Atom Computing
Principal Software Engineer
$180K–$220K
Boulder, CO +1 · Hybrid · Principal · Full-time · Posted Jun 21, 2026
- Location
- Boulder, CO
Austin, TX - Experience
- 10+ years of professional software engineering experience.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or a related field; advanced degrees are welcome but not required.
About the job
Provides technical leadership and sets architecture for the software platform that orchestrates Atom Computing’s quantum computers, turning research prototypes into reliable production services.
What you'll do
- Lead technical direction and architecture for platform projects, coordinating with hardware-control teams and quantum engineers.
- Productionize prototype code, mentor engineers, and deploy, monitor, and support the platform, including on-call rotation.
- Improve CI/CD with the infrastructure team and represent engineering in relevant customer, partner, and community engagements.
What they ask for
- Proficiency with Python and SQL.
- Experience developing and operating software in Linux environments.
- Familiarity with Git, automated testing, and modern software development practices.
- Track record of designing and implementing architecture-level features in complex systems.
Nice to have
- Experience with C++ or Rust, cloud infrastructure and Terraform, TypeScript/React, or containerization.
- Strong organization and project management skills; experience at both a large technology company and a startup.
Pay
$180,000 - $220,000 USD base salary
Tools
Python, Rust, TypeScript/React, SQL, Linux, Git, C++, Terraform
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