Director, Quantum Finance Engineering

Job Description

Job Title: Director, Quantum Finance Engineering. Location: Remote, US (onsite or hybrid options: College Park, MD; Bothell, WA)

You will collaborate with hardware, software, and research teams to deliver scalable quantum solutions and engage with financial institutions to co-develop pilots.

Duties:

• Lead research and development in quantum algorithms for finance, including portfolio optimization, option pricing, risk modeling, fraud detection, and derivative valuation.
• Build and mentor a team of quantum scientists, financial engineers, and software developers;
• Translate financial problems into quantum algorithmic frameworks for NISQ and future fault-tolerant devices.
• Collaborate with hardware, software, and research teams to integrate quantum software and control systems.
• Engage with global financial institutions to co-develop pilot programs.
• Publish and present research at academic and industry venues to shape thought leadership in quantum finance.
• Partner with business and product teams to translate research outcomes into deployable, scalable commercial offerings;
• Represent IonQ in collaborations with academic institutions, government agencies, and consortia focused on quantum advantage in finance.
• Travel 20–30% for customer engagements, research collaborations, and partnership initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Quantitative Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years in quantitative research, algorithm design, or computational finance, with at least 5 years in leadership;
• Strong expertise in quantum computing, error correction, circuit compilation and optimization, high-performance computing, and quantum software engineering.
• Experience with quantum algorithms, optimization, or machine learning; familiarity with Qiskit, Cirq, IonQ SDK, or PennyLane.
• Deep knowledge of financial modeling, stochastic calculus, and numerical methods;
• Proven record of publishing or deploying innovative quantum or finance solutions.
• Excellent communication skills for technical and executive-level audiences.

Benefits and Instructions:

• Base salary range: $187,358–$245,300, plus bonus, equity, and benefits.
• Compensation depends on experience, skills, and market location;
• US benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401K matching, PTO, parental leave, legal insurance, home internet stipend, and pet insurance.
• Role can be remote, hybrid, or onsite at College Park, MD, or Bothell, WA;
• Applicants must comply with U.S. export control regulations; employment may require U.S. Person status or appropriate licensing.
• To apply, submit your resume and cover letter, indicating your location preference.