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Senior Physicist, Quantum Memory R&D

IonQ · Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States

Posted about a month ago

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Is this posting real?

This role has been open
33 days
IonQ's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
11% of IonQ's roles list one
Ghost-job risk at IonQ
high
55 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
2026-09-17

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 Physicist at IonQ, you will work on the development of the silicon vacancy (SiV) quantum memory platform, collaborating with various partners to implement new applications in quantum computing, networking, and sensing. Your role involves evaluating and testing new hardware for compatibility with SiV memory nodes and coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to enhance memory system components and software.

Our read on this posting3.0out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
3/5
career value
5/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • PhD in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or closely related field
  • Work in quantum optics and quantum computing, ideally with single photons and/or gate-based quantum systems
  • Experience designing and testing complex opto-mechanical and opto-electronical setups
  • Experience in implementing applications and use-cases using quantum hardware

Nice to have

  • Experience working with defect center and/or solid-state qubits
  • Experience in optically-mediated entanglement protocols between qubits
  • Experience in writing software for lab environments (preferred language: Python)

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 due to export control and government contract restrictions
  • No specific details on day-to-day tasks or team structure provided
  • Compensation varies based on individual factors and is subject to change with market data

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Listed by IonQ on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.

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