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IonQ · 1 day ago

Senior Researcher, Quantum Finance Engineering

College Park, MD

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$123K/yr - $161K/yr

5+ years exp

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. The Senior Researcher will co-lead the design, development, and implementation of quantum solutions for high-value use cases in the financial sector, collaborating with various teams and institutions.

ComputerElectronicsFinanceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile AppsQuantum ComputingSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Contribute to the creation of IonQ's research and development initiatives in quantum algorithms for finance, including portfolio optimization, option pricing, risk modeling, fraud detection, and derivative valuation

Be an expert and a capable project manager in the following areas: quantum information theory, high performance computing, circuit compilation and optimization, error correction and quantum software engineering, integrating these components to make quantum algorithms and applications for finance run on real quantum hardware today

Contribute to the translation of financial problem statements into quantum algorithmic frameworks suited for NISQ (Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum) devices and future fault-tolerant architectures

Collaborate with IonQ's Quantum Solutions and Partnerships teams to define and execute industry pilots with major banks, hedge funds, and asset managers

Publish and present groundbreaking results at top-tier academic and industry venues, helping shape global thought leadership in quantum finance

Be an active member of a high-performing interdisciplinary team of quantum scientists, financial engineers, and software developers

Partner with IonQ's business and product teams to translate research outcomes into deployable, scalable commercial offerings

Represent IonQ in external collaborations with academic institutions, government agencies, and consortia focused on quantum advantage in finance

Travel 10%-20% of the time to support customer engagements, research collaborations, and strategic partnership initiatives

Qualification

Quantum computingFinancial mathematicsAlgorithm designQuantitative modelingError correctionCircuit compilationHigh-performance computingQuantum software engineeringQuantum AI/MLFinancial modelingQuantitative researchRisk analysisFraud detectionPortfolio optimizationOption pricingExceptional communication

Required

Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Quantitative Finance, or a related field

5+ years of experience in quantitative research, algorithm design, or computational finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role

Excellent knowledge and skills not only in quantum computing, but also in error correction, circuit compilation and optimization, high-performance computing, and quantum software engineering

Excellent knowledge and skills in quantum for AI/ML

Demonstrated expertise in quantum algorithms, optimization, or machine learning; familiarity with quantum programming frameworks (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq, IonQ SDK, Pennylane)

Deep understanding of financial modeling, including stochastic calculus, numerical methods, and high-performance computing

Proven record of publishing or deploying innovative solutions in finance, operations research, or applied quantum computing

Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and executive-level audiences