Senior Quantum Applications Scientist - Life Sciences

IonQ is looking for a Senior Quantum Applications Scientist - Life Sciences to be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to deliver the world’s best quantum solutions in life sciences on the world’s best quantum computers. This role is open as part of IonQ’s Quantum Applications team based in either Gothenburg, Sweden or Toronto, Canada. The team works closely with partners within the life sciences innovation ecosystem and beyond to create new hybrid quantum applications with significant commercial impact.

Responsibilities

Develop impactful hybrid quantum applications, algorithms and solutions in the life sciences domain that promise commercial advantages in practice and at scale; Collaborate with quantum compiler, cloud and hardware engineering teams to develop highly optimized hybrid workflows for trapped-ion quantum computers; Contribute knowledge of classical and quantum domain-specific algorithms and tools to evaluate and communicate pros and cons, current state-of-the-art, scaling behavior, trade offs, cross-over points, etc.; Be part of a client-facing team that finds, defines, and solves problems of real-world interest using IonQ trapped-ion quantum computers; Build reusable software platforms to grow IonQ’s user base; Integrate first of a kind quantum algorithms into larger end-to-end workflows

Requirements

Doctorate degree in the life sciences domain, or equivalent work experience; Hands-on expertise with using and developing computational and ML/AI tools in bioinformatics, molecular biology, development of advanced therapeutics, including a track record of peer-reviewed manuscripts and contributions to code bases; Demonstrated experience developing, applying, validating quantum computing algorithms and solutions in the life sciences domain, including prototyping solutions using Python and quantum SDKs like Qiskit, PennyLane, Cirq; Desire to work closely with customers including aligning with time zones and work schedules; Potential for international travel and/or onsite co-location

Nice to have

Expertise in key mathematical techniques used in quantum computing - linear algebra, matrix decompositions, probability theory, symmetry, computational complexity; Success working directly with clients to define and deliver solutions; excellent collaboration and communication skills

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; Matching 401(k); Unlimited PTO and paid holidays; Parental/adoption leave; Legal insurance; Home technology stipend