Quantum Applications Scientist

Job Description

Job Title: Quantum Applications Scientist. Location: Göteborg, Västra Götaland, Sweden

The role involves working closely with IonQ’s engineering, cloud, and compiler teams to design scalable workflows for trapped-ion quantum computers while collaborating with partners in the Swedish innovation ecosystem and beyond.

Duties:

• Lead the design and development of new hybrid quantum algorithms and applications for large-scale optimization problems.
• Collaborate with compiler, system, and cloud engineers to create optimized workflows for IonQ’s trapped-ion hardware;
• Evaluate and compare quantum and classical optimization methods, analyzing scalability, performance trade-offs, and efficiency.
• Communicate technical findings and strategies to clients and internal stakeholders;
• Partner with customers to define and solve real-world optimization problems using IonQ’s quantum systems.
• Build and maintain reusable software frameworks and contribute to integrated end-to-end solutions.
• Represent IonQ in presentations, workshops, and customer meetings.

Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Operations Research, Mathematics, Computer Science, or another STEM field, or equivalent experience.
• At least five years of experience developing and implementing optimization algorithms in areas such as logistics, transportation, or smart grids.
• Expertise in Python and Qiskit, with working knowledge of C++;
• Proven experience using commercial and open-source optimization tools to solve complex industrial problems.
• Strong understanding of mathematical concepts such as linear algebra, matrix decomposition, and computational complexity.
• Excellent communication and client collaboration skills with a record of delivering projects of commercial impact;
• Experience integrating NISQ-era algorithms such as QAOA, varQITE, or quantum annealing into hybrid systems is a plus.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% domestically and internationally.

Benefits and Instructions:

• Competitive compensation including salary, bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits.
• Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans, parental and adoption leave, 401(k) matching, unlimited PTO, and paid holidays.
• Additional perks such as home internet and pet insurance may be available depending on region;
• The role is based onsite in Gothenburg, Sweden, with some travel expected for client visits and collaborations.
• IonQ supports diversity, equity, and inclusion and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer;
• To apply, submit your application through IonQ’s careers page and include details of relevant experience in optimization and quantum computing.