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Staff Scientist - Quantum Applications

About IonQ: IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers,

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Company

IonQ

Location

New Mexico, USA

Status

Open

Posted

2026-10-26T21:34:24+00:00

IonQ is hiring two founding Staff Scientists for a new Customer Solutions team focused on defense applications of quantum computing. The role involves working directly with government, national lab, academic and enterprise customers to turn problem statements into hybrid quantum algorithms, integrate them into software workflows, benchmark against classical methods, and publish or patent results. The posting asks for a doctorate plus four years of quantum application work, Python and Qiskit, C++, and experience leading defense R&D engagements. New Mexico residency and US-person status are required.