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 Senior Embedded Platform Engineer to enhance our software development workflows and maintain the critical infrastructure that powers our quantum computer. In this role, you'll focus on infrastructure engineering to support embedded systems. Our environment includes a wide variety of embedded computers, sensors and actuators, requiring innovative approaches to managing and scaling. Reporting to the Infrastructure Engineering Manager, you’ll collaborate with a talented, collegial team of engineers and physicists while making a lasting impact on the future of computing.
Due to the mix of on-prem and cloud infrastructure, this role is required to be in the office in Boulder at least 3 days per week.
Responsibilities
- Design OTA update and configuration procedures for embedded systems.
- Develop automated management processes for first- and third-party embedded devices, including RF subsystems, lasers and cameras.
- Consult with security, design security primitives specific to on-prem hardware and embedded devices.
- Build and optimize monitoring, alerting, and performance metrics systems to support both development and production environments.
- Collaborate with engineering teams to streamline CI/CD pipelines and improve deployment efficiency.
Experience & Education
- BS or MS in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent on-the-job experience.
- 5+ years of post-degree professional experience maintaining large scale distributed systems.
Qualifications
- Familiarity with MicroTCA, VPX/OpenVPX, ATCA, CompactPCI Serial, PXIe, or other high-performance embedded systems form factors and interconnect standards.
- Experience with on-premise hardware services, including virtualization and containerization management solutions such as Proxmox VE, Docker and Podman.
- Experience with OTA update workflows, firmware deployment processes, and secure device update protocols.
- Experience with Yocto linux or compiling linux distributions, kernel modules, device drivers, etc.
- Solid knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD or GitHub Actions.
- Ability to optimize and tune on-premise hardware for performance and low latency using tools such as perf, systemd-analyze, iostat, and tuning profiles.
- Proficiency in designing and implementing metrics, monitoring, and alerting pipelines using Datadog, Grafana, or other observability tools.
- Skilled in architecting infrastructure workflows with tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Helm, or Kubernetes.
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 $165,000 - $200,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of post-degree professional experience maintaining large-scale distributed systems
- Familiarity with MicroTCA, VPX/OpenVPX, ATCA, CompactPCI Serial, PXIe, or similar high-performance embedded systems standards
- Experience managing on-premise hardware services, virtualization, and containerization using tools such as Proxmox VE, Docker, and Podman
- Experience with OTA update workflows, firmware deployment, and secure device update protocols
- Experience with Yocto Linux, compiling Linux distributions, kernel modules, or device drivers
- Knowledge of CI/CD pipelines using GitLab CI/CD or GitHub Actions
- Ability to optimize and tune on-premise hardware for performance and low latency using tools such as perf, systemd-analyze, iostat, and tuning profiles
- Proficiency designing metrics, monitoring, and alerting pipelines using Datadog, Grafana, or other observability tools
- Skill architecting infrastructure workflows with Terraform, Ansible, Helm, or Kubernetes
- Availability to work in the Boulder office at least three days per week
Atom Computing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
