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IonQ · 1 month ago

Associate Physicist

positionCollege Park, Maryland, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$81K/yr - $106K/yr

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. They are seeking an Associate Physicist for their Resilience Engineering & System Operations team, where the individual will operate and improve IonQ’s industry-leading quantum computers. The role involves maintaining hardware and software, ensuring system performance, and collaborating with a team of physicists and engineers.

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Responsibilities

Ensure high uptime and performance of our commercial quantum computers, through maintenance, monitoring, and engineering of state-of-the-art quantum computers
Ensure a great customer experience that you’ll always be improving
Automate capabilities to optimize system performance
Work collaboratively with physicists and engineers to build tools and technologies that improve the performance of present and future commercial systems
Participate in follow-the-sun on-call rotations to keep our systems running at peak performance

Qualification

Quantum physicsOptical alignmentsLaser stabilizationJavaScriptPythonData analysisMachine learningDesire to learnCollaborationCommunication skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in physics, engineering, or another physical science
Desire and capability to work closely on a team that is distributed - excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Hands-on experience with optical alignments, laser stabilization, and/or AOMs
A propensity for learning new things and fascination with emerging technologies
A love of physics and quantum physics in particular
Formal training or education in statistics
Capable of adapting for an ever-growing and ever-changing work environment
Disposition to work flexible working hours, on a 24/7 on-call shift where the rotation changes as needed

Preferred

PhD in physics, engineering, or another physical science
1+ year laboratory experience in atomic and/or optical physics
Deep experience with JavaScript or Python
A background in data analysis, data science, or machine learning
Software Engineering experience

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Matching 401K
Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
Parental/adoption leave
Legal insurance
A home internet stipend
Pet insurance

Company

IonQ

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IONQ offers enterprise-grade quantum systems designed for businesses seeking to harness the power of quantum computing in their operations.
dateFounded in 2015
location
College Park, Maryland, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://ionq.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.8B
Key Investors
Heights Capital ManagementSamsung Catalyst FundCambium Capital Partners
2025-10-10Post Ipo Equity· $2B
2025-07-07Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2025-03-10Post Ipo Equity· $372.6M

Leadership Team

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Marco Pistoia
CEO, IonQ Italia
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Niccolo de Masi
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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Recent News

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2026-01-16
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