Senior Quantum Scientist - Trapped-Ion Control & Benchmarking

Physics World; Boulder (CO); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical

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Vision plans

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Parental/adoption leave

Legal insurance

Home technology stipend

Job summary

IonQ is hiring a Quantum Scientist to advance our trapped-ion quantum computing program. You will work hands-on with current hardware, designing, debugging and executing experiments while shaping future generations of quantum processors.

Strong background in AMO/quantum physics and practical data analysis are essential, with collaboration across teams in a fast-moving environment. Applicants should have a PhD in physics or related field and experience in calibration, benchmarking, or coherent

Qualifications

• PhD in physics or related discipline with strong background in atomic or qubit physics.
• Hands-on experience in calibration, benchmarking, or coherent control of qubits.
• Practical skills in control software, hardware integration, or data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Design, debug, and execute experiments on current hardware.
• Develop novel control schemes and push system performance.
• Prototype and characterize control schemes for trapped-ion qubits; calibrate and benchmark systems.

Skills

AMO Physics

Quantum Computing

Programming

Data Analysis

Collaborative Skills

Publications/Presentations

Education

PhD in Physics or related field

Job description

IonQ is hiring a Quantum Scientist to advance our trapped-ion quantum computing program. You will work hands-on with current hardware, designing, debugging and executing experiments while shaping future generations of quantum processors.

Strong background in AMO/quantum physics and practical data analysis are essential, with collaboration across teams in a fast-moving environment. Applicants should have a PhD in physics or related field and experience in calibration, benchmarking, or coherent