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IonQ · 1 month ago

Senior Scientist – Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms

United States

Full-time

Remote

Senior Level

$123K/yr - $161K/yr

6+ years exp

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. They are looking for a Senior Scientist – Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms to create highly differentiated quantum solutions that will bring value to society, utilizing IonQ's quantum computers to solve complex problems.

ComputerElectronicsFinanceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile AppsQuantum ComputingSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop fault-tolerant quantum solutions that can make a large scientific and commercial impact across a wide range of industry verticals

Be part of a client-facing team that finds, defines and solves problems of real-world interest using IonQ trapped-ion quantum computers

Contribute technical expertise toward comparisons of FTQC algorithms vs NISQ algorithms vs classical HPC algorithms. Contribute knowledge of metrics and tools (classical and quantum) to evaluate and communicate pros/cons, current state-of-the-art, scaling behavior, trade offs, cross-over points, etc

Discover foundational IP and publish results in high-impact-factor peer-reviewed journals and conferences

Qualification

Fault-Tolerant Quantum ComputingQuantum Algorithms DevelopmentC++PythonQiskitBenchmarking Quantum AlgorithmsHybrid Solutions DevelopmentCommunication SkillsTeam Player

Required

6+ years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Documented expertise in FTQC algorithms with line-of-sight to end-customer value i.e. millions of qubits, billions of gates

Ability to contribute toward the FTQC algorithm ecosystem including the development of tools (libraries, simulators, compiler), metrics (costing, resource estimation, ROI) and community (economic development, standards)

Relentless dedication to optimizing algorithm performance (accuracy, time-to-solution) through elegant theoretical equations, as well as engineering optimization

Proven track record of domain expertise in fault-tolerant quantum computing, demonstrated through invited talks, repos, licenses, publications, and/or patents

Experience being part of a team that finds, defines, and solves problems of real-world interest

Good team player with excellent communication skills