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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 28 days Atomcomputing's roles stay open a median of 37 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 96% of Atomcomputing's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Atomcomputing
- low 0 stale, 0 reposted of 28 open
- Hiring momentum
- 42 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Atomcomputing's own lever board since 2026-08-04. Full hiring picture for Atomcomputing.
About this role
As an Optical Physicist at Atom Computing, you will develop next-generation optical devices to enhance quantum computers. Your responsibilities will include conceptualizing, modeling, and prototyping these devices, as well as qualifying and integrating them into advanced quantum systems, collaborating closely with engineers in the process.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
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What you need
- PhD in physics or optical sciences
- Focus on optoelectronics, optical cavities and modulators, and laser physics
Nice to have
- Prior experience in neutral atom trapping or cold atom physics
What you get
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
- Unlimited paid time off
- 401(k) company matching
- Short- and long-term disability
- FSA
- Dependent care benefits
Worth weighing
- Base salary range is between $160,000 - $185,000, which may vary based on experience
- Position requires a PhD, which may limit applicant pool
- Prior experience in neutral atom trapping is not required, indicating a potential learning curve for candidates without that background
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Listed by Atomcomputing on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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