Staff Scientist – Quantum Applications

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🕒 June 24

🇺🇸 United States – Remote

💵 $167.8k - $219.7k / year

⏰ Full Time

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IonQ

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201 - 500 employees

Founded 2015

🤖 Artificial Intelligence

🔌 API

🏢 Enterprise

Artificial Intelligence • API • Enterprise

IonQ is a company specializing in quantum computing, providing a quantum cloud platform that allows users to access and utilize quantum processors. They offer extensive documentation and resources for developers to learn and implement quantum computing solutions using their SDKs and APIs, integrating with platforms like Qiskit, Cirq, and TensorFlow. IonQ also offers integrations with cloud services such as Amazon Braket, enabling hybrid cloud quantum computing. Their platform includes tools for managing jobs, organizations, and projects, as well as simulators that support noise models and up to 29 qubits. IonQ is dedicated to advancing quantum computing technology and provides community support through channels like Slack.

📋 Description

• Provide technical direction and architectural guidance across multiple quantum application efforts, including establishing best practices for benchmarking, performance analysis, and solution design • Develop, implement, and optimize novel quantum algorithms that will make scientific and commercial impact in areas such as computational chemistry, optimization, and machine learning • Work with customers and partners to define and solve problems of real-world interest using IonQ trapped-ion quantum computers • Discover innovative solutions, rigorously benchmark their performance, and publish results in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and conferences • Help shape team culture and create a lasting impact by supporting an initiative that delivers new scientific discoveries and innovation

🎯 Requirements

• 8+ years of professional experience in quantum computing, applied algorithms, or advanced scientific computing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience • Demonstrated expertise in Python and/or C++, and deep, hands-on experience with Qiskit or similar quantum SDKs • Hands-on experience developing and optimizing quantum algorithms in areas such as computational chemistry, optimization, and machine learning • Track record of delivering innovative quantum solutions demonstrated through peer-reviewed manuscripts, invited talks, open-source repositories, licenses, publications, and/or patents • Deep understanding of key quantum computing concepts and the ability to articulate deeply technical ideas to diverse audiences, ranging from scientists and engineers to business leaders and community stakeholders • Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts from problem definition to solution delivery, with strong collaboration and communication skills • Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, engineering, physics, or a closely related field • Experience with end-to-end ownership of complex quantum application efforts, including the ability to mentor interns and provide technical guidance to junior team members • Experience with variational quantum algorithms and hybrid quantum-classical workloads spanning CPUs, GPUs, and QPUs • Experience with developing high-performing algorithms optimized for NISQ systems as well as error-corrected and fault-tolerant quantum computers • Demonstrated experience with quantum algorithm resource estimation, performance benchmarking, and scaling analysis • Prior success working with customers, industry partners, or government sponsors to deliver advanced technical solutions

🏖️ Benefits

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans • matching 401K • unlimited PTO and paid holidays • parental/adoption leave • legal insurance • home technology stipend