USD per year
Researcher - Quantum Error Correction
Location: Bothell, Washington, United States; College Park, Maryland, United States; Remote, US
About IonQ:
IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance. Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.
Job Summary:
We are looking for Quantum Error Correction Staff Researcher. As a QEC Staff Researcher, 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 computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. In this role, you will contribute to the design of IonQ fault-tolerant quantum computer by conducting research in quantum error correction and fault-tolerant quantum computing. You will work on designing, optimizing and simulating quantum error correction codes, decoders or logical operations which are at the core of our large-scale quantum computing architecture.
Responsibilities:
- Contribute to the design of core components of our fault-tolerant quantum computer architecture such as quantum error correction protocols,
logical operations or decoders.
- Contribute to the development of the simulation tools of the quantum error correction team.
- Contribute to research papers.
- Collaborate with team members with different areas of expertise and experiences.
You’d be a good fit with:
- 5 years of research experience
- PhD in quantum computing in math / physics/ CS or related field.
- Strong expertise with QEC simulation,
physics simulation, Stim, Monte-Carlo simulations.
You’d be a great fit with:
- Strong publications and conference talks in quantum error correction.
- Experience in quantum error correction,
logical operations and decoders.
- Solid mathematical background in linear algebra,
finite fields, probability theory, graph theory and standard techniques used in quantum computing.
- Strong expertise with QEC simulation,
physics simulation, Stim, Monte-Carlo simulations.
- Ability to communicate from community to business to PhD level.
Location:
This position is located in our newest facility in Bothell, WA or it could be fully remote depending on the candidate. Travel: Up to 15% Job ID: 1194
Compensation:
The approximate base salary range for this position is $169, 437 - $221, 837. The total compensation package includes base salary, bonus and equity. Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education qualifications and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical dental and vision plans matching 401K unlimited PTO and paid holidays parental/adoption leave legal insurance and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
At IonQ we believe in fair treatment access opportunity and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy productivity and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed respected supported and valued. We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race religion ancestry physical and/or mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression transgender status age sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
US Technical Jobs Notice:
The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen U.S. national U.S. permanent resident or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work obtaining any necessary license and/or confirming availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that absence of confirming you are a U.S Person for export control purposes may result in IonQ choosing not to apply for a license or declining use of license exception for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization similarly you may not qualify for government contracts work requiring U.S Persons. Accordingly additional questions regarding your immigration status will be asked for export control compliance purposes reviewed by compliance personnel ensuring federal law compliance.
US Non-Technical Jobs Notice:
Due to applicable export control laws candidates must be U.S citizen or national U.S permanent resident (current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the U.S as refugee or granted asylum. Additional questions regarding immigration status will be asked for export control compliance purposes reviewed by compliance personnel ensuring federal law compliance. If you are interested in being part of our team mission we encourage you to apply!
IonQ is a leader in quantum computing, networking, sensing, and security. Their mission is to develop the world’s best quantum technology to solve the world’s most complex problems. They have built commercial quantum computers with world-record fidelity designed to tackle complex challenges. IonQ offers a full-stack quantum platform including quantum computing, networking, security, sensing, and space infrastructure. Their technology is based on over 30 years of research bringing quantum computing out of the lab into real-world applications. IonQ collaborates with various industry partners and customers across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, government research labs, and cloud providers.
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