Researcher - Quantum Error Correction
IonQBothell, Washington, United States • College Park, Maryland, United States • United States
Posted April 10, 2026
169437 - 221837 USD
Full Time
About the Company
IonQ, Inc. is the world's leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security.
Job Description
IonQ is seeking a Quantum Error Correction Staff Researcher to contribute to the design of fault-tolerant quantum computers and lead the company's journey to build the world's best quantum computers.
Requirements
- Contribute to the design of core components of our fault-tolerant quantum computer architecture such as quantum error correction protocols, logical operations or decoders.
- Contribute to the development of the simulation tools of the quantum error correction team.
- Contribute to research papers.
- Collaborate with team members with different areas of expertise and experiences.
- PhD in quantum computing in math / physics/ CS or related field.
- Strong expertise with QEC simulation, physics simulation, Stim, Monte-Carlo simulations.
- Strong publications and conference talks in quantum error correction.
- Experience in quantum error correction, logical operations and decoders.
- Solid mathematical background in linear algebra, finite fields, probability theory, graph theory and standard techniques used in quantum computing
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Matching 401K
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Parental/adoption leave
- Legal insurance
- Home technology stipend
