Optical Engineer
- Salary
- $200,000 - $350,000 /year
- Level
- Mid
- Work type
- On-site · Pasadena
Not stated in the posting: visa.
Open. First seen 22 October 2026.
About the role
Oratomic's standard text
Oratomic is on a mission to build the world's first fault-tolerant quantum computer.
We are actively hiring optical engineers to take part in designing, building, and operating fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. You will work in a tight-knit team, working across hardware (lasers, optics, vacuum, electronics), software, processor design, and whatever else is required to build the working quantum computer. This role will focus on design and implementation of complex optical systems key to building the working quantum computer, integrated within the quantum hardware team.
A strong background in optical engineering, laser engineering, or comparable skillsets, is desirable for this role. We are hiring at all experience levels.
Oratomic's standard text
Requirements:
- Wants to build a quantum computer
- Works well in a highly collaborative team environment
Compensation:
- $200,000-$350,000/year depending on experience
- Benefits (health and dental coverage, 401K, unlimited PTO, paid family leave, visa sponsorship)
- Equity
Oratomic's standard text
Work location: Onsite in Pasadena, CA
Oratomic is an equal opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact info@oratomic.com.
What this role asks for
69% of this description is written for the role. The rest is Oratomic's standard text, folded away below.
Compared with Oratomic's other open jobs.
The team: R&D HIRES STEADILY
This role is one of 8 open in R&D. 3 were posted in the last 30 days and the oldest in June: a team that hires all year rather than one being built.
WHAT THE TEAM WORKS WITH, ACROSS ITS POSTINGS
Embedded Systems (1 of 8), FPGA (1 of 8)
OTHER ROLES ON THIS TEAM
- Embedded Hardware & Software Engineer posted Oct 7
- Systems Engineer posted Oct 7
- Mechanical / Optomechanical Engineer posted Oct 7
- Generalist / Engineer / Puzzle Solver posted Jul 6
- AI Scientist posted Jul 6
- Software and AI Engineer posted Jun 12
- Engineering Technician posted Jun 11
From the team and dates on Oratomic's own job board.
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