Quantum Applications Scientist - Energy Use Cases

We're looking for a Quantum Applications Scientist - Energy Use Cases who will be part of a cross-functional team at IonQ whose mission is to deliver the world's best quantum solutions, on the world's best quantum computers, to solve the world's most complex and impactful problems. You will be a founding member of a new IonQ site based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and will work closely with collaborators, customers, and the community to create new hybrid quantum applications that will bring innovation and economic impact to the energy sector.

Responsibilities:

• Develop novel hybrid quantum algorithms, applications and end-to-end workflows that will make a technical, commercial and societal impact, with a focus on the energy sector
• Contribute knowledge of state-of-the-art classical and quantum algorithms to evaluate and communicate pros and cons, scaling behavior, trade-offs, cross-over points, etc.
• Work directly with customers and partners in the Chattanooga and greater Tennessee quantum ecosystem to define and solve problems of real-world interest using IonQ trapped-ion quantum computers
• As a founding member of the new IonQ site located in Chattanooga, Tennessee, take an active role in building the tools, processes, culture and community that will continue for generations to come.

You'd be a good fit with:

• Doctorate degree in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science or other STEM domain, or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Hands-on expertise developing quantum algorithms that have the potential to transform the energy sector e.g. unit commitment, contingency planning, network optimization, materials modeling (solar, battery, superconducting), HHL, etc.
• Track record of peer-reviewed manuscripts, invited talks, repos, licenses, publications, and/or patents in quantum algorithms
• Expertise in key mathematical techniques used in quantum computing (linear algebra, matrix decompositions, probability theory, symmetry, computational complexity) including the ability to explain to broad audiences ranging from community members, business executives and STEM PhDs
• Demonstrated expertise in Python and Qiskit or similar quantum SDK.

You'd be a great fit with:

• Experience being part of a team that identifies, defines, and solves problems of real-world interest. Good team player with excellent communication skills.
• Experience developing hybrid quantum algorithms for NISQ-era quantum computers as well as early fault-tolerant computers
• Experience optimizing hybrid codes across CPU, GPU and QPU (classical pre/post processing and variational methods) such as VQE, QAOA, varQITE, quantum annealing, quantum diffusion models, etc.
• Experience using C++. Experience with CI/CD software development practices

Location: This role is based onsite at our office in Chattanooga, TN.

Travel: 10% domestic and international, with a focus on visiting customers and clients

Job ID: 1242

The approximate base salary range for this position is $123,191 - $161,289. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.