Atom Computing

Quantum Engineering Manager

Atom Computing Boulder County, Colorado, United States · $200K–$250K/yr

IT Services and IT Consulting · 51-200 employees

Oct 19
engineering-manager Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time United States
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About the role

The Quantum Engineering Manager will lead a team of engineers to translate atomic physics into scalable quantum computing infrastructure. Responsibilities include project management, technical mentoring, hands-on engineering contributions, and overseeing lab infrastructure.

What they look for

Quantum engineering Project management Infrastructure development Technical mentoring Atomic physics Python Git Team leadership Hiring Hardware engineering Software engineering Experimental physics Budgeting

Requirements

Candidates must hold a PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field with at least 2 years of industry experience. Strong communication skills, proficiency in Python and Git, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced startup environment are required.

Benefits

Medical insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Unlimited paid time off 401k company matching Short-term disability Long-term disability FSA Dependent care benefits Life insurance Catered team lunches Annual bonus Sign-on bonus Incentive stock options

Full description

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 Quantum Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of approximately 5 direct reports who are working to translate fundamental atomic physics to a scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computer. Day-to-day responsibilities range from project management, infrastructure development, budgeting decisions as well as technical mentoring and individual contributions.

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Responsibilities

  • Hire, develop, and manage a team of high-performing quantum engineers
  • Contribute 30-50% of your time on hands-on Quantum Engineering projects
  • Maintain ongoing communication with technical managers, project leaders, and peers to ensure work is allocated effectively and efficiently
  • Help to provide logistical support to create the infrastructure for the team to accomplish their goals. eg. lab buildout & maintenance, HVAC, power infrastructure, components, supplies, etc.

Experience & Education

  • PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 2 years industry experience

Qualifications

  • Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and has a high tolerance for ambiguity.
  • 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 and passion for hiring the best Quantum Engineers from academia and industry
  • Familiarity with Python and Git software version control

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Atom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off, 401K company matching, short- and long-term disability, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance. We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!

The base salary range for this position is between $200,000 - $250,000, commensurate with experience. In addition, we offer a 25% annual bonus, sign-on bonus, additional bonus potential and incentive stock options for equity in the company.

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