Hiring: Senior Physicist, Quantum Memory R&D Company: Physics World Location: Chattanooga, TN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-12 14:57:46 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : AI, AWS, Machine Learning, Python About the job Required Skills: •Partner cross-functionally with IonQ's industry, government, and academic partners, as well as internal teams, to implement new use-cases and applications using the SiV quantum memory platform •Evaluate and test new hardware (e.g. pair sources, sensors, etc.) for compatibility with SiV memory nodes, for example, to add new capabilities to the network, or to enable new distributed applications •Coordinate with other teams internally at IonQ and/or with external vendors to develop or improve memory system subcomponents and software as needed Qualifications: •PhD in physics, applied physics, electrical engineering, or closely related field •Work in quantum optics and quantum computing (ideally previous work with single photons and/or gate-based quantum systems) •The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site. •If this role has a commission structure, the compensation range below just reflects the base compensation range. Compensation: •$126,887 - $181,949 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!