Staff Scientist - Quantum Characterization & Benchmarking

Bothell, Washington, United States; Boulder, Colorado, United States; College Park, Maryland, United States. Posted 9 days ago

The role

You will serve as the technical lead of the QCVV team, driving the development of novel characterisation and benchmarking protocols for quantum processors. You will lead research, develop scalable benchmarking frameworks, and collaborate with experimental and QEC teams.

What you will do

Lead the development of novel, scalable QCVV protocols for multi-qubit quantum processors.
Design benchmarks sensitive to specific noise types.
Develop theoretical frameworks connecting characterisation data to actionable error models.
Collaborate with the QEC and compiler teams to inform error correction code selection and decoder design.
Publish research results in top-tier venues.
Represent IonQ at conferences.
Mentor junior researchers.
Shape the technical direction of the QCVV team.
Set the research direction for how IonQ characterises its quantum processors.

Required qualifications

PhD in physics, quantum information, mathematics or a related field
Seven or more years of research experience in quantum characterisation, benchmarking or closely related fields
Strong publication record in quantum information science
Ability to write, read and debug scientific simulations and prototypes
Deep expertise in benchmarking protocols such as randomised benchmarking, gate set tomography and character benchmarking

Nice to have

Deep expertise in benchmarking protocols, such as randomised benchmarking, gate set tomography and character benchmarking
Expertise in representation theory as applied to QCVV
Experience with scalable benchmarking methods for many-qubit systems
Experience with trapped-ion or neutral-atom quantum systems
Familiarity with quantum error correction codes and decoder design

Benefits

Base salary
Bonus
Equity
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 u

About the company

IonQ, Inc. is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier, delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, the company has operations globally.