Senior Software Engineer

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 talented team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.Atom Computing is looking for a Senior Software Engineer to build the software platform that orchestrates our quantum computers. In this role, you'll be working on a core area of our stack: the systems that coordinate quantum computing workloads, interface with the hardware control and calibration systems, and manage the experimental data our systems produce, while driving the architecture of our next-generation systems. You'll work alongside a partner team that owns the hardware control and compilation systems, and collaborate closely with a talented, tight-knit team of software and quantum engineers, reporting to the Software Engineering Manager.This is a primarily backend role with occasional frontend work. Our backend services are written in Python and Rust, and our frontend components are written in TypeScript/React. Many of our services run directly on the quantum computers themselves, in a Linux environment, so you'll be writing software that operates close to the hardware.This role is based in our Boulder, CO or Austin, TX office.Job ResponsibilitiesBuild and maintain the software stack that orchestrates quantum computing on our systems, interfacing with (but not controlling) the hardware control and calibration systems owned by our partner team, and managing the experimental data our systems produceRewrite and productionize prototype code written by our Quantum Engineers, turning research code into reliable, well-tested, maintainable servicesDevelop and maintain infrastructure for automating system tuning and calibrationDevelop and maintain software for scheduling the execution and analyzing the results of quantum algorithmsWork closely with our Quantum Engineers to write idiomatic, tested, and extensible code for executing experiments and algorithms on our quantum hardwareMake sound architectural and code-design decisions that keep our codebase clean, extensible, and easy for the team to build onDeploy, monitor, and support our production platform, sharing in a team on-call rotation to keep our quantum computers reliably available to customersPartner with our infrastructure team to strengthen our CI/CD pipelines, contributing improvements that speed up and stabilize how we shipExperience & EducationBachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field. Advanced degrees (Master's or PhD) are welcome but not required5+ years of professional experience as a software engineer deploying complex software in production environmentsRequired QualificationsA passion for writing software and a track record of implementing architecture-level features in complex systemsProficiency with Python and SQLExperience developing and operating software in Linux environmentsFamiliarity with Git, automated testing, and modern software development practicesWillingness to learn the atomic, optical, laser physics, and quantum mechanics concepts needed to put your work in contextNice to HavesExperience with a compiled language such as C++ or RustExperience with cloud infrastructure (e.g. Azure, AWS, or GCP) and TerraformExperience building TypeScript/React frontend componentsExperience with containerization technologiesStrong organization and project management skillsExperience working at both a large technology company and a startupAtom 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 $140,000 - $185,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.