Senior Quantum Applications Scientist - Life Sciences

IonQ; Göteborgs kommun; Hybrid; SEK 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

Unlimited PTO

Parental/adoption leave

Job summary

A leading quantum computing company in Gothenburg is seeking a skilled professional to develop impactful hybrid quantum applications in the life sciences domain. This role involves collaborating closely with engineering teams to create optimized workflows for quantum computers and contributing to client-driven solutions. Ideal candidates will hold a Doctorate in life sciences and possess hands-on experience with quantum algorithms. This position offers opportunities for domestic and international travel as part of a dynamic client-facing team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise in quantum computing for life sciences.
• Experience in developing and validating quantum algorithms.
• Desire for customer-facing interaction and international travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop hybrid quantum applications in the life sciences.
• Collaborate with engineering teams on optimized workflows.
• Build platforms to grow IonQ's user base with quantum algorithms.

Skills

Computational and ML/AI tools

Quantum computing algorithms

Customer engagement

Collaboration skills

Education

Doctorate degree in life sciences or equivalent experience

Tools

Python

Quantum SDKs like Qiskit

PennyLane

Cirq

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Develop impactful hybrid quantum applications, algorithms and solutions in the life sciences domain that promise commercial advantages in practice and at scale.
• Collaborate with quantum compiler, cloud and hardware engineering teams to develop highly optimized hybrid workflows for trapped‑ion quantum computers.
• Contribute knowledge of classical and quantum domain‑specific algorithms and tools to evaluate and communicate pros and cons, current state‑of‑the‑art, scaling behaviour, trade‑offs, cross‑over points, etc.
• Be part of a client‑facing team that finds, defines, and solves problems of real‑world interest using IonQ trapped‑ion quantum computers.
• Build reusable software platforms to grow IonQ's user base. Integrate first‑of‑a‑kind quantum algorithms into larger end‑to‑end workflows.

You'd be a good fit with

• Doctorate degree in the life sciences domain, or equivalent work experience.
• Hands‑on expertise with using and developing computational and ML/AI tools in bioinformatics, molecular biology, development of advanced therapeutics, including a track record of peer‑reviewed manuscripts and contributions to code bases.
• Demonstrated experience developing, applying, validating quantum computing algorithms and solutions in the life sciences domain, including prototyping solutions using Python and quantum SDKs like Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq.
• Desire to work closely with customers including aligning with time zones and work schedules. Potential for international travel and/or onsite co‑location.

You'd be a great fit with

• Expertise in key mathematical techniques used in quantum computing – linear algebra, matrix decompositions, probability theory, symmetry, computational complexity.
• Success working directly with clients to define and deliver solutions; excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Location

Onsite and/or hybrid from our office in Gothenburg, Sweden or Toronto, Canada.

Travel

10% domestic and international, with a focus on visiting customers and clients.

Job ID: 1360

Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at ionq.co/jobs. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our U.S. benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance!

IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington, D.C. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don't let this stop you from applying!

At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.

We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

US Technical Jobs

The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying "U.S. Person" (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export‑controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.

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Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.

If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!