Software Engineer, Control Systems

Atom Computing

full-time

Posted on: 9/5/2025

Location: California, Colorado • 🇺🇸 United States

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💰 $120,000 - $145,000 per year

JuniorMid-Level

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.
This position will report to the Control Systems Manager.

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.