ionq
Staff Scientist - Quantum Applications - Chicago
At a Glance
- Location
- United States
- Work Regime
- remote
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Compensation
- ry range for this position is $167,808 - $219,704 . The total compensation pack
- Posted
- 2026-02-23T14:37:22-05:00
Key Requirements
Required Skills
Domain Knowledge
- Education
- Engineering
- Finance
- Government
- Insurance
- Legal
- Manufacturing
- Medical
- Regulatory
Benefits & Perks
matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/a
Compensation & Benefits
$167,808
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$219,704
Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at
ionq.co/jobs
Responsibilities
Provide technical direction and architectural guidance across multiple quantum application efforts, including establishing best practices for benchmarking, performance analysis, and solution design
Develop, implement, and optimize novel quantum algorithms that will make scientific and commercial impact in areas such as computational chemistry, optimization, and machine learning
Work with customers and partners to define and solve problems of real-world interest using IonQ trapped-ion quantum computers
Discover innovative solutions, rigorously benchmark their performance, and publish results in high-impact, peer-reviewed journals and conferences
Help shape team culture and create a lasting impact by supporting an initiative that delivers new scientific discoveries and innovation