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Senior Quantum Scientist

Boulder, Colorado💼 Full-time💰 $126,887–$126,887🗓 2026-08-13 → 2026-09-26

Core

Developing functional quantum computers using trapped-ion technology and laser-free control methods to achieve ultra-low gate errors at scale.

Role type

Senior IC quantum scientist (experimental hardware)

Builds

Trapped-ion quantum processors and coherent control systems

Domain

Quantum computing / Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) physics

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | physical/clinical work

Required skills

experimental AMO physics, trapped-ion qubit control, calibration and benchmarking, coherent control schemes, hardware integration, experimental data analysis, programming and data analysis

Preferred skills

spectroscopy, simulation of multi-level systems, gate fidelity benchmarking, running algorithms on hardware, trapped-ion experience

Technologies

laser fields, microwave fields, integrated electronics, photonics

Responsibilities

Prototype and characterize coherent control and cooling schemes for trapped-ion qubits; Calibrate and benchmark quantum systems to optimize performance; Validate emerging trap technologies including integrated electronics and photonics; Analyze experimental data and debug hardware/software interactions; Present research results at conferences and in collaborations

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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