Software Engineering Manager

Atom Computing

Software Engineering Manager at Atom Computing leading a team to develop software for quantum platforms. Overseeing architecture, integrations and optimizing performance in quantum systems.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Distributed SystemsMongoDBMySQLPostgresPythonRedisRust

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and mentor of 8 to 10 software engineers to perform at their best.
Collaborate with Control Systems, Quantum Engineering, and Quantum Applications Engineering, to set the software architecture and roadmap.
Provide timely, value-added code reviews in Gitlab and feedback on architecture documents.
Oversee integrations with quantum software frameworks and toolchains such as CUDA-Q, Qiskit, Cirq, and related ecosystem tools.
Collaborate on performance optimization across classical and quantum workloads, including GPU and HPC acceleration strategies.
Assist in the definition, implementation, and rollout of new software features

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS or PhD in Computer Science, or related field.
8+ years of post-degree experience as a software engineer.
2+ years of managing a team of engineers, including hiring, coaching, and performance management.
Track record of managing a high performing team of software engineers.
Demonstrated experience designing and managing high availability distributed systems.
Proficiency in at least one programming language such as Python or Rust or C++
Experience with database programming and management (e.g., Postgres, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis)
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects in a changing work environment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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!

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Hard Skills & Tools

PythonRustC++database programmingPostgresMySQLMongoDBRedisquantum software frameworksHPC acceleration

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringcollaborationcode reviewfeedbackperformance managementprioritizationproject management

Certifications

MS in Computer SciencePhD in Computer Science