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# Principal Platform Engineer at atomcomputing

Compensation

$195,000 – $220,000/yr

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: Boulder, Colorado

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: staff+

**Posted**
: Sep 3, 2026

## Description

Atom Computing is hiring a Principal Platform Engineer to design, build, and operate classical compute infrastructure supporting quantum control systems and research workflows. The role covers infrastructure-as-code, deployment automation, observability, security, compliance, incident response, and hybrid on-prem/cloud environments. It requires a BS or advanced degree in Computer Science and at least 7 years of post-degree experience as an infrastructure, platform, or systems engineer, with at least three days per week in the office in Boulder, Colorado. The base salary is $195,000–$220,000, with an annual bonus and equity.

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