Senior Research Scientist - Theory

We are looking for a Senior Research Scientist. As a Senior Research Scientist, you'll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world's best quantum computers to solve the world's most complex problems.

To support these efforts, IonQ is expanding its theoretical research team and is hiring a Research Scientist to lead a dedicated research line on modular quantum computing. The primary responsibility of this position will be to conduct research on modular quantum computing across multiple qubit modalities including neutral atoms, ions and superconducting qubits.

Responsibilities:

• Design and evaluate architectures for fault tolerant, modular quantum computing with memory-assisted quantum networking layers based on diamond color centers, including detailed error modeling and numerical simulation to link logical performance metrics to key physical hardware parameters, optimized protocols for logical networking (e.g. distillation, lattice surgery, transversal operations), and analysis of performance requirements for modular computation/algorithm implementation
• Provide input for specific near-term product designs as well as clarifying current and future needs in terms of scale, performance, and operation of the networking layer for enabling full scale, fault-tolerant quantum computing
• Identify, analyze, and refine new use-cases and modalities for IonQ's hardware alongside others on IonQ and/or customers' theory and application development teams
• Work closely together with hardware teams at IonQ to accurately address hardware constraints in the design of optimal architectures and protocols

You'd be a good fit with:

• PhD. in physics or closely related field
• 6+ years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Multiple publications in one or more (preferred) of the following areas of quantum science: quantum error correction, distributed quantum computing, quantum hardware modelling, quantum networking

You'd be a great fit with:

• Experience as independent researcher at the level of a postdoctoral researcher in quantum science
• Scientific experience with diamond color centers
• Familiarity with multiple types of quantum computing architectures and quantum error correcting codes
• Proven track record of collaborating with experimental groups

Location: This role can work onsite or hybrid from our office in Boston, MA.

Travel: Minimal to none.

Job ID: 1065

The approximate base salary range for this position is $123,191 - $161,289. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.