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Senior Research Scientist - Fault Tolerant Quantum Algorithms

Bothell, Washington🌐 Remote💼 Full-time💰 $145,920–$145,920🗓 2026-07-16 → 2026-07-31

Core

Develop next-generation fault-tolerant quantum algorithms to solve complex problems in drug discovery, materials science, and financial modeling using IonQ's trapped-ion quantum computers.

Role type

Senior Research Scientist (Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms)

Builds

Core IP, computational resource models, implementation libraries, and end-to-end workflows for fault-tolerant quantum computing.

Domain

Quantum Computing / High-Performance Computing

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | research

Required skills

Fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC) algorithms, C++, Python, Qiskit, algorithm benchmarking, hybrid end-to-end solution development, CI/CD, government contract support

Preferred skills

Experience with trapped-ion quantum computers, economic development/standards in quantum community, optimizing algorithm performance via theoretical equations and engineering

Technologies

C++, Python, Qiskit, IonQ Tempo

Responsibilities

Develop fault-tolerant quantum solutions for scientific and commercial impact; define and solve real-world problems using IonQ quantum computers; compare FTQC vs NISQ vs classical HPC algorithms; publish results in high-impact journals and conferences

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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