Quantum Engineering Manager

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Boulder, CO, USA
In-Office
200K-250K Annually
Junior
Information Technology • Software • Quantum Computing
The Role
Leads approximately five quantum engineers while contributing 30–50% hands-on to quantum engineering projects. Responsibilities include hiring, mentoring, project coordination, budgeting, infrastructure development, lab buildout and maintenance, resource allocation, and collaboration with physicists and hardware and software engineers. The role translates atomic physics into scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computing systems.
Summary Generated by Built In

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. 

Skills Required

  • PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field
  • At least 2 years of industry experience
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate with experimental physicists, hardware engineers, and software engineers
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a changing work environment
  • Ability and passion for hiring quantum engineers from academia and industry
  • Familiarity with Python
  • Familiarity with Git software version control
  • Self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and comfortable with ambiguity

Atom Computing Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Atom Computing and has not been reviewed or approved by Atom Computing.

  • Healthcare Strength — Healthcare benefits include fully paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, plus life and disability protection. This is presented as a significant strength of the total rewards package.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth — Unlimited paid time off is offered and highlighted in company materials and postings. This policy is intended to support work-life balance.
  • Retirement Support — A 401(k) company match is offered to support retirement planning. This adds meaningful long-term value alongside salary and health benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Berkeley, California
130 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Scientific and technological breakthroughs take years of tireless work, fighting for resources and pushing for acceptance of new ideas. What keeps researchers and engineers plodding on to the next big discovery? It’s an obsession. A life’s calling. At Atom Computing, we’re our customers’ biggest fans on the journey of discovery. That’s why we’re obsessed with creating the world’s most scalable and reliable quantum computers—giving them the power to develop breakthroughs that change the world.

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