Atom Computing

quantum computing

SoftwareEngineeringManager

$180–220k Boulder, Colorado, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
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The Brief

“Software Engineering Manager at Atom Computing. Skills: Software architecture, Leadership, Distributed systems, Quantum computing. Lead and mentor software engineers. Set software architecture and roadmap”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs; Advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing; Grow and manage a team of engineers; Build the software stack; Enable researchers and customers to program, operate, and scale next-generation quantum systems; Define the technical direction across externally facing APIs, cloud integrations, researcher workflows, and the productization of Atom’s quantum computers

Industry & Context.

quantum computing
Eligibility Requirements

Required to be in the office at least 3 days per week

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

MS or PhD in Computer Science, or related field, 8+ years of post-degree experience as a software engineer, 2+ years of managing a team of engineers, Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python or Rust or C++, Experience with database programming and management, Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a changing work environment

Nice to Have

Track record of managing a high performing team of software engineers, Demonstrated experience designing and managing high availability distributed systems

What You'll Do.

Lead and mentor software engineers

Set software architecture and roadmap

Collaborate on performance optimization

and rollout of new software features

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborate with Control Systems; Collaborate with Quantum Engineering; Collaborate with Quantum Applications Engineering; Collaborate on performance optimization; Work with product team

Process & Methodology

Manage multiple projects

Full Job Description

## 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.   Atom Computing is seeking a Software Engineering Manager to lead the development of critical technologies that power Atom Computing’s quantum platform. In this role, you will grow and manage a team of engineers responsible for building the software stack that enables researchers and customers to program, operate, and scale next-generation quantum systems. You will help define the technical direction across externally facing APIs, cloud integrations, researcher workflows, and the productization of Atom’s quantum computers. This is a unique opportunity to lead greenfield development efforts at the intersection of distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, high-performance computing, and quantum technologies.   While experience in quantum computing is not required, successful candidates will bring strong software architecture and leadership experience, along with curiosity and enthusiasm for learning new domains.   Due to hardware and the need to collaborate with on-prem teams, this role is required to be in the office in Boulder at least 3 days per week. ## Job Responsibilities Lead and mentor of 8 to 10 software engineers to perform at their best. Collaborate with Control Systems, Quantum Engineering, and Quantum Applications Engineering, to set the software architecture and roadmap. Provide timely, value-added code reviews in Gitlab and feedback on architecture documents Oversee integrations with quantum software frameworks and toolchains such as CUDA-Q, Qiskit, Cirq, and related ecosystem tools. Collaborate on performance optimization across classical and quantum workloads, including GPU and HPC acceleration strategies. Assist in the definition, i

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