Senior Research Scientist - Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms

Clutch Canada; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Unlimited PTO

401(k) matching

Home technology stipend

Paid holidays

Parental/adoption leave

Job summary

IonQ, Inc. is seeking a Senior Research Scientist for fault-tolerant quantum algorithms to advance IonQ’s quantum platform. You’ll work on next-generation FTQC methods, develop core IP, and engage with customers to define high-impact projects.

The role involves contributing to toolchains, libraries, and performance metrics, with opportunities to present at conferences and influence multi-year initiatives.

Qualifications

• PhD in CS, Math, Engineering, Physics or related field.
• Experience with fault-tolerant quantum computing and peer-reviewed work.
• Proven ability to develop tools, simulators, and metrics for FTQC.

Responsibilities

• Develop fault-tolerant quantum solutions with real-world impact.
• Collaborate with client-facing teams to solve problems using IonQ systems.
• Contribute to comparisons of FTQC, NISQ, and classical HPC methods.
• Publish foundational results in high-impact journals/conferences.

Skills

FTQC algorithms

C++

Python

Qiskit or similar SDK

Communication skills

Client-facing experience

Education

Ph.D. in CS/Math/Engineering/Physics

Tools

Qiskit SDK

Git version control

Job description

IonQ, Inc. is seeking a Senior Research Scientist for fault-tolerant quantum algorithms to advance IonQ’s quantum platform. You’ll work on next-generation FTQC methods, develop core IP, and engage with customers to define high-impact projects.

The role involves contributing to toolchains, libraries, and performance metrics, with opportunities to present at conferences and influence multi-year initiatives.