Senior Scientist, Quantum Applications

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Remote, USFull-TimeSenior
Salary$145,920- $191,047
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Job Details

Experience
6+ years
Required Skills
PythonMachine LearningC++

Requirements

  • 6+ years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Python and/or C++.
  • Experience with Qiskit or similar quantum SDKs.
  • Hands-on expertise developing or optimizing quantum algorithms in computational chemistry, optimization, or machine learning.
  • Track record of delivering innovative quantum solutions demonstrated through peer-reviewed manuscripts, invited talks, open-source repositories, or patents.
  • Strong foundation in quantum computing concepts and the ability to articulate technical ideas to diverse audiences.
  • Experience contributing to customer-facing or partner-facing technical engagements.
  • Experience with variational quantum algorithms and hybrid quantum-classical workloads spanning CPUs, GPUs, and QPUs.
  • Experience developing hybrid quantum algorithms for NISQ-era and early fault-tolerant systems.
  • Demonstrated experience with quantum algorithm resource estimation, performance benchmarking, and scaling analysis.
  • Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, engineering, physics, or a closely related field is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and optimize novel quantum algorithms, applications, and end-to-end workflows 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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