Senior Research Scientist

IonQ•Boston, MA

15h

About The Position

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution. We are looking for a Senior Research Scientist for quantum memory development. As a Senior Research Scientist, you’ll lead part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. In this role, you will do pioneering work in quantum memories for long-range quantum networks and modular quantum computing. You will work with a world-class team of scientists and engineers to build systems that can rapidly process and store quantum information from photons and apply those systems to building scalable quantum computing systems. Your work will stretch from pioneering systems to operationalizing and scaling quantum memory systems that will be the backbone of the world’s largest quantum computers.

Requirements

PhD in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering
Work in quantum optics and microwave control of qubits (ideally spin qubits in diamond)
Experience designing and testing photonics
Experience in optically-mediated entanglement protocols between qubits

Nice To Haves

Experience architecting high performance electro-optic systems
Experience in cryogenics (especially dilution refrigerators)
Experience in RF design
Experience using Lumerical, Comsol, and/or Sonnet for photonics and RF design

Responsibilities

Design and test control sequences for quantum memories with high efficiency and fidelity
Coordinate with photonic design and fabrication teams to produce high performance nanophotonic devices
Optimize low-duty cycle tune-up routines to keep quantum memory systems running with high up time
Continuously improve repetition rate, efficiency, and fidelity of quantum memories
Interface with RF and optical engineers to scale the control and qubit routing systems for a large scale optical-interconnect architecture