Senior Physicist, Quantum Memory R&D

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are looking for a Senior Physicist for development of IonQ’s silicon vacancy (SiV) quantum memory platform. As a Senior Physicist, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum technologies to solve the world’s most complex problems. In this role, you will be an integral part of the commercialization process for IonQ’s SiV quantum memories, with applications across quantum computing, networking, and sensing. You will develop and mature key electrical and optical subsystems for defect-center based quantum memory nodes.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with IonQ’s industry, government, and academic partners, as well as internal teams, to implement new use-cases and applications using the SiV quantum memory platform; Evaluate and test new hardware (e.g. pair sources, sensors, etc.) for compatibility with SiV memory nodes, for example, to add new capabilities to the network, or to enable new distributed applications; Coordinate with other teams internally at IonQ and/or with external vendors to develop or improve memory system subcomponents and software as needed; Develop and mature key electrical and optical subsystems for defect-center based quantum memory nodes

Requirements

PhD in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or closely related field; Work in quantum optics and quantum computing (ideally previous work with single photons and/or gate-based quantum systems); Experience designing and testing complex opto-mechanical and opto-electronical setups; Experience in implementing applications and use-cases using quantum hardware; Access to export-controlled technology requires U.S. Person status or ability to obtain necessary export license

Nice to have

Experience working with defect center and/or solid-state qubits; Experience in optically-mediated entanglement protocols between qubits; Experience in writing software for lab environments (preferred language: Python)

Benefits

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