Senior Physicist - SiV Quantum Memory Hardware

IonQ, Inc.; Chattanooga, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 182,000; Full time

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Job summary

IonQ, Inc. is seeking a Senior Physicist to develop its silicon vacancy (SiV) quantum memory platform. You will be part of a cross-functional team leading efforts to advance IonQ’s quantum memory technologies and applications across computing, networking, and sensing.

You will develop and mature electrical and optical subsystems for SiV memory nodes, test hardware, and collaborate with customers and partners to implement new use-cases for quantum networks and memories.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or closely related field.
• Experience in quantum optics and quantum computing.
• Experience designing and testing opto-mechanical and opto-electronical setups.
• Experience in applying quantum hardware to real-world uses.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

PhD in physics

Quantum optics

Opto-mechanics

Gate-based quantum

Education

PhD in physics

Tools

Python

Job description

IonQ, Inc. is seeking a Senior Physicist to develop its silicon vacancy (SiV) quantum memory platform. You will be part of a cross-functional team leading efforts to advance IonQ’s quantum memory technologies and applications across computing, networking, and sensing.

You will develop and mature electrical and optical subsystems for SiV memory nodes, test hardware, and collaborate with customers and partners to implement new use-cases for quantum networks and memories.