# Laser Engineer at Atom Computing

- Company: Atom Computing
- What the company does: Atom Computing develops gate-based quantum computers that use arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms as qubits. Backed by Innovation Endeavors.
- Company website: https://atom-computing.com
- Type: Startups
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Boulder, CO
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $120K to $150K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-09
- Apply by: 2026-10-24
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/atomcomputing/3600b9c7-b55a-4619-9ab0-17c4769a7e2b
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/atom-computing-laser-engineer/

## About the role

At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.

## What they're looking for

- Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field
- Minimum 2+ years of experience (advanced degree inclusive) using and maintaining optical, opto-mechanical, and/or laser systems
- Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and comfortable with ambiguity
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists, hardware engineers, and software engineers
- Hands-on experience aligning optical elements in accordance with documented designs
- Experience with data analysis: taking, plotting, analyzing, fitting, and interpreting data from optical testing experiments

Tags: Quantum Engineering

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