# Principal Optical 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: Principal and up
- Location: Boulder, CO
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $170K to $200K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-09-24
- Apply by: 2026-11-08
- Apply: https://jobs.lever.co/atomcomputing/aa1147d6-db4a-49bf-baa4-0f1c04796de8
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/atom-computing-principal-optical-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 Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering or related field. Advanced degree a plus
- 10+ years optical design experience
- 7+ years of hands-on optics assembly experience in a laboratory environment
- Experience bringing a complex optical system from conception to productization
- Deep expertise and demonstrated leadership in the design of high-numerical-aperture imaging systems and complex laser distribution networks
- Proven track record of driving complex technical initiatives from conception through deployment, and the ability to mentor and scale the engineering team's capabilities

Tags: Optical Engineering

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