Senior Quantum Applications Engineer
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.
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!
- annual bonus
- equity in the company
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
