Principal AI Developer Experience Engineer

Atom Computing

. Define, document, and maintain best practices for AI-assisted coding, testing, code review, and research workflows .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeBoulder • Colorado • United StatesLead💰 $170,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in AI-assisted coding practices, embedded software development in C++ and Rust, and the implementation of safety protocols for AI in quantum processors. Proven ability to influence engineering teams and establish best practices for AI-driven workflows.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Master’s Or PhD In Computer Science8+ Years Of Software Development ExperienceStrong Software Engineering Skills In PythonEmbedded Software Development In C++ Or RustExperience With AI Agents Such As Claude Code, Cursor, Or GitHub Copilot

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Hard Skills

AI-Assisted CodingEmbedded Software DevelopmentManual Memory ManagementKernel Device Driver ImplementationReal-Time ConstraintsMeasurement Systems For AI WorkflowsDefect And Revert Rates AnalysisTest Coverage EvaluationPerformance Regression AnalysisQuantum Control Software Development

Soft Skills

Clear Written And Spoken CommunicationInfluencing Multidisciplinary Teams

Tools & Technologies

AI ToolingLLM Context ManagementAgentic WorkflowsSafety PracticesOutput-Quality Evaluation

Industry Keywords

Electronics ArchitectureQuantum ProcessorsRTOS ApplicationsPerformance-Critical SoftwareAI-Assisted Developer Productivity

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonRTOSRustC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define, document, and maintain best practices for AI-assisted coding, testing, code review, and research workflows
Influence guidelines for using LLMs on performance-critical software, including embedded C++ and Rust, RTOS applications, and kernel device drivers
Establish how AI assistance is reviewed and tested, including verification of memory safety, timing, and determinism before merge
Improve electronics architecture for AI tooling and integrations
Track industry benchmarks for AI-assisted developer productivity
Build measurement systems for AI- and LLM-driven workflows, including defect and revert rates, review findings, test coverage, performance regressions, capabilities added, and time saved
Refine tools and guidelines based on workflow measurements
Ensure safe and reliable operation of AI in quantum processors
Accelerate experiment analysis, optics development, PCB and FPGA design, and quantum control software development

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or Artificial Intelligence
8+ years of software development experience
Strong software engineering skills in Python
Experience writing embedded software in C++ or Rust
Experience with manual memory management, hard real-time constraints, and kernel device driver implementation
Experience influencing an organization of more than 50 engineers using AI agents such as Claude Code, Cursor, or GitHub Copilot daily
Working knowledge of LLM context management, prompting, agentic workflows, harnesses, safety practices, tool use, and output-quality evaluation
Clear written and spoken communication with audiences ranging from physicists to new software hires
Ability to influence a multidisciplinary engineering organization

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents
Unlimited paid time off
401K company matching
Short- and long-term disability
FSA
Dependent care benefits
Life insurance
Drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in the offices every day
Annual bonus
Equity in the company