Physicist - Resilience Engineering and Operations

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.

We're looking for a Physicist - Resilience Engineering and Operations for our state-of-the-art quantum computers that are based on trapped ion technology. You'll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to operate and improve IonQ's industry-leading quantum computers. In the first three months on the job, you'd be learning how to maintain our quantum computers' hardware and software. Recent graduates in physics and related fields are encouraged to apply; we will train you in quantum computer maintenance and operation You will work onsite at our facility at Quantum Basel with the option to work remotely several days a week at your discretion.

**Responsibilities**:

- Ensure high uptime and performance of our commercial quantum computers, through maintenance, monitoring, and engineering of state-of-the-art quantum computers
- Ensure a great customer experience that you'll always be improving
- Automate capabilities to optimize system performance
- Work collaboratively with physicists and engineers to build tools and technologies that improve the performance of present and future commercial systems
- Participate in follow-the-sun on-call rotations to keep our systems running at peak performance

**You'd be a good fit with**:

- Bachelor's or Master's degree in physics, engineering, or another physical science
- Desire and capability to work closely on a team that is distributed - excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Hands-on experience with optical alignments, laser stabilization, and/or AOMs
- A propensity for learning new things and fascination with emerging technologies
- Formal training or education in statistics
- Capable of adapting for an ever-growing and ever-changing work environment
- Disposition to work flexible working hours, on a 24/7 on-call shift where to rotation changes as needed
- 1+ year of laboratory experience in atomic and/or optical physics

**You'd be a great fit with**:

- PhD in physics, engineering, or another physical science
- Deep experience with Javascript or Python
- A background in data analysis, data science, or machine learning
- Software Engineering experience

**Location**:This role will work onsite at our facility in Basel, Switzerland, with the option to work remotely a few days a week.
**Travel**:Less than 10%

IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don't let this stop you from applying

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.

If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply