# Generalist / Engineer / Puzzle Solver at Oratomic

> Location unclear · Unspecified · Software engineering · open. Source: https://alderhq.app/jobs/ashby%3Aoratomic%3Adacc4070-cbd4-49c2-ba06-5acc2a187f52 (read 2026-11-14).

## Facts (observed)

- Company: [Oratomic](https://alderhq.app/companies/oratomic)
- Location text: Pasadena
- Where it can be done from (inferred): Location unclear (evidence: "Location: Pasadena")
- Posted: 2026-07-06 (131 days ago)
- First seen by alder: 2026-11-02 · last verified: 2026-11-09
- Reposted: 0 times · edited: 0 times
- Apply on the employer's site: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/oratomic/dacc4070-cbd4-49c2-ba06-5acc2a187f52

## Pay and sponsorship

- Posted pay: $200k–$350k per year (from the listing's pay field)
- Market band for similar posted roles (Los Angeles, n 611): p25 $120k, median $142k, p75 $165k

## Description (the employer's text)

Oratomic is on a mission to build the world's first fault-tolerant quantum computer.

We are actively hiring generalists, engineers, and puzzle solvers to take part in designing, building, and operating fault-tolerant neutral atom quantum computers. The problem involves frontier research and technology across advanced optical systems, electronics, atomic physics, mathematical algorithms, error correction, and artificial intelligence, all combined in a complex integrated fashion to realize this new type of computer. This leads to highly complex problems and puzzles, which exceptional individuals can tackle without any quantum computing background. You will work in a tight-knit team of other scientists, engineers, and technologists. We are hiring at all experience levels.

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

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.

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