IonQ is seeking a Staff Scientist - Quantum Applications to lead the technical development in utilizing IonQ's quantum computers to create highly differentiated quantum solutions that will bring value to society.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics or another STEM domain, or equivalent work experience plus 5+ years of professional work experience in the quantum computing field solving the toughest challenges for society.
- Expertise in the quantum simulation of large-scale semiconductor materials and devices, with hands-on experience using tools such as QuantumATK and Quantum ESPRESSO / VASP to analyze band structures, defect states, and related electronic properties across a wide range of materials and lattice types.
- Expertise in development and resource estimation of FTQC algorithms across domains in condensed matter physics, semiconductor physics, high energy physics etc. that can scale to millions of qubits, billions of gates with line-of-sight to end-customer value.
- Expertise in application of FTQC algorithms for solving complex combinatorial optimization problems across domains such as transportation, supply chain, logistics and related areas, with hands-on experience developing novel algorithms and software tools for optimization and operations research, supported by a strong track record of peer-reviewed publications and contributions to production-grade codebases.
- Expertise in key mathematical techniques used in quantum computing - linear algebra, matrix decompositions, probability theory, symmetry, computational complexity and ability to communicate from community to business to PhD level.
- Demonstrated expertise in Python and Qiskit or similar quantum SDK; working knowledge of C++; Demonstrated expertise software development using Agentic-AI using Codex, Opus or similar AI assistants.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Matching 401K
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Parental/adoption leave
- Legal insurance
- Home technology stipend
