Quantum Applications Scientist - Life Sciences

The role

You will develop hybrid quantum applications, algorithms, and solutions in the life sciences domain. You will collaborate with engineering teams and work with partners to create workflows for trapped-ion quantum computers.

What you will do

• Develop impactful hybrid quantum applications, algorithms and solutions in the life sciences domain
• Collaborate with quantum compiler, cloud and hardware engineering teams to develop optimized hybrid workflows
• Contribute knowledge of classical and quantum domain-specific algorithms and tools
• Be part of a client-facing team to find, define, and solve problems using IonQ trapped-ion quantum computers
• Build reusable software platforms to grow IonQ's user base
• Integrate quantum algorithms into larger end-to-end workflows

Required qualifications

• Doctorate degree in the life sciences domain, or equivalent work experience
• Hands-on expertise with using and developing computational and ML/AI tools in bioinformatics, molecular biology, development of advanced therapeutics
• Track record of peer-reviewed manuscripts and contributions to code bases
• Demonstrated experience developing, applying, validating quantum computing algorithms and solutions in the life sciences domain
• Prototyping solutions using Python and quantum SDKs like Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq
• Desire to work closely with customers including aligning with time zones and work schedules

Nice to have

• Expertise in key mathematical techniques used in quantum computing - linear algebra, matrix decompositions, probability theory, symmetry, computational complexity
• Success working directly with clients to define and deliver solutions; excellent collaboration and communication skills

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
• Matching 401(k)
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid holidays
• Parental/adoption leave
• Legal insurance
• Home technology stipend

Before you apply

• Position requires access to technology subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions
• Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status, obtaining necessary licenses, or confirming license exceptions

About the company

IonQ, Inc. is a quantum platform and merchant supplier delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, the company provides quantum computing services through major cloud providers.