Atom Computing
Senior Quantum Theorist, Atomic Physics Focus
- Compensation
- $185K–$210K / yr
- Location
- Berkeley, CA, US
- Arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Posted
- 29 September 2026 (3 days ago)
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About this role
Job Responsibilities • Lead independent and collaborative theoretical and computational projects that drive the understanding and development of neutral atom quantum computers.
• Drive the development and architecture of atomic physics simulations, translating them into high-quality, maintainable software solutions.
• Identify and propose new research directions, tools, or methods — including AI-assisted approaches — that accelerate the team's theoretical and computational work.
• Collaborate with and provide technical guidance to Quantum Engineering, QEC Theory, and AMO Theory teams to model experimental results, develop noise models for quantum hardware, and inform design of neutral-atom quantum computers.
• Mentor junior AMO Theorists and help set best practices for theoretical and computational work across the team.
• Write clean, well-tested, and documented code in multiple languages (preferably Python, Julia, or C++).
Experience & Education • PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of post-PhD experience in research or the quantum industry.
• Extensive experience with scientific, high-performance, or quantum computing.
Qualifications • Deep understanding of atomic, molecular and optical physics. Experience working with or modeling of Rydberg atoms is particularly appreciated.
• Demonstrated track record of independent research leadership, with a strong publication record within their field of research.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, with the ability to clearly convey complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with modern software development practices: version control, unit testing, continuous integration, and documentation as well as public examples of past work that demonstrate coding quality and project delivery (e.g. via GitHub or equivalent).
• Experience with, or strong interest in, applying AI tools (e.g. LLMs, ML-based modeling or optimization methods) to accelerate research and engineering workflows.
• Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, and collaborative, with a high tolerance for ambiguity.
Work location
- Berkeley, CA, US
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Published 29 September 2026, last checked 3 days ago. A posting stops being advertised here 90 days after the employer published it, and one the employer takes down is marked closed rather than quietly removed.