Atom Computing is looking for a Senior Optimization Engineer to contribute to our quantum computing research and development. In this role, you will be part of the Quantum Error Correction team, building and maintaining software tools used to study and implement fault-tolerant quantum computation on our neutral atom hardware.
What You'll Do
- Develop and maintain software tools to solve classical optimization problems.
- Work with physicists to develop exact and heuristic cost functions.
- Evaluate the performance of optimization routines in terms of time, compute resources, and accuracy.
What We're Looking For
- PhD in Operations Research or a related field.
- 3+ years of professional experience.
- A passion for (mixed) integer programming and a track record of implementing performant optimization algorithms.
- Skilled programmer, including familiarity with standard industry practices like version control, automated testing, code review, and software development best practices.
- Proficiency with one or more standard optimization software libraries (e.g., Gurobi, CPLEX) and proficiency with Python.
- Willingness to learn quantum mechanics, quantum computing, and quantum error correction concepts required to put work in context.
- Excited to work at a fast-growing, early-stage startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and with a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty.
Nice to Have
- A strong background in data structures, algorithms, and optimization; practical experience in scheduling and graph partitioning applications is preferred.
- Experience with a compiled language such as C++ or Rust is preferred.
Technical Stack
- Python, Gurobi, CPLEX, C++, Rust
Team & Environment
You will be part of the Quantum Error Correction team.
Benefits & Compensation
- Compensation: $155,000 - $185,000 + equity
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents
- Unlimited paid time off
- 401K company matching
- Short- and long-term disability
- FSA
- Dependent care benefits
- Life insurance
- Drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day
Join Atom Computing to work with a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.
