Staff Physicist, QPU Testing

Job description

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution. The mission of the QPU Testing team is to improve quantum computer performance through validation of QPU (quantum processing unit) designs and verification of individual QPUs produced by the manufacturing team. We own the creation and execution of test plans that we develop with stakeholders across the Quantum Computing organization. We are looking for a Staff Physicist to join the QPU Testing team as our Scientific Validation lead. In this role, you will ensure our testing accurately captures performance characteristics which are important to the Science team. You will also serve as a trusted internal authority on physics-related test validity, rigor, and...