Senior Physicist, Quantum Memory & Networks R&D

Clutch Canada; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 127,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

IonQ is seeking a Senior Physicist to develop its silicon vacancy quantum memories. You will lead cross‑functional work interfacing with engineering, partnerships, and customers to mature hardware and integrate new applications for quantum networks.

In this role you will help commercialize SiV memory technology across quantum computing, networking, and sensing, building and testing subsystems, and collaborating with collaborators to implement use-cases for quantum networks and memories.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or closely related field.
• Experience in quantum optics and computing, ideally with single photons and/or gate-based quantum systems.
• Experience designing and testing complex opto-mechanical and opto-electronic setups.
• Experience in applying quantum hardware to real applications.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with partners and internal teams to implement new use-cases for the SiV memory platform.
• Evaluate and test hardware for compatibility with SiV memory nodes and enable new distributed applications.
• Coordinate with teams to develop memory system subcomponents and software as needed.

Skills

Quantum physics

Quantum optics

Single photons

Gate-based QC

Education

PhD in physics / related field

Tools

Python

Job description

IonQ is seeking a Senior Physicist to develop its silicon vacancy quantum memories. You will lead cross‑functional work interfacing with engineering, partnerships, and customers to mature hardware and integrate new applications for quantum networks.

In this role you will help commercialize SiV memory technology across quantum computing, networking, and sensing, building and testing subsystems, and collaborating with collaborators to implement use-cases for quantum networks and memories.