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
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | research
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
