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AMO Theorist - 531

Quantinuum
Broomfield, CO Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/23/2026
We are seeking a **AMO Theorist** in our **Broomfield, CO** location.

Quantinuum believes that employees work better, more efficiently and more collaboratively in close proximity to other employees, where ideas can be exchanged readily, and decisions can be made more quickly for the benefit of the Company and our customers. All employees should work at their assigned location; however, this role may offer the opportunity to work remotely 2 days per week, with approvals.

### Key Responsibilities:

  • Work directly with other theorists and experimentalists to model trapped-ion quantum computers, measure and characterize performance, and propose methods for improvement
  • Communicate ground-breaking results both internally and externally through publications and presentations
  • Develop, implement, and oversee best scientific practices across the theory team

### YOU MUST HAVE:

  • Completed PhD
  • Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status
  • Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

### WE VALUE:

  • Completed PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or related field with background in atomic physics and/or quantum benchmarking
  • Formal background in theoretical physics with a proven track record of solving outstanding and challenging problems
  • Knowledge of trapped-ion systems
  • Experience working with quantum computing hardware
  • Experience working with experimentalists
  • Experience operating as a team leader on a variety of projects and programs
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, with published results within their field of research.
  • As a top candidate, you will have strong organizational and leadership skills, and be good at working and negotiating with customers and partners

Compensation & Benefits

Non-Incentive Eligible

The pay range for this role is $132,000 -- $165,000 annually. Actual compensation within this range may vary based on the candidate's skills, educational background, professional experience, and unique qualifications for the role.

Quantinuum is the world leader in quantum computing. The company's quantum systems deliver the highest performance across all industry benchmarks. Quantinuum's over 650 employees, including 400 scientists and engineers, across the US, UK, Germany, and Japan, are driving the quantum computing revolution.

By uniting best-in-class software with high-fidelity hardware, our integrated full-stack approach is accelerating the path to practical quantum computing and scaling its impact across multiple industries.

By joining Quantinuum, you'll be at the forefront of this transformative revolution, shaping the future of quantum computing, pushing the limits of technology, and making the impossible possible.

  • What's in it for you?**

A competitive salary and innovative, game-changing work

Flexible work schedule

Employer subsidized health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match for student loan repayment benefit

Equity, 401k retirement savings plan 12 Paid holidays and generous vacation sick time

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer. You will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status. [Know Your Rights: Workplace discrimination is illegal](https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf){rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"}

$132,000 - $165,000 a year

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Salary : $132,000 - $165,000

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