Senior Staff Quantum Scientist
Core
Leading research and experimental efforts to develop functional, fault-tolerant trapped-ion quantum computers with ultra-low error rates.
Role type
Senior Staff Quantum Scientist (Research & Development)
Builds
Next-generation trapped-ion quantum processors and coherent control systems
Domain
Quantum Computing / Atomic, Molecular, and Optical (AMO) Physics
Required skills
Quantum control, coherent control of qubits, calibration, benchmarking, experimental data analysis, control software, hardware integration, spectroscopy, simulation of multilevel systems, programming, project leadership, mentoring
Preferred skills
Trapped-ion experience, AMO physics background, experience with on-chip electronics or photonics, conference presentation
Technologies
Trapped-ion systems, laser and microwave fields, control software, spectroscopy tools
Responsibilities
Lead prototyping and characterization of coherent control schemes; drive system-level benchmarking and optimization; validate and integrate new trap technologies; guide junior scientists in experimental design and analysis; represent IonQ at conferences and external collaborations
Seniority
Senior Staff, hands-on IC with technical leadership
