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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 55 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
The Senior R&D Scientist role at IonQ involves leading the development of advanced testing strategies for SNSPD devices, focusing on scalability and throughput. The position requires optimizing existing characterization methodologies and developing optical and cryogenic measurement setups. The candidate will analyze complex datasets to guide device design and collaborate with various teams to ensure compatibility with manufacturing flows.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- 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
- Master’s degree in Physics, Engineering, or a closely related field
- 3+ years of experience in experimental physics or a related field
- Strong foundation in hands-on experimental work or engineering
- Proven experience testing and characterizing optical or photonic systems
- Solid understanding of measurement science and metrology principles
- Strong data analysis skills
Nice to have
- PhD in Physics, Engineering, or a closely related field
- 5+ years of experience working in industry
- Strong hands-on background in optics or photonics experimental work
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
- Compensation varies based on individual factors and is subject to change based on market data
- Position requires access to technology subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions
- Candidates must verify U.S. Person status for compliance with export controls
Summarised from IonQ's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by IonQ on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-23. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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