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Quantum Software Manager

Berkeley, CAHybridFull TimeManager / Head$200,000–$250,000 /yrPosted 2 months agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • software engineers
  • quantum software engineers
  • research-oriented software
  • fault-tolerant quantum computing
  • developer experiences
  • multidisciplinary team

Nice to have

  • quantum computing
  • quantum error correction

Role summary

Atom Computing is seeking a Quantum Software Manager to lead and mentor a team of approximately 5 software engineers. This role involves driving innovation at the intersection of scientific research, software development, and integration, balancing hands-on technical contributions with team leadership. Responsibilities include supporting the development of research-oriented software and workflows, and working with physicists and mathematicians to develop production-grade software for fault-tolerant quantum computing. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in software development, experience leading teams, and a collaborative mindset for working on multidisciplinary teams. Experience with quantum computing and quantum error correction is preferred. This role requires being in the office in Berkeley at least 3 days per week.

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 Quantum Software Manager to drive innovation at the intersection of scientific research, software development, and integration. In this role, you’ll balance hands-on technical contributions with team leadership to build and support world-class scientific workflows. You’ll work across the full stack—empowering engineers and physicists to deploy software to support ongoing research and development efforts as well as helping to transform prototype software into robust and polished products. The quantum error correction team consists of a mix of mathematicians, experimental and theoretical physicists, and software engineers and this role requires interfacing across a range of backgrounds and skillsets. This role reports to the Director of Quantum Error Correction.

This role is required to be in the office in Berkeley at least 3 days per week. 

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead and mentor a team of approximately 5 software engineers and quantum software engineers. 
  • Support the development of research-oriented software and associated workflows.
  • Work with physicists and mathematicians to develop production-grade software required for running fault-tolerant quantum computing. 
  • Work closely with Atom Computing’s quantum error correction team to understand use cases and deliver software and developer experiences that address the needs of the team. 
  • Experience & Education

  • BS or MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or related field, PhD is a plus.
  • Experience leading a small engineering team. 
  • 5+ years of post-degree experience as a software engineer. 
  • Qualifications

  • Proven track record leading teams to develop and deliver complex software
  • Strong background in software development, including experience with research-oriented scientific software
  • A high tolerance for uncertainty and ambiguity
  • Collaborative mindset and experience working on a multidisciplinary team
  • Experience with quantum computing and quantum error correction are preferred
  • 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, we offer 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 $200,000 - $250,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.

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