Staff Scientist – Quantum Characterization, Benchmarking

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Colorado, +2 more states.

📋 Description

• Act as the technical leader of the QCVV team.

• Spearhead the development of innovative characterization and benchmarking protocols for IonQ quantum processors.

• Guide the design and enhancement of next-generation quantum error correction architectures.

• Oversee research in quantum characterization, verification, and validation (QCVV).

• Create scalable benchmarking frameworks.

• Work alongside experimental teams and quantum error correction teams to convert theoretical insights into tangible system enhancements.

• Establish the research direction for quantum processor characterization.

• Develop multi-qubit protocols that link measurements to error models.

• Publish research findings in prestigious academic venues.

• Represent IonQ at various conferences.

• Provide mentorship to junior researchers.

• Collaborate with QEC and compiler teams on the selection of error correction codes and the design of decoders.

⛳️ Requirements

• PhD in physics, quantum information, mathematics, or a related discipline.

• A minimum of seven years of research experience in quantum characterization, benchmarking, or closely associated fields.

• Proven track record of publications in quantum information science.

• Proficiency in writing, reading, and debugging scientific simulations and prototypes.

• Extensive knowledge in randomized benchmarking, gate set tomography, and character benchmarking.

• Expertise in representation theory as it applies to QCVV.

• Experience with scalable benchmarking techniques for many-qubit systems.

• Familiarity with trapped-ion or neutral-atom quantum systems.

• Understanding of quantum error correction codes and decoder design.

• U.S. Person status or eligible U.S. immigration status for compliance with export controls and government contract work.

🏝️ Benefits

• Bonus.

• Equity.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Matching 401(k) contributions.

• Unlimited paid time off (PTO).

• Paid holidays.

• Parental/adoption leave.

• Legal insurance.

• Home technology stipend.