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Expect deep dives on control software design, failure modes, debugging multi-component systems, and leading technical decisions. Prepare concrete examples of ownership at principal scope and tradeoffs between performance, safety, and maintainability.
Strong fit if you already lead complex control-systems software and want on-site principal-level ownership at Atomcomputing in Boulder. Thin public company and salary data here—validate mission, stack, and comp directly with the employer.
As Principal Software Engineer – Control Systems at Atomcomputing in Boulder, you would typically own architecture and delivery for control-system software: real-time or near-real-time control loops, hardware interfaces, reliability, and mentoring engineers. Days mix design reviews, debugging system behavior, and aligning control software with product and lab constraints—not remote-first work.
Strengthen control-systems software depth: concurrency and timing, hardware/device interfaces, test harnesses for physical systems, and clear system design. No certification list or costs were provided for this role family.
No. The listing marks remote as off; work is tied to Boulder, CO.
Broader ownership of control-systems software architecture, technical direction, and mentoring—beyond individual feature delivery.
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Principal Software Engineer - Control SystemsAtomcomputingBoulder, CO About the Role We are seeking a Principal Software Engineer to design and build high-performance control systems for our next-generation quantum computing platforms. You will work across embedded software, real-time systems, GPU/FPGA acceleration, and hardware orchestration to deliver deterministic, high-throughput control pipelines that directly shape how our quantum processors operate, scale, and perform. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Design and implement high-performance control systems for quantum computing platforms Work across embedded software, real-time systems, GPU/FPGA acceleration, and hardware orchestration to deliver deterministic, high-throughput control pipelines Collaborate with Atom’s theory, software, and hardware teams on a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals Ensure collaboration with Atom’s office in Boulder or Austin at least 3 days per week for effective teamwork Qualifications Demonstrated experience as a Principal Software Engineer or similar role Expertise in embedded software, real-time systems, GPU/FPGA acceleration, and hardware orchestration Experience with high-performance control systems design and implementation Strong understanding of hardware/software co-design principles Proficiency in C/C++, Python, or other relevant programming languages Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment Strong problem-solving skills with an emphasis on performance engineering and optimization Working at Atomcomputing Join our world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals as we advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. Our mission is to empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.
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