Senior Scientist, Quantum Applications
IonQ · Remote, US
Posted about 2 months ago · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 71 days IonQ's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- 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 Scientist in Quantum Applications at IonQ, you will develop and optimize quantum algorithms and applications to address complex scientific and commercial challenges. Your role involves collaborating with customers and partners, benchmarking performance, and publishing results in high-impact journals. You will also contribute to a landmark initiative with the University of Chicago, helping to shape team culture and drive scientific advancements.
- 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
- 6+ years of professional experience or equivalent education and experience
- Demonstrated expertise in Python and/or C++
- Experience with Qiskit or similar quantum SDKs
- Hands-on expertise developing or optimizing quantum algorithms in computational chemistry, optimization, and machine learning
- Track record of delivering innovative quantum solutions through peer-reviewed manuscripts, invited talks, open-source repositories, licenses, publications, and/or patents
- Strong foundation in quantum computing concepts
Nice to have
- Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, engineering, physics, or a closely related field
- Experience in customer-facing or partner-facing technical engagements
- Experience with variational quantum algorithms and hybrid quantum-classical workloads
- Experience developing hybrid quantum algorithms for NISQ-era systems and early fault-tolerant quantum computers
- Experience with quantum algorithm resource estimation, performance benchmarking, and scaling analysis
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
- Remote position with 10% travel for customer engagements and conferences
- Base salary range provided, but subject to change based on market data and individual factors
- Employment contingent on U.S. export control and government contract restrictions, requiring U.S. Person status
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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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