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Principal Optical Engineer

Software Engineering Live nowBoulder, CO

Posted September 24, 2026

Job facts

Company
Atom Computing
Location
Boulder, CO
Role area
Software Engineering
Country
United States
Posted
September 24, 2026
Surfaced on AllRoles
October 20, 2026
Salary
$170,000 – $200,000/yr
Status
Live

About this 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. We are seeking a Principal Optical Engineer. As a technical lead, you will define and implement rigorous standards for optical engineering, ensuring design integrity through detailed modeling and analysis. You will collaborate closely with physicists and subject matter experts to architect the optical assemblies and modules essential for our next-generation neutral atom quantum computers. This position reports directly to the VP of Optical Engineering and requires on-site work at our Boulder, CO facility four to five days per week.

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Compensation

$170,000 – $200,000/yr

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