Generalist / Engineer / Puzzle Solver
Pasadena, CAJob$200–350K/yrPosted 3mo agoStill listed today
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Oratomic is hiring generalists, engineers, and puzzle solvers to help design, build, and operate fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. The work combines frontier research and technology across optical systems, electronics, atomic physics, mathematical algorithms, error correction, and artificial intelligence. The company welcomes candidates at all experience levels and says quantum computing background is not necessary.
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Full job description
Oratomic is on a mission to build the world's first fault-tolerant quantum computer. We are actively hiring generalists, engineers, and puzzle solvers to take part in designing, building, and operating fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. The problem involves frontier research and technology across advanced optical systems, electronics, atomic physics, mathematical algorithms, error correction, and artificial intelligence, all combined in a complex integrated fashion to realize this new type of computer. This leads to highly complex problems and puzzles, which exceptional individuals can tackle without any quantum computing background. You will work in a tight-knit team of other scientists, engineers, and technologists. We are hiring at all experience levels. Requirements:
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Wants to build a quantum computer
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Works well in a highly collaborative team environment
Compensation:
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$200,000-$350,000/year depending on experience
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Benefits (health and dental coverage, 401K, unlimited PTO, paid family leave, visa sponsorship)
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Equity
Work location: Onsite in Pasadena, CA Oratomic is an equal opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact [email protected].
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