Atom Computing

Software Engineer – Control Systems

Atom Computing

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Boulder • Colorado, Texas • 🇺🇸 United States

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Salary

💰 $120,000 - $145,000 per year

Job Level

JuniorMid-Level

Tech Stack

LinuxLuaPythonRust

About the role

  • Develop and test firmware and software for high-speed arbitrary waveform generation, image processing, scientific instrument control, and digital feedback loops.
  • Implement embedded device driver APIs, Linux kernel modules, and orchestration functions in Rust, Python, and C/C++.
  • Integrate and test control system hardware and software. Write test procedures, unit tests and assist with system level testing and debug.

Requirements

  • BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Experimental Physics, or a related field.
  • At least 2+ years of relevant postgraduate professional experience. Experienced candidates welcome. New/recent graduates will not be considered.
  • Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing, early-stage startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and with a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty.
  • Proficiency with Rust, Python, and C/C++.
  • Expertise in embedded Linux and bare metal firmware development in C/C++ for ARM microcontrollers and embedded microprocessors.
  • Familiarity with Git version control and software development best practices.
  • Integration, debug, and test experience with prototype electronics assemblies.
  • Willingness to learn atomic, optical, laser physics, and quantum mechanics concepts to put work in context.
  • Software-defined radio knowledge, knowledge of Lua, and familiarity with digital interfaces to FPGAs are definite pluses.
Benefits
  • fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents.
  • unlimited paid time off
  • 401K company matching
  • short- and long-term disability
  • FSA
  • dependent care benefits
  • life insurance
  • drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
firmware developmentsoftware developmentembedded device driver APIsLinux kernel modulesRustPythonC/C++embedded Linuxbare metal firmwaretest procedures
Soft skills
self-motivatedhumbledrivencollaborativetolerance for ambiguitytolerance for uncertainty