Atom Computing

Quantum Error Correction Manager - Software

Atom Computing$180K — $220K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field
  • At least 3 years of relevant industry experience
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists and engineers
  • Capability to manage multiple projects in a changing environment
  • Experience in hiring skilled talent from academia and industry
  • Familiarity with Python and at least one compiled language (C, C++, Rust)
  • Strong grasp of software development best practices

Responsibilities

  • Hire and lead a team of high-performing QEC researchers and software engineers
  • Dedicate 30-50% of time to hands-on QEC/software projects
  • Maintain effective communication with technical managers and project leaders
  • Allocate work efficiently among team members
  • Provide logistical support to facilitate the team's goals

Benefits

  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
  • Unlimited paid time off
  • 401K company matching
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Dependent care benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Daily office drinks, snacks, and catered lunches
Full Job Description
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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.


Experience & Education

  • PhD in Physics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field
  • At least 3 years of relevant industry experience


Qualifications

  • 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


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 Atom Computing

Atom Computing is a quantum computing company that is developing a scalable quantum computer using neutral atoms. The company was founded in 2018 by Benjamin Bloom, who is a professor of physics at the University of California, Berkeley. Atom Computing's approach to quantum computing is based on neutral atoms, which are more stable than other qubit technologies. The company has raised $15 million in seed funding from Venrock, Innovation Endeavors, Prelude Ventures, and DCVC.
Learn more about Atom Computing
Size
50 employees
Industry
Founded
2018

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