# Senior Physicist, Quantum Memory R&D at IonQ

- Company: IonQ
- What the company does: IonQ delivers trapped ion quantum computing systems, cloud access, and enterprise solutions for real-world quantum applications. Backed by NEA, SoftBank VF and GV.
- Company website: https://ionq.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-08-14
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ionq/jobs/6141584004
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/ionq-senior-physicist-quantum-memory-r-and-d/

## About the role

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more.

## What they're looking for

- PhD in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or closely related field
- Work in quantum optics and quantum computing (ideally previous work 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

Tags: Research & Development