Senior Scientist – Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms
IonQBasel, Basel-City, Switzerland • Gothenburg, Sweden • United States
Posted November 3, 2025
123191 - 161289 USD year
Full Time
About the Company
IonQ is a leading quantum computing company that aims to make a significant impact on society through its powerful full-stack quantum computer.
Job Description
IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are looking for a Senior Scientist – Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms to be a cross-functional team that uses IonQ’s quantum computers to create highly differentiated quantum solutions that will bring value to society.
Requirements
- 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
- Discover foundational IP and publish results in high-impact-factor peer-reviewed journals and conferences
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Matching 401K
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Parental/adoption leave
- Legal insurance
- Home internet stipend
- Pet insurance