Staff Scientist, Quantum Algorithms and Applications
IonQ · Bothell, Washington, United States
Posted about 3 months ago
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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
- 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 Staff Scientist in Quantum Algorithms and Applications at IonQ, you will lead scientific projects focused on designing and applying quantum algorithms to complex problems in condensed matter and high energy physics. Your work will involve implementing near-term fault-tolerant quantum algorithms and collaborating with various teams to integrate classical and quantum methods. This role requires a deep understanding of both quantum computing and the relevant physics domains, as well as the ability to work independently towards scientific goals.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 5/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- 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
- Doctorate in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science or a related field
- Postdoctoral or industry experience with a track record of independent research
- Practical experience with quantum computing and quantum algorithms
- Experience applying quantum algorithms to scientific problems
- Deep expertise in condensed matter or high energy physics
- Experience with classical simulation methods and HPC workloads
Nice to have
- Peer-reviewed publication record
- Client or partner facing delivery experience
- Active participation in the fault-tolerant quantum computing community
- Familiarity with agentic AI tooling such as OpenAI Codex or Anthropic Claude Code
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
- Role involves a hybrid working model
- Up to 5% travel required
- Compensation varies based on individual factors and is subject to change
- Position requires access to technology subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions
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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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