Principal Scientist leading technical development for fault-tolerant quantum algorithms at IonQ. Solving complex problems for diverse industries with cutting-edge quantum computing technology.
Responsibilities
Lead the conception, implementation and optimization of fault-tolerant quantum algorithms that will make a large scientific and commercial impact across a wide range of industry verticals
Drive multi-disciplinary teams to identify, define and solve challenging problems using IonQ trapped-ion quantum computers. Inspire and influence IonQ stakeholders as well as external luminaries in academia / industry / government to contribute to moonshot collaborations.
Be a go-to expert to do SWOT analyses of FTQC algorithms, especially as they compare to NISQ algorithms and classical HPC algorithms. Communicate the current state-of-the-art, competitive landscape, scaling behaviors, trade offs, cross-over points using language that is appropriate for technical, business and general audiences.
Develop a portfolio of foundational IP, commercially relevant applications and high-impact-factor peer-reviewed publications. Contribute toward IonQ’s technical roadmap and share externally with academics, customers, press, investors, etc.
Requirements
PhD in Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics or another STEM domain, or equivalent work experience
10+ years of professional work experience in the quantum computing field solving the toughest challenges for society
World-class expertise in FTQC algorithms that can scale to millions of qubits, billions of gates with line-of-sight to end-customer value
Current portfolio of invited talks, repos, licenses, publications and/or patents
Renowned contributor within the FTQC algorithm community including the development of tools (libraries, simulators, compiler), metrics (costing, resource estimation, ROI) and ecosystem (economic development, standards)
Relentless dedication to optimizing quantum algorithms (accuracy, time-to-solution) through first-principles/elegant theoretical equations as well as engineering optimization; documented performance gains
Mastery of key mathematical techniques used in quantum computing
Ability to communicate complex concepts to audiences ranging from domain experts to investors to the general public
Ability to deliver excellence across all scales: technical leader, team player and IC
Benefits
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Matching 401K
Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
Parental/adoption leave
Legal insurance
Home internet stipend
Pet insurance
Job title
Principal Scientist – Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms
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