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Embedded Hardware & Software Engineer

Oratomic

Pasadena, CAJob$200–350K/yrPosted 3w agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$200–350K/yr
Location
Pasadena, CA
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

Oratomic is hiring embedded hardware and software engineers to design, build, and operate fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. The role focuses on low-level hardware and software for controlling and interfacing with the computer, including FPGAs, firmware, scientific cameras, and high-speed data acquisition. Engineers work across hardware, software, and processor design within the quantum hardware team. The company is hiring at all experience levels.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

FPGAEmbedded SystemsComputer ArchitectureFirmwareData AcquisitionQuantum Computer BuildingTeam CollaborationComputer EngineeringElectrical EngineeringFPGA DevelopmentLow-Level Software

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 embedded hardware and software 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 (electronics, FPGAs, scientific cameras, computer hardware), software, processor design, and whatever else is required to build the working quantum computer. This role will focus on the low-level hardware and software needed to control and interface with the quantum computer, from FPGAs and firmware to scientific cameras and high-speed data acquisition, integrated within the quantum hardware team. A strong background in embedded systems, computer engineering, electrical engineering, FPGA development, or low-level software 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].

How this job compares

Set against the 1,237 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 28, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$200–350K/yr
  • California median$149–220K/yr314 salary ranges
  • US median$128–194K/yr888 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $275K, is 51% above the California median midpoint ($182K) — in the top quarter of Embedded Software Engineer salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 389 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs in California and 1,237 across the US. 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Embedded Software Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 3 to 6 years (1,023 postings).
Education
584 of the 1,237 open Embedded Software Engineer jobs (47%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on October 28, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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