Senior Research Scientist - Fault Tolerant Quantum Algorithms

IonQ•College Park, MD

13h•$145,920 - $191,047•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Research Scientist – Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms to join a cross-functional team that uses IonQ’s quantum computers to create highly differentiated quantum solutions that will bring value to society. As a Senior Research Scientist – Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms, you’ll be part of a multi-generational journey to solve the world’s most complex problems using the world’s best quantum computers built at IonQ. As a deep technical expert on fault-tolerant algorithms, you will help develop next generation quantum algorithms that are poised to exceed state-of-the-art classical methods. You will develop core IP, computational resource models, implementation libraries, long-term roadmaps, and end-to-end workflows that have the potential to disrupt the field of computing. You will also work closely with internal and external customers/partners to brainstorm new ideas, contribute to multi-year initiatives, and represent IonQ at high-visibility technical conferences (often all in a single day)!

Requirements

2+ 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 to the FTQC algorithm community, including the development of tools (libraries, simulators, compilers), 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 and implementation
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.

Nice To Haves

Ph.D. in computer science, math, engineering, physics, or related fields
Experience supporting writing and executing on government contracts
Demonstrated expertise in C++, Python, Qiskit or similar quantum SDK
Demonstrated experience benchmarking quantum algorithms using varied metrics
Success working directly with customers to define and deliver solutions
Experience developing hybrid end-to-end solutions in a production or cloud environment; knowledge of CI/CD a plus

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