Staff Scientist - Quantum Applications
Remote, USFull-TimeStaff
Salary167,808 - 219,704 USD per year
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Job Details
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Required Skills
- PythonMachine LearningC++
Requirements
- 8+ years of professional experience in quantum computing, applied algorithms, or advanced scientific computing, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Python and/or C++
- Deep, hands-on experience with Qiskit or similar quantum SDKs
- Hands-on experience developing and optimizing quantum algorithms in areas such as computational chemistry, optimization, and machine learning
- Track record of delivering innovative quantum solutions demonstrated through peer-reviewed manuscripts, invited talks, open-source repositories, licenses, publications, and/or patents
- Deep understanding of key quantum computing concepts
- Ability to articulate deeply technical ideas to diverse audiences, ranging from scientists and engineers to business leaders and community stakeholders
- Demonstrated ability to lead technical efforts from problem definition to solution delivery, with strong collaboration and communication skills
- Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, engineering, physics, or a closely related field (preferred)
- Experience with end-to-end ownership of complex quantum application efforts, including the ability to mentor interns and provide technical guidance to junior team members (preferred)
- Experience with variational quantum algorithms and hybrid quantum-classical workloads spanning CPUs, GPUs, and QPUs (preferred)
- Experience with developing high-performing algorithms optimized for NISQ systems as well as error-corrected and fault-tolerant quantum computers (preferred)
- Demonstrated experience with quantum algorithm resource estimation, performance benchmarking, and scaling analysis (preferred)
- Prior success working with customers, industry partners, or government sponsors to deliver advanced technical solutions (preferred)
Responsibilities
- Provide technical direction and architectural guidance across multiple quantum application efforts
- Establish best practices for benchmarking, performance analysis, and solution design
- Develop, implement, and optimize novel quantum algorithms 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
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