Senior Software Engineer, Atom Computing

Control Systems

$140-160k

+ an annual bonus and equity in the company

Python

Linux

C++

Rust

Lua

Git

Mid and Senior level

Austin

Denver

San Francisco Bay Area

Building scalable quantum computers

Be an early applicant

Building scalable quantum computers

21-100 employees

B2BEnterpriseManufacturingDeep TechAutomationCloud Computing

Be an early applicant

$140-160k

+ an annual bonus and equity in the company

Python

Linux

C++

Rust

Lua

Git

Mid and Senior level

Austin

Denver

San Francisco Bay Area

21-100 employees

B2BEnterpriseManufacturingDeep TechAutomationCloud Computing

Company mission

To deliver the most scalable quantum computers that can solve some of the most daunting computational problems ever attempted.

Job

Company

Role

Who you are

BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Experimental Physics, or a related field
At least 3 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
Software-defined radio knowledge, knowledge of Lua, and familiarity with digital interfaces to FPGAs are definite pluses

What the job involves

We are seeking an embedded software engineer to assist in the implementation of the control systems for our quantum computers
This position will report to the Control Systems Manager
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

Our take

Quantum computers are largely defined by their qubit type and coherence times. Atom Computing creates spin qubits by using the neutral atom Strontium-87, which, in one of its nuclear spin states, can coherently remain in that state for a very long time, allowing computers to run deeper quantum circuits.

Qubits are fragile and susceptible to errors, but the company’s unique system yields a record-setting coherence time of 40 seconds which is monumentally faster than other systems, allowing more time for quantum error correction research to detect and correct errors without completely degrading purposeful computation.

The company raised $60 million of capital in its 2022 Series B round, and is well positioned to provide the leading quantum computing power behind life-changing breakthroughs.

Freddie

Company Specialist at Welcome to the Jungle

Insights

Top investors

Glassdoor (5)

Company

Funding (last 2 of 7 rounds)

Sep 2024

$10m

LATE VC

Jun 2024

$10.2m

LATE VC

Total funding: $101.2m

Company benefits

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
401(k) Matching
Unlimited PTO
Dependent Care Benefits
Short/Long Term Disability
FSA
Flexible Work Environment
Catered In-Office Lunches

Company HQ

Southwest Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Leadership

Dr. Ben Bloom

(CTO)

Former CEO of Atom Computing. Previously worked for Rigetti Quantum Computing as a Senior Quantum Engineer, and PTD Module & Yield Integration Engineer at Intel Corporation.

Dr. Jonathan King

(Chief Scientist)

Former Postdoctoral Researcher at Berkeley Lab. Received their BS in Chemical Engineering from Kansas State University, and their PhD in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley.

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