About this role

IonQ is hiring a senior-level Research Scientist in the machine learning function based in Boston, MA. The posting calls out experience with AWS, Security. Compensation is listed at $126,887–$166,127 per year.

Role: Research Scientist
Function: machine learning
Level: senior
Track: Individual contributor
Employment: Full-time
Location: Boston, MA
Department: Research & Development

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Job description

from IonQ careers

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.

Location: This role will work onsite at our office located in Boston, MA.
Travel: Less than 10% travel
Job ID: 1601

The Role:

We are looking for a Senior Microwave Research Scientist. As a Senior Microwave Research Scientist, 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.

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