Staff Scientist, Quantum Applications

IonQ, Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 160,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO and paid holidays

Parental/adoption leave

Legal insurance

Home technology stipend

Job summary

IonQ, Inc. is seeking a Staff Scientist, Quantum Applications to join the GTM - Customer Solutions team. This remote, US-based position focuses on developing quantum algorithms and applications for trapped-ion systems.

You will work with customers to solve real-world problems, benchmark performance, and contribute to publications and internal innovations. The role offers a competitive base salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize novel quantum algorithms and end-to-end workflows.
• Collaborate with customers and partners to define real-world problems for IonQ quantum computers.
• Benchmark performance and publish results in high-impact venues.
• Support team culture and drive scientific innovation.

Job description

Staff Scientist, Quantum Applications at IonQ, Remote, US (remote). A lead-level full time position in the GTM - Customer Solutions team, listed under software engineering.

Job ID: 1313

The approximate base salary range for this position is $160,000 - $200,000 . The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity. Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available.

• comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• matching 401(k)
• unlimited PTO and paid holidays
• parental/adoption leave
• legal insurance
• a home technology stipend

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.

At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.

US Technical Jobs. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimize novel quantum algorithms, applications, and end-to-end workflows that will make scientific and commercial impact in areas such as computational chemistry, optimization, and machine learning
• Work with customers and partners to define and solve problems of real- world interest using IonQ trapped-ion quantum computers
• Discover innovative solutions, rigorously benchmark their performance, and publish results in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and conferences
• Help shape team culture and create a lasting impact by supporting an initiative that delivers new scientific discoveries and innovation