Principal Scientist – Quantum Applications Libraries

Principal Scientist – Quantum Applications Libraries

Requirements

• PhD degree in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry or other STEM domain, or equivalent work experience.
• 15 – 18+ years of industry experience in a relevant domain, or equivalent experience.
• World-class leader in key mathematical techniques used in quantum computing – linear algebra, matrix decompositions, probability theory, symmetry, computational complexity, Monte Carlo algorithms, and circuit optimizations.
• Desire to work closely with global collaborators including aligning with time zones and work schedules. Potential for international travel and/or onsite co-location.

Responsibilities

• Recognized as an authority expert within and outside of IonQ and assists in the career development of others, providing mentorship on advanced technical issues.
• Leads multiple highly complex projects with diverse scope where analysis requires an understanding of current business, technology trends and/or customers of competitors.
• Help the industry define the next intermediate representation standards for quantum computing.
• Performs the most highly complex tasks using mastery of domain knowledge.
• Collaborate with compiler, cloud and system/hardware teams to develop optimized libraries and compiler technology for multi-zone Raman systems.
• Develop impactful algorithms and applications that promise commercial advantages in practice and at scale.
• Work directly with global clients to define and solve problems of real-world interest using IonQ trapped-ion quantum computers.
• Build reusable software platforms to grow IonQ’s user base.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands-on expertise in Python and Qiskit; working knowledge of C++.
• Success working directly with customers and collaborators to define and deliver new programs; global experience a plus.
• Industrial R&D experience in chem/bio/pharma.