Atom Computing

Quantum Error Correction Theorist

Atom Computing$160K — $185K *
Enterprise Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field
  • Experience with quantum error correction theory or experiment
  • Willingness to translate abstract ideas into quantum hardware demonstrations
  • Collaborative mindset suited for a dynamic early-stage startup environment
  • Proficient in Python and familiar with Git version control

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize fault-tolerance schemes for quantum computers
  • Evaluate optimization strategies for atom movement during computation
  • Collaborate with software and control systems teams for implementation
  • Develop and implement decoders for error correction
  • Create and maintain tools for quantum simulation
  • Implement error correction directly on quantum hardware

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
  • FSA and dependent care benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Daily drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in the office
Full Job Description
We are seeking physicists, computer scientists, mathematicians, and engineers to contribute to the architecture and strategy of error correction on neutral atom quantum computers. Atomic qubit arrays provide a path to the large-scale quantum computers that will deliver error-corrected logical qubits and fault-tolerant operations.

Responsibilities

  • Developing and optimizing fault-tolerance schemes for gate-based atomic array quantum computers
  • Developing and evaluating optimization strategies for atom movement during fault-tolerant computation
  • Collaborating with software and control systems teams to implement classical compute layers necessary for fault-tolerant computation
  • Developing and implementing decoders
  • Developing and maintaining tools for quantum simulation
  • Implementation of error correction on quantum hardware


Experience & Education

  • PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
  • Experience with quantum error correction theory or experiment


Qualifications

  • Willingness to translate abstract ideas into concrete demonstrations running on actual quantum hardware.
  • Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing, early stage startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and has 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


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 $160,000 - $185,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and 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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