Staff 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 client teams to solve real-world problems using trapped-ion quantum computers.

What you will do

• Originate and lead development of 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
• Lead technical interactions with client teams to solve problems using IonQ trapped-ion quantum computers
• Represent the team in client and stakeholder presentations
• 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
• At least 3 years of professional experience 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
• At least 3 years of professional 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

• Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception

About the company

IonQ, Inc. is a quantum platform and merchant supplier delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. The company is headquartered in College Park, Maryland.