Senior Physicist - Quantum Systems Resilience & Ops

IonQ; Bothell (WA); Hybrid; USD 114,750 - 150,237; Full time

Job summary

IonQ seeks a Senior Physicist to join our Bothell, Washington office, with options for remote work. In this role, you'll ensure the performance of our quantum computers and participate in on-call rotations, collaborating with a distributed team to enhance operational efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a related field, excellent communication skills, and significant experience in laboratory settings, specifically in atomic or optical physics. Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years laboratory experience in atomic and/or optical physics.
• Desire and capability to work closely on a distributed team.
• Adaptable to ever-changing work environments.

Responsibilities

• Participate in on-call rotations to maintain peak performance.
• Ensure uptime of commercial quantum computers.
• Work collaboratively to improve quantum systems operations.

Skills

Optical alignments

Laser stabilization

AOMs

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

Education

PhD in physics, engineering, or another physical science

Formal training in statistics

Job description

IonQ seeks a Senior Physicist to join our Bothell, Washington office, with options for remote work. In this role, you'll ensure the performance of our quantum computers and participate in on-call rotations, collaborating with a distributed team to enhance operational efficiencies.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in a related field, excellent communication skills, and significant experience in laboratory settings, specifically in atomic or optical physics. Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, bonus, equity, and benefits.