Staff Scientist – Quantum Applications

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New Mexico.

📋 Description

• Create hybrid quantum applications for defense-related initiatives

• Collaborate directly with clients to identify, define, and address challenges utilizing IonQ trapped-ion quantum computers

• Spearhead the integration of quantum algorithms into practical workflows

• Convert problem statements into quantum code and reintegrate solutions into internal, open-source, and commercial software tools

• Adapt algorithmic strategies in alignment with IonQ’s hardware roadmap, including the transition from NISQ to FTQC solutions

• Assess the performance of quantum algorithms against leading methods and communicate crossover points to clients

• Generate foundational intellectual property and impactful peer-reviewed publications

• Represent IonQ in engagements with customers and at conferences

• Act as a technical leader and primary expert for stakeholders within the Customer Solutions team

⛳️ Requirements

• Ph.D. in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a related STEM discipline

• Over 4 years of professional experience in developing quantum applications for defense-related contexts

• Proven history of peer-reviewed publications

• Experience leading Federal, DefenseTech, and Industrial R&D projects

• Skilled in tuning quantum algorithms and benchmarking across various quantum modalities and classical state-of-the-art methods

• Proficient in resource estimation and calculating crossover points

• Excellent command of Python and Qiskit or a similar quantum SDK

• Familiarity with C++ or another low-level programming language

• Must reside in New Mexico

• US citizens or persons only

• Classical and quantum coding assessments will be part of the interview process

• Preferred: experience within the quantum solutions sector

• Preferred: experience in software development utilizing agentic AI and AI assistants

• Preferred: experience creating well-tuned hybrid quantum algorithms that leverage CPU and QPU strengths

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

• 401(k) matching

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO)

• Paid holidays

• Parental and adoption leave

• Legal insurance

• Home technology stipend

• Bonus and equity included in the overall compensation package