Senior Quantum Applications Engineer
Atom Computing
Berkeley, United States of America
7 days ago
Role details
Contract type
Permanent contract Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours) Working hours
Regular working hours Languages
English Experience level
Senior Compensation
$ 210KJob location
Berkeley, United States of America
Tech stack
Fault Tolerance
Python
Quantum Computing
GIT
Information Technology
Software Version Control
Job description
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., * 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
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
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Life insurance
- Unlimited paid time off, 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 $185,000 - $210,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.