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Brief #77974Updated 22 AUG 2026PASADENA, CAAshbyKHOSLA VENTURES
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Optical / Optomechanical Engineer

Oratomic develops neutral-atom quantum hardware and architectures for fault-tolerant quantum computing. The company focuses on utility-scale quantum computers that use light and atoms to implement ultra-efficient…

Location
Pasadena, CA
Company size
10–50
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3d ago
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Optical / Optomechanical Engineer · Oratomic

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Job title
Optical / Optomechanical Engineer
Job location
Pasadena
Job description

We are actively hiring optical and optomechanical 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 and optomechanical systems key to building the working quantum computer, integrated within the quantum hardware team. A strong background in optical engineering or optomechanical engineering is desirable for this role. We are hiring at all experience levels, including post-bachelors, masters, PhD, and beyond.

Requirements:

  • Wants to build a quantum computer

  • Works well in a highly collaborative team environment

Compensation:

  • $200,000-$300,000/year depending on experience

  • Benefits (health and dental coverage, 401K, unlimited PTO, paid family leave, visa sponsorship)

  • Equity

Oratomic is an equal opportunity employer. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, contact info@oratomic.com.

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Where this role is based

Pasadena, CA

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Oratomic headquarters

South Pasadena, CA

Company size

1050 employees

Founded

2026

Total raised

$310,000,000

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Funding rounds

  • Series A$300M
  • Seed$10M