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About the role
- 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
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