Atom Computing
Senior Software Engineer - Control Systems
Boulder, CO or Austin, TX · Senior
Sponsorship not specified$150k-$175kDetected 78 days ago
PythonRustC++Distributed SystemsLinuxFPGAVHDLVerilogEmbedded SystemsElectrical EngineeringSignal ProcessingControlsCollaboration
About the role
- Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.
- Experience & Education - BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. - At least 5 years of relevant postgraduate professional experience.
- We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!
Responsibilities
- Build and test embedded firmware and software powering high-speed software defined radios (SDRs), imaging pipelines, precision scientific instrumentation, and real-time digital feedback loops.
- Design and optimize deterministic, low-latency software for quantum hardware - including device drivers, Linux kernel modules, and custom subsystems.
- Evaluate and architect real-time execution strategies across Linux and RTOS environments; drive design decisions around determinism, throughput, and system scalability.
- Develop orchestration layers coordinating GPUs, FPGAs, and custom electronics for high-bandwidth, tightly synchronized quantum control operations.
- Collaborate with quantum theorists, hardware engineers, and platform software teams to translate quantum control flows into fast, reliable, production-ready code.
Requirements
- Proficiency in software development using C++, Python, Rust, or Go.
- Experience with NVIDIA CUDA or FPGA design in VHDL or Verilog is an asset, but not required.
- Due to the need for collaboration with Atom's theory, software and hardware teams, this role is required to be in the office in Boulder or Austin at least 3 days per week.
- Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: computer architecture, signal processing, algorithm development, quantum error correction, distributed systems, or compilers, with a willingness to learn across disciplines as needed
- 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 $150,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.
Compensation
- The base salary range for this position is between $150,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience.
- In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.
Benefits
- 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.
- In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.
- Experience & Education
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