Physicist - Ion Transport and Waveform Design
IonQ · Boulder, Colorado, United States
Posted about 3 months ago · $110,336 - $144,459 · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days IonQ's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- Yes 11% of IonQ's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at IonQ
- high 104 stale, 2 reposted of 104 open
- Hiring momentum
- 159 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from IonQ's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for IonQ.
About this role
As a physicist on the Ion Transport and Waveform Design team at IonQ, you will focus on developing control schemes for ion transport and designing waveforms for quantum operations. Your role involves simulating ion physics, collaborating with experimental and commercial teams, and communicating technical concepts effectively. This position requires a strong background in atomic physics and experience with RF Paul traps.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of IonQ as an employer.
What you need
- PhD in atomic physics, quantum information, or a related field
- Experience operating or supporting experimental hardware or equivalent experience
- Background in designing or operating surface electrode RF Paul traps
- Proficiency in numerical physics simulations
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
Nice to have
- Strong understanding of fundamental principles governing ion trap operation
- Proficiency with scientific programming and numerical optimization
- Experience with transport or waveform design in surface-electrode RF Paul traps
- Experience using a compiled programming language (Rust, C, C++, etc.) for scientific computing
What you get
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Matching 401(k)
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Parental/adoption leave
- Legal insurance
- Home technology stipend
Worth weighing
- Position requires U.S. Person status for export control and government contracts work
- No remote work mentioned; position is onsite in Boulder, CO
- Salary range provided but subject to change based on market data and individual factors
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Listed by IonQ on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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