IonQ delivers trapped ion quantum computing systems, cloud access, and enterprise solutions for real-world quantum applications. Backed by NEA, SoftBank VF and GV.
About the role
We are seeking two Staff Scientists – Quantum Applications (Defense) to be founding members of our newly established Customer Solutions team. As a Staff Scientist – Quantum Applications (Defense) you’ll be part of a cross-functional team to enable customers to solve the world’s most complex problems using the world’s best quantum computers. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Strong track record of peer-reviewed publications. Contributions to open-source or production-grade codebases a plus
- Experience leading Federal, DefenseTech and Industrial R&D engagements
- Experience tuning quantum algorithms and benchmarking across different quantum modalities, as well as classical SOTA. Expertise in resource estimation and calculating cross-over points
- Mastery of Python and Qiskit or similar quantum SDK. Working knowledge of C++ or other low-level language
- Evidence of putting customers and mission first, and exceeding expectations
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills
More about this role
IonQ, Inc . [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance .
Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.
Travel: 10% to customer sites
We are seeking two Staff Scientists – Quantum...
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