Quantum Error Correction Manager - Software

Atom Computing
Berkeley, CA, United States
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Experienced
Experience required
3 years minimum
Compensation
$180,000.0 - $220,000.0
Working hours
Regular working hours
Job source

Tech stack

C++ (Programming Language) Python (Programming Language) Software Engineering Information Technology

Job description

  • 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.

Requirements

Do you have experience in Technical recruiting?, * 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

Benefits & conditions

Pulled from the full job description

  • Health insurance
  • 401(k) matching
  • Vision insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Stock options
  • Life insurance, 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 $180,000-$220,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer a bonus plan and incentive stock options for equity in the company.

About the company

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.

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