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Staff Scientist, Quantum Algorithms and 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,

Company

IonQ

Location

Bothell, Washington, United States

Status

Closed

Posted

2026-07-30T13:02:37+00:00

Staff scientist in IonQ’s Computational Sciences team, within Applications R&D, leading quantum-algorithm work for condensed matter and high-energy physics on trapped-ion systems. The role covers model Hamiltonians, lattice QCD and gauge theory; near-term fault-tolerant methods such as Trotter-Suzuki, error mitigation and quantum error detection; and fault-tolerant block encoding, QSVT and QPE, codesigned with compiler and QEC teams. It also combines classical simulation and HPC with quantum workflows. The posting asks for a doctorate, postdoctoral or industry experience, physics depth, and hands-on quantum-algorithm implementation.