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Optical Engineer

Oratomic

Pasadena, CAJob$200–350K/yrPosted 4mo agoStill listed today

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At a glance

Compensation
$200–350K/yr
Location
Pasadena, CA
Work Authorization
Visa required • Visa sponsorship

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Job overview

Oratomic is hiring optical engineers to design and implement complex optical systems for fault-tolerant neutral-atom quantum computers. The role is integrated within the quantum hardware team and involves collaboration across hardware, software, and processor design. The company seeks candidates with a strong background in optical engineering, laser engineering, or comparable skillsets, and is hiring at all experience levels.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

OpticsComputer ArchitectureOptical EngineeringQuantum ComputingTeam CollaborationLaser Engineering

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Oratomic is on a mission to build the world's first fault-tolerant quantum computer. We are actively hiring optical engineers to take part in designing, building, and operating fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. You will work in a tight-knit team, working across hardware (lasers, optics, vacuum, electronics), software, processor design, and whatever else is required to build the working quantum computer. This role will focus on design and implementation of complex optical systems key to building the working quantum computer, integrated within the quantum hardware team. A strong background in optical engineering, laser engineering, or comparable skillsets, is desirable for this role. We are hiring at all experience levels. Requirements:

  • Wants to build a quantum computer

  • Works well in a highly collaborative team environment

Compensation:

  • $200,000-$350,000/year depending on experience

  • Benefits (health and dental coverage, 401K, unlimited PTO, paid family leave, visa sponsorship)

  • 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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