correction, Software, and Compilation teams to drive the development of scalable neutral-atom quantum computers. Applications will be considered for our Berkeley, CA or Boulder, CO office.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience
• Experience with the theory of fault-tolerant quantum computation.
• Strong background in quantum algorithms, potentially including applications to cryptography, chemistry, materials physics, etc.
• Ability to translate abstract concepts into demonstrations running on actual quantum computing hardware.
• Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and having a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers.
• Familiarity with Python and Git software version control

Responsibilities

• Evaluating resources required to run fault-tolerant algorithms on neutral atom hardware
• Contributing to the development of strategies for optimizing and running quantum algorithms
• Researching ways to improve, extend, or generalize quantum algorithms
• Working to implement near-term demonstrations of fault-tolerant algorithms

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, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!

What This Job Offers

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