Atom Computing
Optical Physicist
$160K–$185K
Boulder, CO · On-site · Full-time · Posted Aug 20, 2026
- Education
- Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Optical Sciences, or a closely related discipline; no equivalent-experience alternative stated.
About the job
Develops, models, prototypes, validates, and integrates optical devices for scaling Atom Computing’s quantum computers.
What you'll do
- Model, prototype, and experimentally validate optical concepts for deployable quantum-computing hardware.
- Collaborate across disciplines to integrate new technologies into quantum computers.
- Analyze experimental results and communicate findings to guide hardware design.
What they ask for
- Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Optical Sciences, or a closely related discipline, with a strong focus on experimental optics.
- Deep theoretical and experimental mastery of advanced optical physics, such as optical cavities, frequency combs, optical modulators, or nonlinear optics.
- Experience designing, building, and characterizing complex experimental optical setups from first principles.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with a diverse team of scientists and engineers.
Nice to have
- Postdoctoral or industry experience in electro-optics, precision optics, or laser physics.
- Proficiency with Python and Git for experimental automation, control, and data analysis.
Pay
USD 160,000 - 185,000 base salary
Tools
Python, Git
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