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Quantum Engineering Manager

Technology
Atom Computing
Boulder, United States$200,000 - $250,000 /yearTodayUntil 12/3/2026
Full timeOn-site

Job 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.

As Quantum Engineering Manager, you will lead a team of approximately 5 direct reports who are working to translate fundamental atomic physics to a scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computer. Day-to-day responsibilities range from project management, infrastructure development, budgeting decisions as well as technical mentoring and individual contributions.

Responsibilities

  • Hire, develop, and manage a team of high-performing quantum engineers
  • Contribute 30-50% of your time on hands-on Quantum Engineering projects
  • Maintain ongoing communication with technical managers, project leaders, and peers to ensure work is allocated effectively and efficiently
  • Help to provide logistical support to create the infrastructure for the team to accomplish their goals. eg. lab buildout & maintenance, HVAC, power infrastructure, components, supplies, etc
Experience & Education
  • PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field
  • 2 years industry experience

Qualifications
  • Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and has a high tolerance for ambiguity
  • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a changing work environment
  • Ability and passion for hiring the best Quantum Engineers from academia and industry
  • 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 $200,000 - $250,000, commensurate with experience. In addition, we offer a 25% annual bonus, sign-on bonus, additional bonus potential and incentive stock options for equity in the company.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

Keywords
Quantum EngineeringTeam LeadershipHiringPeople ManagementProject ManagementTechnical MentoringAtomic PhysicsQuantum ComputingInfrastructure DevelopmentBudgetingCommunicationCollaborationPrioritizationPythonGitLaboratory InfrastructureNeutral AtomsOptical TrappingFault-Tolerant ComputingQuantum Engineers

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