Senior Research Scientist
IonQBoston, Massachusetts, United States • College Park, Maryland, United States • Seattle, Washington, United States • Toronto, Ontario, Canada • Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland
Posted February 16, 2026
126887 - 166127 USD
Full Time
About the Company
IonQ is a company developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology.
Job Description
IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ's computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more.
Requirements
- Design and test control sequences for quantum memories with high efficiency and fidelity
- Coordinate with photonic design and fabrication teams to produce high performance nanophotonic devices
- Optimize low-duty cycle tune-up routines to keep quantum memory systems running with high up time
- Continuously improve repetition rate, efficiency, and fidelity of quantum memories
- Interface with RF and optical engineers to scale the control and qubit routing systems for a large scale optical-interconnect architecture
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Matching 401K
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Parental/adoption leave
- Legal insurance
- Home internet stipend
- Pet insurance