# Staff Scientist - Quantum Applications 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: New Mexico, USA
- Work setup: On-site
- Posted: 2026-10-26
- Apply by: 2026-12-10
- Apply: https://ionq.com/job?gh_jid=6218414004&utm_source=1752vc&utm_medium=careers
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/ionq-staff-scientist-quantum-applications/

## 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

Tags: GTM - Customer Solutions

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