or apply directly on IonQ's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 70 days IonQ's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 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 Senior Quantum Scientist at IonQ, you will engage in hands-on research and development of quantum computing technologies, specifically focusing on trapped ion technology and quantum control methods. Your responsibilities will include designing and executing experiments, calibrating quantum systems, and analyzing data to push the performance boundaries of quantum processors. You will also present your findings at conferences and collaborate with team members to innovate in the field of quantum computing.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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 physics or a related discipline
- Strong foundation in atomic or qubit-related physics
- Proven expertise in experimental AMO physics or quantum computing
- Strong collaborative skills
- Proficiency in programming and data analysis
- Track record of scientific communication through publications, talks, and conferences
Nice to have
- Experience with trapped ions
- Prior postdoctoral or industry experience
- Experience in spectroscopy or simulation of multi-level systems
- Characterization of control hardware
- Gate fidelity benchmarking or running algorithms on hardware
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
- No specific mention of the technology stack used
- Role requires U.S. Person status for export control compliance
- Compensation figures are subject to change based on market data and individual qualifications
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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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