Quantum Error Correction Theorist
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. We are seeking physicists, computer scientists, mathematicians, and engineers to contribute to the architecture and strategy of error correction on neutral atom quantum computers. Atomic qubit arrays provide a path to the large-scale quantum computers that will deliver error-corrected logical qubits and fault-tolerant operations. At Atom Computing, you will work alongside our Quantum Engineering, Control Systems, and Software teams to demonstrate the power of scalable, neutral-atom quantum computers. Job Responsibilities: Developing and optimizing fault-tolerance schemes for gate-based atomic array quantum computers Developing and evaluating optimization strategies for atom movement during fault-tolerant computation Collaborating with software and control systems teams to implement classical compute layers necessary for fault-tolerant computation Developing and implementing decoders Developing and maintaining tools for quantum simulation Implementation of error correction on quantum hardware Experience & Education PhD in Physics, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field. Experience with quantum error correction theory or experiment Qualifications Willingness to translate abstract ideas into concrete demonstrations running on actual quantum hardware. Temperamentally suited to work at a fast-growing, early stage startup: self-motivated, humble, driven, collaborative, and has a high tolerance for ambiguity and uncertainty. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers. Familiarity with Python and Git software version control
Optical Architect (Design)
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: Our optical architecture team sits at the interface of hardware development and manufacturing, and the quantum architecture to design the first utility-scale fault-tolerant quantum computer. Its primary mission is to develop and then translate abstract quantum protocols to specifications of hardware systems, including strategies for qubit networking and detailed quantum performance modelling. We are looking for an optical architect to join the team in an individual contributor role that will involve close collaboration with all of PsiQuantum’s technical teams with a focus on analysis, evaluation and improvement of architectural design. Responsibilities: - Design functionality and determine requirements for quantum optical aspects of the full system architecture. - Build predictive models and perform analysis of architectural performance across multiple system views. - Develo
Senior Hardware Test Automation Engineer, Photonics
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: As an integral part of the team developing a photonic quantum computer, the Hardware Senior Test Automation Engineer, Photonics" will be responsible for leading test automation and test station development for the electro-optical components. This includes identifying required instrumentation, designing and building the test station, developing the software and methods required for automated testing calibration procedures, and acquiring data from various electrical, optical and electro-optical systems. Responsibilities: <li data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="3" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"4697
Manager, Optical Process Engineering
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: An Optical Process Engineering Manager leads the development, optimization, and scale-up of manufacturing processes for optical components and systems. This role combines technical expertise in optics, materials, and manufacturing with leadership responsibilities to ensure the high-quality, cost-effective production of optical products, including lasers, photonic devices, fiber optics, and sensors. Responsibilities: Process Development & Optimization - Design, develop, and improve optical manufacturing processes. - Optimize yield, throughput, cycle time, and product quality. - Support process transfer from R&D to production. - Develop process control methodologies and statistical monitoring systems. - Troubleshoot manufact
Experimental Quantum Systems Physicist
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: PsiQuantum is rapidly scaling to build the world's first useful fault-tolerant quantum computer. At the forefront of this effort, we need a motivated physicist/engineer to join our new laboratory in Brisbane and help us test the limits of our beyond-state-of-the-art quantum photonic platform. This role will focus on the validation and high-performance operation of our quantum photonic systems, and the development and validation of related methodology. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing experiments—including data analysis and interpretation—to validate and calibrate quantum computer subsystems to fault-tolerant levels at high cadence. They will also assist with experimental design. They will identify physical processes that limit photonic quantum performance and feedback new understandings to improve designs and operations of future generation of quantum hardware, and new generations of validation methodologies. They will collaborate broadly with design and engineering teams across all of PsiQuantum’s technical disciplines, including optics, quant
Senior Photonics Test Engineer
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 be based on-site at our Boston, MA office. Travel: Less than 10% Job ID: 1632 The Role: We are looking for a Senior Photonics Test Engineer to join our Quantum Interconnect Division. As a Senior Photonics Test Engineer, 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. In this role, you will be responsible for the characterization and test development of on-chip photonic devices. The ideal candidate is someone who is a detail-oriented problem solver with strong teamwork skills. Responsibilities :
Senior Photonic Designer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: Quantum computing promises to solve many important problems that could never be solved on any conventional computer. At PsiQuantum, we’re building a general-purpose silicon photonic quantum computer to tackle these very problems. We are looking for an energetic, highly motivated Photonic Designer who will be responsible for the design, optimization, integration, and validation of novel photonic structures, devices, and subsystems for a linear optic quantum computer (LOQC). We’re looking for a creative and innovative individual with strong fundamentals in the design, optimization, layout, and fabrication of integrated optical devices. This role is focused on pushing the boundaries of high-performance integrated photonic components and circuits. The role requires excellent python skills, experience with commercial electro-magnetic simulation packages, and experience with python-based layout tools and foundry tape outs. <
Thermal Mechanical Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The system engineering department is hiring a thermal mechanical engineer. You will be responsible for performing structural and thermal simulations to optimize the design of electro-optical sub-assemblies. Your work will directly impact on the performance and reliability of our quantum computer sub-systems. Responsibilities: - Develop detailed FEA/CFD models of components, packages, optical-electronic modules, and system-level assemblies using appropriate simulation tools such as ANSYS, COMSOL, or equivalent platforms. - Correlate FEA results with experimental measurements, prototype test data, and hardware observations to improve model fidelity and support simulation-driven design decisions. - Perform warpage and deformation analysis for multi‑material assemblies, accounting for mismatch in thermal expansions, nonlinear material behavior, temperature gradients, and boun
Senior Quantum Systems Validation Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: At PsiQuantum we are developing and testing prototype quantum computer systems with complex software and hardware including integrated photonics, optics, electronics, and cryogenics subsystems. The Quantum Systems Validation team is responsible for characterizing the performance of integrated quantum optical systems and subsystems. The Quantum Systems Validation Engineer is responsible for developing and executing tests to validate the design of these systems, verify their correct functioning. Responsibilities: - Design and execute tests to deliver engineering data and validate photonic quantum computer systems performance. - Work with design teams to develop, define, and document validation objectives and ensure that the system design supports validation requirements. - Develop calibration, self-test, and control procedures for quantum photonic systems. Develop and document requirements for the software and electronics teams to implement procedures and ma
Senior Photonics Engineer, Optical Interfaces
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Photonics Engineer to develop ultra-low-loss optical interface solutions between dissimilar, exploratory, waveguiding platforms. This role combines device concept development, optical simulation, and hands-on experimental validation to assess and mature new approaches for mode conversion and coupling. The successful candidate will combine creativity in photonic device design with strong engineering judgement, identifying solutions that are both high-performing and practical to deploy. Working closely with internal teams and expert external partners, they will help guide the development of advanced optical interfaces. We welcome applicants from both advanced industrial photonics environments and leading research groups who combine strong physical intuition with practical experimental and engineering judgement. Responsibilities: <div class="ak-renderer-extension-inner-wrap
Senior Optical Fiber Design Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The Senior Optical Fiber Network Design Engineer reports into the System Design organization. This role supports the Optical Distribution Network (ODN) design and integration for current and future systems. This includes the design, development, integration and validation of the fiber network and hardware to support the complex fiber network needed in our quantum systems. </
Electronics Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: PsiQuantum is seeking a Quantum Electronics Engineer to support the development of advanced electronic and electro-optic systems for quantum computing. In this role, you will work closely with senior engineers to design and implement high-performance electronic solutions for controlling and reading out quantum photonic hardware. This includes RF design, electro-optic modulation, and low-latency control systems. Responsibilities: - Design and develop RF and high-speed electronic systems for quantum hardware applications. - Support the design of electro-optic (EO) packages and modulator driving electronics. - Develop low-latency electronic solutions for quantum system control and readout. - Work on readout systems for superconducting nanowire single-photo
Optical Engineer
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. About Skyloom Skyloom, an IonQ company, is a telecommunications company founded with the mission to develop, deploy, and operate one of the fundamental pieces of tomorrow's space communication infrastructure to provide data transport services on a planetary scale. If you have a strong sense of purpose, focus, urgency, and willingness to compete, or if working on space lasers excites you, join our team to develop the future generation of space communication technology. Skyloom is building the orbital infrastructure for the next renaissance in global connectivity. As Earth’s first space-based telecommunications company, we deliver fiberless, planetary-scale data transport that dramatically increases bandwidth, availability, and resiliency—while re
System Integration & Deployment Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary The System Integration & Deployment Engineer is responsible for the integration, installation, commissioning, and deployment of optical, electronic, photonic and mechanical subsystems used in quantum computing platforms. This role supports all aspects of system integration and commissioning, including component integration, room-temperature and cryogenic rack population, functional verification, system bring-up, and final commissioning documentation. The successful candidate will work cross-functionally with engineering, validation, operations, and site personnel to ensure the successful deployment and operational readiness of quantum computing systems. Key Responsibilities System Integration & Commissioning - Bring-up, test, commission, and deliver quantum computing systems composed of laser sources, silicon photonics assemblies, fiber-optic networks, optical components, electronic subsystems, and control infrastructure.
Principal, Electro-Optics System Engineer
Quantum computing holds the promise of humanity’s mastery over the natural world, but only if we can build a real quantum computer. PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the first real, useful quantum computers, capable of delivering the world-changing applications that the technology has long promised. We know that means we will need to build a system with roughly 1 million qubits that supports fault tolerant error correction within a scalable architecture, and a data center footprint. By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today’s most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more. PsiQuantum has determined the fastest path to delivering a useful quantum computer, years earlier than the rest of the industry. Our architecture is based on silicon photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components at Tier-1 semiconductor fabs such as GlobalFoundries where we leverage high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are already producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. We also benefit from the quantum mechanics reality that photons don’t feel heat or electromagnetic interference, allowing us to take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems and industry standard fiber connectivity. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced two government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first Quantum Data Centers and utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia and Chicago, Illinois. Both projects are backed by nations that understand quantum computing’s potential impact and the need to scale this technology to unlock that potential. And we won’t just be building the hardware, but also the fault tolerant quantum applications that will provide industry-transforming results. Quantum computing is not just an evolution of the decades-old advancement in compute power. It provides the key to mastering our future, not merely discovering it. The potential is enormous, and we have the plan to make it real. Come join us.There’s much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey! Job Summary: The Principal Electro-Optics Systems Engineer is a technical lead role in which he/she drives and own design and execution of fiber optic systems. This role is responsible for leading from early development to productization of optical network and communications, including design, validation and woking with vendors to deliver full optical development for large quantum systems. Responsibilities: - Technical Lead of full optical design and distribution network for large systems & multiple systems. - Own, define & develop design requirements and document requirements for system level behaviors. - Work effectively with cross functional team: quantum architect, electronics, mechanical and thermal teams and assess how to negotiate for tradeoffs and meet requirements. - Work with vendors and evaluate advanced fiber optic components, and qualify such components for use in quantum computing applications. - Assess how to push technical boundaries to meet tight optical specs (optical loss and thermal stability). - Lead & execute designs, development , debug for optical communication for racks. - Lead build and test prototypes, maintain a BOM. - Lead validat
Senior Digital System Designer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: We are looking for a digital-hardware system-designer to join our System-Architecture team. You will work in a multi-technology environment and will contribute to shaping and defining the digital-logic systems which drive our photonic quantum computer. Responsibilities: - Gather and translate high-level abstract requirements into concrete hardware requirements. - Devise and implement low-latency algorithms and methods to solve various time-critical tasks that take place in the data-plane of an optical quantum computer. - Work with other digital-design experts to integrate algorithms into FPGAs. - Collaborate closely with physicists and digital designers to arbitrate design choices and optimize designs to meet algorithmic performance while matching latency, throughput and footprint constraints. - Write requirements and documentation. - Implement cycle-accurate Python models to be integrated in discrete-time-event simulations. - Implement SystemVerilog implementations matching Python models. - Write behavioral tests for implementations in Python. Experience/Qualifications: - Bachelor's or master's degree in Electrical or Computer Engineering or related discipline. - 5+ years of relevant work in digital design. - Knowledge of SystemVerilog (or VHDL) for design and simulation.</li
Quantum Architect, Fault-Tolerance
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: Quantum architects drive research and development of photonic quantum computing architectures, from entanglement generation through to encoded logic and error correction. The focus of this role is to develop fault-tolerant techniques for fusion-based quantum computation and entangled state generation with native photonic operations that perform well under a linear optical error model. Candidates in this role will work at the interface of optical architecture and fault tolerance. Simulations and analysis will be performed with PsiQuantum’s internal software, so competent use of Python is required to use and contribute to the development of these tools as needed. Candidates should have a strong background in fault-tolerant quantum computing and/or linear optical quantum computing. Competence in programming using Python (or similar) is desirable. Responsibilities: - Design and develop new fault-tolerance protocols for fusion-based quantum computation and entangle
Principal System Integration Lead (Quantum Hardware)
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: System Integration Lead will translate quantum system requirements into an implementable, scalable hardware architecture—and then drive cross-functional integration from concept through build, test, and deployment. This role sits at the intersection of quantum system architecture, photonics/electronics hardware, facilities and infrastructure, and system design engineering. You will be a primary technical integrator and communicator who brings clarity, alignment, and execution discipline to a fast-moving environment. Responsibilities: - Translate system intent into hardware reality - Gather inputs from the Quantum System Architecture team and convert them into an implementable hardware architecture (requirements, interfaces, subsystems, integration plan, verification strategy). - Own end-to-end system-level requir
Photonic Circuits Designer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The Circuits team sits at the interface of hardware development, manufacturing, and the system architecture to design the first fault-tolerant quantum computer. We are looking for a circuit design engineer to join the team. This is an individual contributor role involving close collaboration with all PsiQuantum’ s technical teams with a focus on PICs design (schematics and floor planning, performance prediction, etc.), screening and test plans, as well as developing software tools for optical and quantum simulations. PIC designs particularly relevant to this role are complex photonic switch networks. Responsibilities: - Work closely with photonics, electronics, and test engineers on data-driven circuit analysis. - Design software functionality to meet requirements for parts of our in-house software design flow. - Develop methodologies for evaluating implementation concepts a
Photon Source Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: PsiQuantum is seeking a Photon Sources Engineer to support the development of our rapidly maturing photon sources platform. In this role you will be responsible for exploring long-term strategies to guide the development of photon sources and accompanying technologies, working closely with the rest of the team and other device designers. You will play a fundamental role in the down-selection of future photon source technologies by combining innovative ideas with experimental data and rigorous model closure. Responsibilities: - Designing and maintaining the computational tools required for modelling photon-pair sources. - Model and optimise nonlinear optical systems, validating these models using experimental measurements. - Collaborate with designers to identify clear paths forward to improved device performance. - Generate deta
Cryostat Equipment Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: PsiQuantum is seeking a Cryostat Equipment Engineer to lead the installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance of advanced cryogenic systems supporting our quantum computing hardware. This role is critical to ensuring the reliable operation of large-scale cryostats and associated vacuum and instrumentation systems in a cutting-edge R&D and production environment. Responsibilities: - Install and commission quantum computing cryostats, including integration with mechanical, electrical, and control subsystems. - Operate and maintain high-vacuum systems (UHV/HPV), including pumps, gauges, valves, and leak detection equipment. - Develop and execute commissioning procedures, acceptance tests, and system validation protocols. - Monitor cryostat performance, diagnose faults, and perform preventative and corrective maintena
Senior Quantum Scientist
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 is based out of our Boulder, CO office. We offer a hybrid work model, allowing for remote work a few days per week. Travel: Job ID: 1565 The Role: We are pioneering advancements in quantum computing by utilizing trapped ion technology and our proprietary laser-free quantum control methods. Our research and development efforts build on our fully integrated quantum processors that can be fabricated within standard silicon foundries. This unique approach allows us to leverage the highest-performing qubit technology while ensuring scalability and manufacturability using existing semiconductor fabrication technology. We approach quantum computing with a focus on minimizing errors, striving to ac
Senior Optical Test Setup Engineer
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% Job ID: 1654 The Role: We are looking for a Senior Optical Test Setup Engineer to join our Quantum Interconnect Division. As a Senior Optical Test Setup Engineer, 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. In this role, you will be responsible for the design, upgrade, and expansion of the optical testing infrastructure for characterizing on-chip optical devices, utilizing both room-temperature and cryogenic setups. The ideal candidate is someone wh
Senior Optical Engineer
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 is based at our Bothell, WA office, with the option to work a few days a week remotely. Travel: Up to 25%, domestic Job ID: 1608 The Role: We are looking for a Senior Optical Engineer to join our Quantum Networking Group. As an Optical Engineer, 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. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, prototyping, and validating advanced optical systems for quantum networking, specifically focusing on the development of high-fidelity Bell State Analyzers and quantum state tomography modules. The ideal can
Quantum Architect (Design)
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: Quantum architects drive research and development of photonic quantum computing architectures, from entanglement generation through to encoded logic and error correction. A full quantum architecture design is obtained by combining many architectural methods, and by considering the details of how they can be integrated in a compatible manner, including the necessary routing, logic, and more. This design is what is required for the System Architecture and hardware teams to produce a complete specification of the system to be constructed. Candidates in this role will work on the definition of quantum architecture designs, and on the assessment of their performance, interfacing with other quantum architects as well as system architects. Responsibilities: - Co-develop a quantum architecture design in collaboration with the broader quantum architecture team, by integrating various architectural methods. - Specify the det
Quantum Architect – Simulation
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: Quantum architects research and develop architectures for fault tolerant photonic quantum computers, in particular methods for entanglement generation, encoded logic, and error correction. Quantum architects in the simulation team focus on developing and running large-scale simulations to evaluate the performance of such methods and their integration into a full-stack architecture. We are looking for an experienced physicist with a strong collaborative software engineering background to bridge the gap between quantum computing research and scalable software development. This role focuses on modelling the generation of entangled qubit resource states using linear optical networks in our full-stack simulations. Candidates should have knowledge of linear optics, and experience in some of the following areas: linear optical quantum computing, quantum error correction, quantum networks, error modelling, switching / multiplexing networks. The position requires close collaboration with optical ar
Principal Optical Fiber Architect
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The Principle Optical Fiber Architect reports into the System Design organization. This role leads the Optical Distribution Network (ODN) design and integration for current and future systems. This includes the design, development, integration and validation of the fiber network and hardware to support the complex fiber network needed in our quantum systems. They will be responsible to bridge component-level fiber link designs and top-level system requirements, ensuring functionality, reliability, and performance. Responsibilities: - Technical Lead of the fiber distribution network for current and future system designs. - Define end-to-end system fiber link architecture connecting subsystems, PICs and control systems. Lead designs that can scale from prototypes to large-scale, manufacturable system fiber networks. - Establish design principles for ultra-low-loss links, length stability, phase and polarization stability. - Address thermal
Intern, Quantum Architecture
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: *We are currently only reviewing applications of candidate's that have their Ph.D. or are currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program. Quantum architecture internships offer a chance to work in cutting edge research to move quantum computing from a theoretical concept to a real-world technology. As an intern you will work with our quantum architecture team to contribute to the development of a full-stack quantum computing architecture. Topics can include theory and modelling of linear optical networks, fusion-based quantum computing, fault tolerance, decoding methods, logical architecture, simulation and modeling methods. Internships take place through ought the year with durations from 3 to 6 months. We offer placement opportunities in Palo Alto, California (United States), Brisbane (Australia) as well remote positions. Location options will be dependent on the internship project topic. The internship role requires a challenging mix of creativity, analytical skills, and knowledge in
High-speed Photonic Experimentalist
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: PsiQuantum is seeking a high-speed photonics experimentalist to develop phase modulators, switches, and other active photonic components for the world’s first fault-tolerant quantum computer. In this role, you will own the characterization, analysis, and performance validation of high-speed active photonic devices, circuits, and subsystems . You will work closely with teams across electronics, manufacturing, test, packaging, and system validation to translate device-level results into robust system-level performance. The ideal candidate will have deep hands-on experience with high-speed electro-optic characterization and a strong understanding of passive and active photonic components, including electro-optic phase shifters, switches, modulators, and related integrated photonic devices. <p data-renderer
Intern, Optical Packaging and Characterization Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated intern to support our optical packaging and characterization work. This role suits students with a strong foundation in optics , hands-on interest in optical microscopy , and comfort with image analysis software’s or Python for measurement and reporting. You will help document methods, collect and summarize measurement data, and support experiments related to surface metrology, and related optical measurement under engineer supervision. Responsibilities: - Assist with optical microscopy setup, imaging, and consistent capture of measurement images and metadata. - Support <strong data-renderer-mark="
Optomechanical Engineer
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 is based at our College Park, MD office, with the option to work a few days a week remotely. Travel: Up to 15%, domestic or international. Job ID: 1492 The Role: We are looking for an Optomechanical engineer to join our Photonic Metrology team. As an optomechanical engineer , 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. In this role, you will be responsible for designing and validating optical and mechanical assemblies to support integrated photonics metrology. The ideal candidate is someone who is detail-oriented and a creative problem sol
Senior PIC Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: Quantum computing promises to solve many important problems that could never be solved on any conventional computer. At PsiQuantum, we’re building a general-purpose silicon photonic quantum computer to tackle these very problems. We are looking for an energetic, highly motivated Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) engineer who will be responsible for the design, layout, and verification of photonic integrated circuits for a linear optic quantum computer (LOQC). We’re looking for a creative and innovative individual with strong fundamentals in the design, optimization, layout, and fabrication of integrated optical devices. This role is focused on pushing the boundaries of high-performance integrated photonic components and circuits. The role requires excellent python skills, experience with python-based layout tools and foundry tape outs, and experience with collaborative coding environments such as git. Respon
Senior PIC Designer (Switches)
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: - Lead the design and development of advanced integrated photonic systems for next-generation optical interconnect applications. - Drive PIC development from architecture through simulation, active device integration, layout, tapeout, and validation. - Develop scalable, low-loss photonic circuits with emphasis on high-speed switching, fast tuning, active photonics, and manufacturability. - Collaborate closely with electronics, driver, firmware, packaging, and test teams to mature high-performance optical platforms. Responsibilities: - Design PICs including active switching elements, modulators, routing networks, and polarization management structures. - Perform optical/electrical simulations and modeling of photonic devices, switchi
PIC Characterization Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: - Lead characterization and validation of advanced integrated photonic systems for next-generation optical interconnects. - Support photonic sub-assembly bring-up, system testing, calibration, and performance analysis from prototype through product maturation. - Develop scalable automated test methodologies for active photonic devices and electro-photonic systems. - Collaborate closely with photonic designers, electronics, packaging, firmware, and manufacturing teams to enable rapid development cycles. Responsibilities: - Perform optical and electro-photonic characterization of PICs and photonic sub-assemblies. - Develop automated test frameworks for validation, calibration, and data collection. <li data-renderer-start
Mechanical Design Engineer – Photonic Hardware
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of next-generation photonic hardware systems. This is an R&D role focused on the mechanical and thermal design, prototyping and validation of high-specification hardware for demanding optical quantum computing. The role will involve developing robust, testable and manufacturable hardware for controlled operating environments, working closely with photonics, systems and architecture colleagues, as well as external partners and suppliers. It will suit a serious engineer with experience of precision experimental or industrial hardware, who is motivated by solving difficult multidisciplinary engineering problems and translating novel concepts into reliable hardware. We welcome candidates from both conventional academic routes and hands-on engineering pathways, including those who have developed equivalent experience through apprenticeships, national laboratories, experimen
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Senior Manager, Optical Systems Test
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 Bothell, WA. Travel: Up to 20% both domestic and international Job ID: 1584 The Role: We are looking for a Senior Manager of Optical Systems Test to lead a team of optical verification engineers delivering quantum computers to customers. Candidates for this role have demonstrable experience developing optical and mechanical systems and tooling for all phases of the design lifecycle. You should be experienced in identifying and implementing iterative design improvements for performance, with a specific focus on Design for Manufacturing (DfM) and Design for Test (DfT). In this role, you will manage a group of optical and mechanical engin
Senior Optical Process Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The Senior Optical Process Engineer will be responsible for process development and assembly build with quality for R&D and volume system integration and deployment at PsiQuantum. This role requires engineering disciplines in packaging, processing, and associated qualifications, a strong “can-do” attitude in a fast-paced environment, problem-solving, and excellent communication with teams across multiple disciplines Responsibilities: - By working with the sub-assembly design and packaging engineering team, develop assembly process flows and build sub-assemblies for quantum computer (QC) subsystems with electronics and silicon photonics chips&nb
Senior System Design Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The Senior Systems Design Engineer is a hands-on role which drives and supports design and execution of electro-optic systems. This engineer will work in the System Design team and collaborate cross-functionally to design and deliver working boxes. Responsibilities: - Define design requirements for boxes to meet System Architecture system specifications. - Lead the design, development, and qualification of boxes to meet these requirements. Work with cross-functional teams to execute designs. - Work as both the box design lead and TPM to deliver working box designs - requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. - Develop a deep understanding of system functionality, PIC and EIC functionality, thermal requirements, fiber network requirements in current and future systems. <li data-renderer-start-pos="3
Senior Subsystem Validation Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The Senior Subsystem Validation Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing the methods and technics to validate and enhance the performance of various electro-optical subsystems. Responsibilities: - Review of Sub-system design including integration of optics, electronics, firmware, software and thermal design. - Designing and building laboratory setups comprised of light sources, detector, switches; function generators, oscilloscopes, etc. - Developing software scripts for data collection and data analysis - Developing software scrips and algorithms to perform data analysis and extract key performance parameters. - Design and run experiment to validate design functionality of subsystems. - Writing validation plan for
Senior High-Speed Photonics Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: PsiQuantum is seeking a Senior High-Speed Photonics Engineer to help develop active components and circuits for the world’s first fault-tolerant quantum computer. The candidate will independently own the design, modeling, testing, and data analysis of active photonic devices and circuits . The Senior Active Photonics Engineer will collaborate closely with teams across PsiQuantum—including electronics, manufacturing, test, packaging, and system validation—to achieve these goals. A successful candidate is expected to have hands-on experience and knowledge in active photonic technologies such as electro-optic phase shifters, switches, modulators, and related components. Responsibilities: - Design, simulate, and optimize novel integrated photonic devices and photonic integrated circuits
Director, Compute Platforms & AI
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Director to lead the strategy, architecture, and operational excellence of compute platforms across cloud, on-premises, and high-performance computing (HPC) environments. This role owns the direction and evolution of infrastructure supporting modern workloads, including distributed systems, development infrastructure, observability, and the practical adoption of generative AI capabilities across the organization. Reporting to the Chief Information & Security Officer, this individual will serve as the senior technical leader for compute and AI within IT. The ideal candidate brings deep cross-domain expertise, strong operational judgment, and a track record of building, scaling, and stabilizing complex systems. This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical engagement and cross-functional influence, enabling both current operations and future capabilities. <strong
Staff Scientist – Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms
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. We are looking for a Staff Scientist – Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms to lead the technical development in utilizing IonQ’s quantum computers to create highly differentiated quantum solutions that will bring value to society. As a Staff Scientist – Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms, you’ll be a core member of a cross-functional team whose mandate is central to IonQ’s mission to solve the world’s most complex problems using the world’s best quantum computers. As a hands-on expert in fault-tolerant algorithms, you will help discover the next generation of quantum applications that are poised to deliver results exceeding state-of-the-art classical methods. You will play a key role in developing quantum algorithms, core IP, computational resource models, long-term roadmaps, and end-to-end workflows that have the potential to disrupt the field of computing. You will also work closely with
Staff Engineer - GNC/ADCS
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. About Capella Capella, an IonQ company, spans national security, advanced sensing, and next-generation compute to deliver secure, mission-ready intelligence. Capella’s culture is built on collaboration, rigorous engineering, and a shared commitment to delivering solutions that strengthen global stability and security. Team members work side-by-side with some of the most innovative minds in space systems, quantum-enabled technologies, and mission-critical operations. Capella values curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to tackle hard problems with precision and creativity. Capella welcomes and encourages applicants whose perspectives are historically underrepresented in technology, national security, and aerospace. No prior space experience is required. Diverse viewpoints s
Senior Physicist - Resilience Engineering & Operations
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. We’re looking for a Senior Physicist for our bleeding edge 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! Responsibilities : - Participate in follow-the-sun on-call rotations to keep our systems running at peak performance. - Ensure high uptime and performance of our commercial quantum computers, through alert response, monitoring, and engineering of state-of-the-art quantum computers. - Work collaboratively
Senior Content Strategist
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 position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices in the US or fully remote. Travel: Minimal. Job ID: 1684 The Role: We are seeking a versatile and creative Content Strategist to elevate IonQ’s brand presence and simplify complex quantum technology for our diverse audiences. You will be our "content engine," responsible for both the high-level storytelling that defines our brand. In this role the candidate will support the hands-on creation of visual and written assets. Visual assets might not exist but will need to be developed by external resources. If the candidate possesses photography and video skills, that is a plus. This role will define the assets needed for effective storytelling to
Manager, Global Network Operations
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: Ideally, this role will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA or College Park, MD. We are open to hybrid and remote options for the right candidate. Travel: 25-40% domestic or international. Job ID: 1712 The Role: We are seeking a highly skilled, motivated, and hands-on Network Operations Manager to oversee, scale, and maintain our global corporate network infrastructure. In this role, you will bridge the gap between strategic infrastructure design and day-to-day operational excellence. You will manage the regular maintenance, uptime, and troubleshooting of our enterprise network while leading critical scale initiatives, including modernizing our identity-driven security, securing our prop
Manager, Global Helpdesk
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Director, Revenue
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Director of Product Management - Quantum Cloud
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Staff Forward Deployed Engineer, AQNav
ABOUT SANDBOXAQ SandboxAQ is a high-growth company delivering AI solutions that address some of the world's greatest challenges. The company’s Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) power advances in life sciences, financial services, navigation, cybersecurity, and other sectors. We are a global team that is tech-focused and includes experts in AI, chemistry, cybersecurity, physics, mathematics, medicine, engineering, and other specialties. The company emerged from Alphabet Inc. as an independent, growth capital-backed company in 2022, funded by leading investors and supported by a braintrust of industry leaders. At SandboxAQ, we’ve cultivated an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and impact. By investing deeply in our people, we’re building a thriving, global workforce poised to tackle the world's epic challenges. Join us to advance your career in pursuit of an inspiring mission, in a community of like-minded people who value entrepreneurialism, ownership, and transformative impact. THE OPPORTUNITY SandboxAQ's AQNav (Quantum Navigation) team builds global, GPS-independent, navigation solutions from military and commercial aircraft to autonomous submersible platforms. We are the bridge between cutting-edge quantum sensing research and real-world operations, working directly alongside the defense customers and platform integrators at the highest levels to prove that magnetic navigation works where it matters most. The AQNav team is looking for a Senior Forward Deployed Engineer to join our team. This role is central to our efforts to own the technical reality of how AQNav performs in the field and to serve as the primary bridge between operational users and our product, engineering, and research teams. This role goes well beyond pre-sales support or basic integration. This person will: - Deploy and validate AQNav on operational platforms, analyzing and translating complex multi-sensor data captured by you in real-world test environments into narratives that prove our performance to expert stakeholders at the most senior levels in the DOD based on tooling and visualizations you crafted - Drive success in-situ, by using their hands-on software and hardware skills to ensure success in critical test events and demonstrations - Set the tone for how we communicate with our most important customers, serving as the primary technical partner in business development efforts, presentations, and conferences KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Lead the technical side of strategic pursuits. Own the technical workstream for high-impact customer pilots and presentations. Design and run experiments that compare AQNav against legacy and alt-PNT solutions. Deliver clear, quantitative customer analyses. - Build and own field analysis tooling. Develop and maintain Python-based pipelines to ingest, clean, and analyze heterogeneous sensor and navigation logs (including binary formats). Extend internal simulation and replay tools to match real mission profiles. Create repeatable visualization and reporting templates that turn raw data into decisions. - Translate performance data into stakeholder narratives. Convert logs, bias drifts, error growth, and RMSE metrics into concise, accurate stories for operators, engineers, and senior executives. Contribute materially to technical content for customer briefings, program reviews, and business development presentations. - Bridge operations and R&D. Turn field observations into well-structured, testable requirements. Partner with product, research, and engineering teams to prioritize issues, design follow-on experiments, and push for clarity around performance metrics, success criteria, and tradeoffs so that teams are aligned on what "right looks like." - Lead field integration and represent AQNav externally. Guide integration of AQNav with mission computers, flight controllers, and onboard sensors, working closely with platform integrators and OEMs. Travel for on-site tests, integrations, customer meetings
Senior Research Scientist, Battery Materials Simulation
ABOUT SANDBOXAQ SandboxAQ is a high-growth company delivering AI solutions that address some of the world's greatest challenges. The company’s Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) power advances in life sciences, financial services, navigation, cybersecurity, and other sectors. We are a global team that is tech-focused and includes experts in AI, chemistry, cybersecurity, physics, mathematics, medicine, engineering, and other specialties. The company emerged from Alphabet Inc. as an independent, growth capital-backed company in 2022, funded by leading investors and supported by a braintrust of industry leaders. At SandboxAQ, we’ve cultivated an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and impact. By investing deeply in our people, we’re building a thriving, global workforce poised to tackle the world's epic challenges. Join us to advance your career in pursuit of an inspiring mission, in a community of like-minded people who value entrepreneurialism, ownership, and transformative impact. THE OPPORTUNITY Introduction to the team: The Batteries vertical sits at the intersection of ChemSim and AI Sim, where SandboxAQ uses physics-based simulation, proprietary datasets, and Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) to discover and optimize next-generation battery materials. Our goal is to compress slow, empirical battery R&D into an AI-driven workflow spanning prediction, simulation, and materials discovery for high-impact applications including solid-state batteries, Cobalt-free cathodes, beyond Li-ion cell chemistries, and resilient energy storage systems. Introduction to the role: We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Research Scientist in Battery Materials Simulation to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in applying advanced simulation techniques, including Density Functional Theory (DFT), Molecular Dynamics (MD), and machine learning (ML), to battery materials discovery and optimization. This role will focus on developing computational workflows and AI-driven approaches to accelerate the design of next-generation battery materials, including cathodes, anodes, electrolytes, interfaces, and interphases. Experience modeling surface chemistry, interfacial degradation mechanisms, and electrochemical reaction pathways is highly desirable. As a senior member of the team, the candidate will provide technical leadership, mentor junior scientists, and drive the execution of strategic research programs in collaboration with internal and external partners. See how SandboxAQ is helping build America's semiconductor supply chain from the materials up https://www.sandboxaq.com/post/sandboxaq-helping-build-americas-semiconductor-supply-chain KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Conduct advanced simulations using DFT, MD, enhanced sampling methods, and ML-based approaches for battery materials and electrochemical systems. - Model surface reactions, interfacial degradation mechanisms, and electrochemical processes, including cathode-electrolyte interfaces (CEI), solid-electrolyte interphases (SEI), solid-state electrolyte interfaces, and reaction pathways under operating conditions. - Develop and deploy computational workflows for high-throughput materials screening, reaction modeling, and materials optimization. - Lead high-fidelity data generation campaigns and develop ML force fields and surrogate models for battery materials and interfaces. - Employ data-driven approaches to analyze large computational and experimental datasets to uncover new insights into materials behavior. - Guide project scoping, execution, and delivery while working closely with cross-functional teams. - Provide technical direction for battery research roadmaps, translate high-level project goals into technical milestones, and mentor junior scientists in best practices for both ML and physics-based modeling. - Collaborate with internal teams, academic collaborators, government partners, and industrial customers to deliver impactful materials innov
Research Scientist, Battery Materials Simulation
ABOUT SANDBOXAQ SandboxAQ is a high-growth company delivering AI solutions that address some of the world's greatest challenges. The company’s Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) power advances in life sciences, financial services, navigation, cybersecurity, and other sectors. We are a global team that is tech-focused and includes experts in AI, chemistry, cybersecurity, physics, mathematics, medicine, engineering, and other specialties. The company emerged from Alphabet Inc. as an independent, growth capital-backed company in 2022, funded by leading investors and supported by a braintrust of industry leaders. At SandboxAQ, we’ve cultivated an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and impact. By investing deeply in our people, we’re building a thriving, global workforce poised to tackle the world's epic challenges. Join us to advance your career in pursuit of an inspiring mission, in a community of like-minded people who value entrepreneurialism, ownership, and transformative impact. THE OPPORTUNITY Introduction to the team: The Batteries vertical sits at the intersection of ChemSim and AI Simulation, where SandboxAQ uses physics-based simulation, proprietary datasets, and Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) to discover and optimize next-generation battery materials. Our goal is to compress slow, empirical battery R&D into an AI-driven workflow spanning prediction, simulation, and materials discovery for high-impact applications including solid-state batteries, Cobalt-free cathodes, beyond Li-ion cell chemistries, and resilient energy storage systems. Introduction to the role: We are seeking a highly skilled Research Scientist in Materials Simulation to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in applying advanced simulation techniques, particularly Density Functional Theory (DFT) and Molecular Dynamics (MD), to battery materials. Additionally, expertise in building, fine-tuning or optimizing AI models for chemistry and material discovery. See how SandboxAQ is helping build America's semiconductor supply chain from the materials up. https://www.sandboxaq.com/post/sandboxaq-helping-build-americas-semiconductor-supply-chain KEY RESPONSIBILITIES - Conduct advanced simulations using DFT and MD for solid-state materials, with a focus on predicting properties for solid-state electrolytes and interfacial degradation reactions. - Employ data-driven approaches to analyze large datasets derived from computational simulations and experiments to uncover new insights into materials behavior. - Conduct high-fidelity data generation campaigns and develop ML force fields for solid-state materials. - Guide and scope projects with clear deliverables alongside agile teams. - Collaborate closely with multi-disciplinary teams to independently prototype and scale cutting-edge, impactful materials design solutions. - Generate and evaluate hypotheses to assist design decisions and influence project direction by developing and deploying computational methods and workflows. - Effectively present and communicate research findings through scientific talks, blog posts, client-oriented presentations, and peer-reviewed publications. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE - Ph.D. in Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Computer Science, or a related field is preferred. - 3+ years of hands-on experience in modeling complex solid-state battery materials, such as cathodes, anodes, solid-state electrolytes, and/or interfacial reactions at non-equilibrium states is highly desirable. - Proficiency in common DFT and MD simulation software (e.g., VASP, Quantum ESPRESSO, LAMMPS, ASE). - Experience with developing or using AI models for chemistry and material discovery using popular deep learning frameworks on CPUs and GPUs. - Proven ability to benchmark and compare domain specific AI models for materials discovery. HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE - Contributions to open-source projects related to MLIPs. - Authorship
Product Research Scientist, Drug Discovery
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Senior Quantum Field Engineer - Germany
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Senior Quantum Field Engineer - Bioscience
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. We are looking for a Senior Quantum Field Engineer. As a Senior Quantum Field Engineer, you’ll be part of a team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum solutions for the Bioscience vertical and solve the world’s most complex problems. Field Engineering sits at the intersection of customers, markets, products and product teams, algorithms, applications, innovation and strategy - this is the team where ideas become applied and have impact. Join a nimble team of scientists, engineers, salespeople, marketers, business developers, and product managers to drive an entirely new quantum computing business. We’re seeking versatile engineers and architects skilled in technical sales, technical demos and customer interactions who feel energized to deliver IonQ’s quantum computing products and quantum applications. <
Senior Manager, Quantum Applications - Sweden Site Manager
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Director of Product Management - Next-Generation Systems
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 is based at our Bothell, WA office, with the option to work a few days a week remotely. Travel: As needed Job ID: 1692 The Role: We are looking for a Director of Product Management - Next-Generation Systems to join our Product team at IonQ. In this role, you will be responsible for building critical pieces of our quantum computing portfolio, including ensuring customers are able to take advantage of the newest IonQ hardware generations as early as possible. You will partner with engineering program leads on system design tradeoffs and with research leads on experimental goals and capabilities, to define what “ready” means for a specific quantum system and target customer are necessary for s
Senior EDA/CAD Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: PsiQuantum is searching for a highly motivated, excellent CAD Engineer to join the Electronic-ICTeam. The successful candidate will have solid EE background with an in-depth understanding of circuits, layouts and VLSI design. We are looking for someone whit experience writing code to automate design processes and who enjoys working in groundbreaking process technologies! A strong background in Skill, Perl and Python are needed for this position. The job involves both development and support. Responsibilities: - Maintain and support design databases, data integrity, and version control systems (e.g., IC Manage, Cliosoft, or similar). - Install, configure, and support foundry PDKs. - Develop automation using Perl, Python, and Cadence SKILL. - Own and maintain the custom design environment used by custom schemat
Production Technician
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: This position is an hourly position to support multiple manufacturing activities related to buuil and assembly of components and utilize machines in the process. Support build products by assembling parts and componenents according to engineering specifications. Would require work on a manufacturing line, receiving batches of smaller parts to integrate into a complete product. Perform some repair, alignment or calibration. Will train to operate cryogenic test systems aand room temperature. Support lab, cleanroom operations and maintenance activities additional duties as assigned Responsibilities: - Perform material inventory as required. - Able to work overtime and weekend as required. - Support sub-assembly testing. - Install sub-assembly into cryostat
Principal Digital Design Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The digital design engineer will join PsiQuantum's Electronic Sub-Systems team in the development of innovative digital microarchitecture definition, documentation, implementation, and validation for FPGAs. Responsibilities: - Logic design, debugging, and verification using Verilog/SystemVerilog for FPGAs. - FPGA synthesis, constrains, and implementation. - Perform functional verification and debugging of digital designs using simulation tools. - FPGA testing and validation in laboratory
Manager of Process Engineering
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The Manager/Sr Manager of Process Engineering will manage a team of opto-mechanical process engineers and be responsible for subassembly (SA) development and assembly build, ensuring quality, for RD and volume system integration and deployment at PsiQ QC (quantum computer) sites. This role requires engineering disciplines in packaging, processing, and associated qualifications, a strong “can-do” attitude in a fast-paced environment, problem-solving, and excellent communication with teams across multiple disciplines Responsibilities: - By working with the packaging engineering team, design and develop assembly process flow, and build subassemblies for QC sub-systems with electronics and silicon photonics chips on PCBAs for both cryogenic and room temperature vacuum systems; - By working with cross-functional teams and suppliers, finalize design, and assembly process flow with DFM, DFQ, FMEA tools to meet design targets and requirements by the sub-system team; - Deliver and verify equipment, tooling, and fixtures by suppliers with the support of the supply chain; complete process development, and buyoff with process capability analysis and report; - Release design document, work instruction, and control plans in the systems with change controls; Train, audit, and release processes and controls to the operation team for volume assembly build; - Manage in-house processes with the Operations team, and manage contractor manufacturin
Internship Resume Submission – Australia only
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: We offer a range of internship opportunities throughout the year with PsiQuantum Australia. We’d love to hear from students, graduates and early-career professionals who are keen to apply their skills and grow their careers with PsiQuantum. The duration of our Australia-based internships start from 5 weeks during the semester break and go up to 6 months for longer-term projects. Most of our internships are based in Brisbane, though remote positions in Australia may be possible depending on the project topic . Internships are available across various teams. For 2025-2026, opportunities can include: - Engineering support for our <a class="_ymio1r31 _ypr0glyw _zcxs1o36 _mizu194a _1ah3dkaa _ra3xnqa1 _128mdkaa _1cvmnqa1 _4davt94y _4bfu18uv _1hms8stv _ajmmnqa1 _vchhusvi _kqswh2mm _sy
Staff Software Engineer (SDK), Developer Tools
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. As a Staff Software Engineer (SDK) on the Developer Tools team, you will own the programming paradigms, interfaces, and developer experience that IonQ exposes to the world through its quantum SDKs. Your work will define how researchers, enterprises, and the broader open-source community write, optimize, and run quantum programs on IonQ hardware. You will lead the productization and open-sourcing of IonQ's quantum developer tools, setting the standard for usability, documentation, and community engagement across our public-facing SDK ecosystem. This is a highly visible role at the boundary between IonQ's internal platform and the external developer community. You will set high-level technical standards for SDK architecture, mentor senior engineers and scientists, and provide deep expertise to solve the most challenging problems in quantum programming models, API design, and cross-platform
Staff Scientist - Quantum Applications
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 position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices or fully remote in the US. Travel: 10% domestic and international Job ID: 1489 The Role: We are looking for a Staff Scientist – Quantum Applications to lead the technical development in utilizing IonQ’s quantum computers to create highly differentiated quantum solutions that will bring value to society. As a Staff Scientist – Quantum Applications, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on a multi-generational journey to solve the world’s most complex problems using the world’s best quantum computers built at IonQ. As a technical leader in quantum algorithms, you will help discover the ne
Optical Bench Alignment Technician
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. About Skyloom Skyloom, an IonQ company, is a telecommunications company founded with the mission to develop, deploy, and operate one of the fundamental pieces of tomorrow’s space communication infrastructure to provide data transport services on a planetary scale. If you have a strong sense of purpose, focus, urgency, and willingness to compete—or if working on space lasers excites you—join our team to develop the future generation of space communication technology. Location: This role will be based onsite at our Louisville, Colorado office. </spa
Group Product Manager - Quantum Networking
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 is based at our Bothell, WA office, with the option to work a few days a week remotely. Travel: Up to 20%, domestic and international. Job ID: 1630 The Role: We are looking for a Group Product Manager, Quantum Networking and Devices to join our Networking and Security technical team. As Group Product Manager, you'll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build advanced quantum networking technologies to solve the world's most complex problems. In this role, you will be responsible for owning the full-stack product strategy for IonQ's quantum networking systems — from the photonic and atomic devices that generate and store entanglement
Principal RF Engineer
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. Atom Computing is seeking a Principal RF Engineer to join our team to assist in the design, verification, and testing of custom assemblies that enable control of our quantum computer. This position is located in Boulder, Colorado, and will report to the Control Systems Manager. Due to the need for collaboration with Atom’s theory, software, hardware and optics teams, this role is required to be in the office in Boulder at least 3 days per week. Job Responsibilities Design, develop, and validate RF signal generation, distribution, and conditioning hardware used for quantum control and qubit manipulation. Architect RF subsystems operating from MHz to GHz frequencies to support quantum experiments and production systems. Develop RF chains including synthesizers, amplifiers, mixers, and filters. Simulate system performance in Keysight ADS and other RF modeling software to validate that this will meet the design requirements Writing scripts and simulations in order to inform RF design in Python or similar high-level programming language. Lead RF packaging design efforts with a focus on manufacturability, reliability, and high-volume production readiness. Contribute to the development of technical proposals, customer deliverables, and reports for external stakeholders. Experience & Education MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related technical field. At least 10 years of relevant postgraduate professional experience in electronics, RF design. Qualifications Demonstrated proficiency with RF and microwave test equipment, including vector network analyzers (VNAs), spectrum analyzers, signal generators, oscilloscopes, power meters, and signal source analyzers for the characterization, integration, and debugging of RF hardware and prototype systems. Strong understanding of RF PCB design principles, including controlled impedance routing, grounding and shielding techniques, signal integrity, electromagnetic compatibility (EMC), and design-for-manufacturability best practices. Experience using scripting languages such as Python to automate RF measurements, instrument control test execution, data analysis, and performance characterization. Self-motivated, adaptable, and effective in a fast-paced startup environment, capable of driving RF development efforts through evolving requirements and technical uncertainty. Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams including RF, hardware, software, systems, and quantum research engineers. Demonstrated interest in learning and applying quantum computing, atomic physics, or related scientific concepts to support the development of advanced RF control and measurement systems. Nice to Have’s Experience working in a Linux environment. Familiarity with scripting languages including Python, Bash, etc. Experience in a full design cycle, from concept and schematic capture through to layout, fabrication, and initial board bring-up. Familiarity with RF design concepts, and/or software defined radio.
Lab Operations and Safety Manager
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join an incredible team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state of the art in quantum technologies that will transform computing performance. We are seeking a Lab Safety Manager to oversee the daily operations of our high-performance physics research facility. You will serve as the operational backbone of the laboratory, bridging the gap between technical research needs and administrative excellence. This role is responsible for ensuring a safe, organized, and efficient environment that enables scientists and engineers to perform at their best. The Lab & Safety Manager is responsible for leading Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) programs while overseeing laboratory operations, inventory systems, and facility maintenance coordination. You will partner closely with our Facilities Operations Manager, Quantum Engineers, and Optical Engineers to maintain a facility that meets the highest standards of safety and reliability. Laboratory Space Management Responsibilities Coordinate space planning, lab layout optimization, and infrastructure upgrades in collaboration with engineers and facilities teams. Lead all aspects of laboratory inventory, including chemicals, optical components, tools, and gas cylinders. Ensure proper storage, labeling, and handling of chemicals, compressed gases, and other hazardous materials. Negotiate with vendors to secure competitive pricing and manage service contracts for high value equipment Coordinate preventive maintenance and calibration schedules for laboratory equipment through internal stakeholders and external service providers. Environmental Health & Safety - Compliance Responsibilities Serve as the primary point of contact for all EHS matters, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulations. Develop, implement, and maintain safety protocols, lab safety manual, SOPs, hazard assessments, and emergency response procedures. Conduct regular safety audits, inspections, and incident investigations; track corrective actions to completion. Oversee training programs for laboratory personnel, including onboarding, annual refreshers, and specialized safety certifications. Maintain accurate documentation for regulatory bodies (OSHA, EPA, etc.) and support external audits. Experience & Education Bachelor's degree in Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Occupational Safety, Industrial Hygiene, or a related technical field. 5+ years of experience working in a physics, engineering, photonics, semiconductor, aerospace, national laboratory, or comparable advanced research environment. Specialized certifications (e.g., CHO, CSP, CIH), a plus Qualifications Demonstrated success developing and implementing laboratory safety programs. Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, regulatory compliance requirements, and audit processes. Proficiency with laboratory inventory management systems and inventory control best practices. Ability to effectively manage relationships with external vendors, contractors, and service providers. Familiarity with cryogenics, vacuum systems, lasers, and other complex research equipment. Exceptional organizational and project management skills. Ability to identify operational risks and implement practical, scalable solutions. Collaborative approach and ability to build effective partnerships across technical and operational teams. Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds
System Architect, Simulations & Models
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: Our system architecture team sits at the interface of hardware development, manufacturing, and the quantum architecture to design the first fault-tolerant quantum computer. We are looking for a computational physicist to drive the efforts of developing internal tools for developing tools for designing and analyzing the system architecture in close collaboration with other technical teams. Responsibilities: - Design and develop software tools and infrastructure to enable development, analysis and tracking of our quantum system architecture. - Contribute to our Quantum Computing system architecture and software system roadmap. - Develop and improve simulation tools that evaluate system models of photonic modules using Fock and Gaussian states. - <p data-ren
Senior Analog / Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced Analog/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer to design and deliver high-performance integrated circuits from concept through silicon validation and production. This role spans architecture, circuit design, and lab bring-up, with significant ownership and direct impact on real products. Responsibilities: - Design and develop analog and mixed-signal circuit blocks, including: - Data converters (ADC/DAC) - Amplifiers (LNA, TIA, op-amps) - Bandgap references, biasing circuits, and regulators - Define system architecture and drive trade-offs across noise, linearity, power, area, and bandwidth. - Perform transistor-level design, simulation, and optimization using industry-standard tools. - Develop behavioral models (Verilog-A / Sys
Principal Characterization-Failure Analysis Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The Principal Characterization-Failure Analysis Engineer will be responsible for thermomechanical characterization of sub-assembly and associated silicon dies, as well as carrying out failure analysis/debug activities on sub-assemblies. This role requires engineering expertise in mechanical, thermal, packaging, and package-processing disciplines. Having peripheral experience in photonics and electrical engineering will be a plus. Responsibilities: - Experienced problem-solver and able to diagnose failures using root cause analysis tools such as fishbone diagram, hypothesis table, and 8D approach. - Experienced with failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA). - Experienced in data processing tools such as Python, MATLAB, and JMP. - Familiarity with back-end semiconductor assembly processes, testing methodologies, and equipment, including die attach, wire-bonding, and AOI. - Exposure to photonics sub-assembly with experience in semiconductor packaging and inspection equipment, processes, and material systems (die attach, wire bonding, optical coupling, flip chip, underfill, etc.). - Characterization experience in mechanical vibrations, thermography, and mechanical load testers. - Demonstrated ability to manage short deadlines and to follow a disciplined work process. Able to work in a fast-paced environment. <li da
Photonics Circuit Designer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: Quantum computing promises to solve many important problems that could never be solved on any conventional computer. At PsiQuantum, we’re building a general-purpose silicon photonic quantum computer to tackle these problems. We seek a creative and innovative individual with strong fundamentals in photonic devices and circuits. This role focuses on pushing the boundaries of high-performance integrated photonic circuits. The ideal candidate will be proficient in photonic device and circuit modeling and electromagnetic simulation packages, as well as the layout of photonics circuits, and have excellent software skills for simulation, circuit definition, and data analysis. Responsibilities: <div class="_19itglyw _vchhusvi _r06hglyw _ca0q1b66" data-testid="field-container"&
Intern, Optical Packaging Process
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented intern to support the Optical Packaging Process team. This is an entry-level role ideal for students interested in semiconductor, photonics, or manufacturing processes. The intern will assist with documenting processes, organizing experimental data, and supporting simple laboratory experiments under supervision. Responsibilities: - Assist in drafting, editing, and formatting SOPs and work instructions. - Organize and maintain process documentation and version control. - Support engineers in summarizing design of experiments (DOE) results. - Help prepare clear data summaries, tables, and basic visualizations. - Assist in executing simple, well-defined experiments under guidance. - Record ex
Engineering Resume Submission
Quantum computing holds the promise of humanity’s mastery over the natural world, but only if we can build a real quantum computer. PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the first real, useful quantum computers, capable of delivering the world-changing applications that the technology has long promised. We know that means we will need to build a system with roughly 1 million qubits that supports fault tolerant error correction within a scalable architecture, and a data center footprint. By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today’s most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more. PsiQuantum has determined the fastest path to delivering a useful quantum computer, years earlier than the rest of the industry. Our architecture is based on silicon photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components at Tier-1 semiconductor fabs such as GlobalFoundries where we leverage high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are already producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. We also benefit from the quantum mechanics reality that photons don’t feel heat or electromagnetic interference, allowing us to take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems and industry standard fiber connectivity. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced two government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first Quantum Data Centers and utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia and Chicago, Illinois. Both projects are backed by nations that understand quantum computing’s potential impact and the need to scale this technology to unlock that potential. And we won’t just be building the hardware, but also the fault tolerant quantum applications that will provide industry-transforming results. Quantum computing is not just an evolution of the decades-old advancement in compute power. It provides the key to mastering our future, not merely discovering it. The potential is enormous, and we have the plan to make it real. Come join us. There’s much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey! If you do not see a current engineering opening listed, you can still submit your resume-- we'd love to hear from you! PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
Staff Workday Integration Developer
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 can work onsite or hybrid from our College Park, MD or Bothell, WA offices. We are open to a fully remote option for the right candidate. Travel: Up to 10%, domestic or international. Job ID: 1710 The Role: Integrations Development - Lead the research, design, development, testing, and delivery of new Workday and third-party systems integrations - Create technical design specs, perform unit & system integration testing, deploy and support of all Workday and third-party system integrations - Understand the business problems and build efficient solutions using the Workday platform, middleware to
Director, Equity Compensation & Administration
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 is based at our College Park, MD office, with the option to work a few days a week remotely. Travel: None Job ID: 1704 The Role: We are looking for a Director of Equity Compensation and Administration to join our Accounting Team. As a Director of Equity Compensation and Administration, 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. In this role, you will serve as IonQ’s dedicated strategic owner of the global equity compensation program, overseeing end-to-end administration, compliance, and reporting across a comple
Country Manager - Enterprise
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: Japan Travel: Up to 50% Job ID: 1600 The Role: We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Country Manager to lead and scale our sales business in our most strategic growth markets. This leader will be responsible for driving revenue, building a high-performing sales organization, and establishing our brand as a market leader in the identified market location. The role requires a blend of strategic vision, operational rigor, and hands-on execution in a fast-paced, rapidly evolving tech environment. Responsibilities: Market Leadership & Strategy - Define and execute the market go-to-market strategy
Technical Lead, Single Photon Sources Validation
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The technical lead for the single photon source validation will be responsible for successfully drive validation projects including the planning, the design of experiments and characterization of electro-optical assemblies based on single photon source generation optical circuits and superconductive single photon detectors. Responsibilities: - Lead the validation planning and define figures of merits and validation plans for the cryogenic electro-optical assemblies. - Lead the development of algorithms to perform data analysis and extract key performance parameters. - Lead the execution of the validation plans, including debugging and characterization the cryogenic electro-optical assemblies. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review and provide feedback to the electro-optical assemblies design. <li data-
Silicon Photonics Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: We are seeking a creative and hands-on Silicon Photonics Engineer to drive the design and implementation of next-generation photonic integrated circuits. This role spans the full development cycle of silicon photonic devices and subsystems, from device concept generation and electromagnetic simulation to physical layout, tapeout support, and design verification. The ideal candidate is comfortable moving between theoretical modeling and practical implementation, with strong intuition for both photonic device physics and layout realization within foundry process constraints. Particularly, this position is focusing on efforts for complex switching circuit application. Responsibilities: - Interacts with device, hardware, and system design teams to assist in overall development of photonic systems and devices. - Supports foundry tape outs with photonic device design, design of experiments, layout, design verification, PDK dev
Senior Test Manager
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Test Manager to join our Photonics Test Engineering team. This role focuses on developing and scaling advanced test capabilities to support both R&D and high-volume manufacturing. Responsibilities include test enablement, tooling development, test recipe creation, data analysis, and driving technical decisions that improve test performance, throughput, and yield. The successful candidate will work closely with the broader photonics organization to develop next-generation electrical and optical test solutions. Responsibilities - Improve system throughput, reliability, and test capability for electrical and optical characterization platforms, with a focus on wafer-level and edge-coupling test systems. <li data-
Senior Engineer, System Automation (Device Interfaces)
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: At PsiQuantum, we are developing prototype modules that will scale into a datacenter-sized, fault-tolerant quantum computer. These systems depend on photonic and electro-optic devices whose capabilities must be exposed reliably through firmware, Python APIs, hardware abstraction layers, and control software. This role owns the system-level translation layer between device capabilities and the automation workflows that use them. The engineer will define device interface requirements, support modelling and control-stack integration, and partner with firmware engineers to migrate performance-sensitive functionality into firmware. Role Overview Define, validate, and integrate device interfaces for photonic/electro-optic systems, with a focus on enabling scalable calibration, automation, monitoring, modelling, and control workflows. <p
Senior Technical Program Manager
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. We are seeking a Senior Technical Program Manager who will oversee the operation and upgrade of existing neutral atom quantum computing systems while managing a portfolio of research programs that accelerate the Atom Computing roadmap. Job Responsibilities Provide program management for operation and upgrades of existing neutral atom quantum computing hardware Manage a portfolio of research projects to advance the Atom Computing roadmap and deliver on capabilities needed for future system generations Collaborate with scientific, engineering, and business owners to contribute to the definition of program requirements, priorities, and establish engineering execution plans to meet the requirements Manage cross functional dependencies, risks, and changes effectively by monitoring scope, schedule, and resources, and escalating optimization needs accordingly Partner with cross functional teams to drive technical analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post implementation phases. Define and track key metrics and key quality and performance indicators and drive cross functional execution of program deliverables. Develop and execute communication plans to effectively and proactively communicate program status, issues, and risks to stakeholders. Proactively identify and analyze technical problems with engineering leaders and stakeholders to find solutions. Collaborate with technical managers and other program managers to ensure efficient allocation of the technical team's time in pursuit of advanced tech and main processor line development Support grant applications relating to the project portfolio and advise on other applications as needed Collaborate with partners who can help Atom Computing achieve its advanced technology goals Experience & Education BS, MS, or PhD in engineering, physics, or a related field. 5+ years’ experience of systems engineering, quantum, and/or R&D program management experience at multi-disciplinary, deep tech companies Qualifications Program management experience in advanced technology Technical expertise in quantum computing and AMO physics or ability and willingness to learn Documented history of delivering early-stage deep tech programs or products from inception to delivery. Experience operating autonomously across multiple teams, demonstrating critical thinking and thought leadership. Experience working with technical management teams to develop systems, solutions, and products. Organizational, coordination, and multi-tasking expertise. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills involving large-scale systems. Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to teamwork
Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. We are seeking a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer to help lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems, while also assisting with fixturing, assembly, alignment, test, and integration. Job Responsibilities Work independently and partner with optical engineers and physicists to iteratively design mechanics for optical subsystems in the areas of laser distribution, high numerical aperture microscope imaging, and optical cavities Work with physicists to design ultra-high vacuum chambers, vacuum system housing, and mechanical coupling to optical systems Own complex technical projects from concept to delivery Analyze and make recommendations to the engineering team to balance competing requirements Create novel designs and specifications from the component level up to the system level Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed stability, thermal, and tolerance analysis Assist in hands-on assembly, alignment, and integration of finalized designs Experience & Education Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, advanced degree is a plus 5-8+ years opto-mechanical design experience Qualifications Hands on experience with optics and opto-mechanical best practices Mastery of SolidWorks, PDM, or equivalent design and data management software Strong background with FEA (meshing, modal analysis, thermal analysis, etc.) and corresponding first order analysis Understanding of material science related to adhesives in an optical environment DFMA, tolerancing, drawings to ASME Y14.5M and ISO 10110 Strong knowledge of first order optics and aberration theory Design of precision mechanisms and kinematic systems Experience mentoring junior engineers and leading technical reviews Proven track record of owning complex technical projects Ability to work effectively in an open, collaborative environment Excellent communication, listening, and people skills Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds
Senior Optical Engineer
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. Atom Computing is seeking an Senior Optical Engineer to lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems and to drive their build out and develop fixtures and processes for their precision alignment and assembly. Job Responsibilities Lead cross-functional partnerships with mechanical engineers and physicists to iteratively design optical subsystems in the areas of laser distribution, high numerical aperture microscope imaging, and optical cavities Define system architecture and make critical strategic decisions for balancing competing requirements. Create novel designs and specifications of optical systems and subsystems from the component level up to the system level Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed tolerance and stray light analysis Develop alignment procedures for optical designs Lead hands-on assembly and precision alignment of finalized optical designs Characterize the performance of optical subsystems Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds. Experience & Education Bachelor’s degree in Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering or related field. Advanced degree a plus 5-8+ years optical design experience 4+ years of hands-on optics assembly experience in a laboratory environment Qualifications Experience in the design of high-numerical-aperture imaging systems Proficiency with Zemax, FRED, or equivalent ray-tracing software Experience with Onshape, Solidworks, or equivalent 3D CAD design software Project management skills and the ability to lead technical initiatives independently. High attention-to-detail and accuracy Creative, critical thinking with ability to strategize and solve problems in a dynamic environment Ability to work effectively in an open, collaborative environment Excellent communication, listening and people skills
Senior Mechanical Engineer
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. Atom Computing is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to help lead the design of mechanical subsystems and develop fixtures and processes for precision alignment and assembly. Job Responsibilities Partner with opto-mechanical engineers, physicists, and controls system engineers to iteratively design mechanics for vacuum systems, optical subsystems, support structures, and opto-electronics Ceate novel designs and specifications of mechanical systems and subsystems from the component level up to the system level Own complex technical projects from concept to delivery Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed stability, thermal, vibration, and tolerance analysis Analyze and make recommendations to the engineering team for balancing competing requirements Assist in hands-on assembly and precision alignment of finalized designs Experience & Education Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, advanced degree is a plus 7+ years optomechanical design experience Qualifications Experience with precision mechanism design and kinematic interfaces Familiarity with designing vacuum chambers and interfacing hardware Mastery of Solidworks, PDM, or equivalent design and data management software Strong background with FEA (meshing, modal analysis, thermal analysis, etc.) and corresponding first order analysis Robust packaging of sensitive systems for shipping or extreme environments Mechanical design for PCBs, wire harnesses, electronic thermal control Hands on experience with optics and opto-mechanical best practices a plus Creative, critical thinking with ability to strategize and solve problems in a dynamic environment Ability to work effectively in an open, collaborative environment Excellent communication, listening and people skills Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds
Principal Technical Program Manager
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. We are seeking a Principal Technical Program Manager who will manage operation and upgrades of existing neutral atom quantum computing hardware as well as a portfolio of research projects that advance the Atom Computing roadmap. Job Responsibilities: Provide program management for operation and upgrades of existing neutral atom quantum computing hardware Manage a portfolio of research projects to advance the Atom Computing roadmap and deliver on capabilities needed for future system generations Collaborate with scientific, engineering, and business owners to define program requirements, set priorities, and establish engineering execution plans to meet the requirements. Manage cross functional dependencies, risks, and changes effectively by optimizing scope, schedule, and resources accordingly. Partner with cross functional teams to drive technical analysis, design, development, testing, implementation, and post implementation phases. Define and track key metrics and key quality and performance indicators and drive cross functional execution of program deliverables. Develop and own communication plans to effectively and proactively communicate program status, issues, and risks to stakeholders. Proactively identify and analyze complex technical problems with engineering leaders and stakeholders to find solutions. Advise on the Atom Computing roadmap as informed by progress of existing hardware and advanced research projects Work with technical managers and other program managers to balance the time of the technical team in pursuit of advanced tech and main processor line development Support grant applications relating to the project portfolio and advise on other applications as needed Collaborate with partners who can help Atom Computing achieve its advanced technology goals Experience & Education: BS, MS, or PhD in engineering, physics, or a related field. 10+ years’ experience of systems engineering, quantum, and/or R&D program management experience at multi-disciplinary, deep tech companies Qualifications: Program management experience in advanced technology Technical expertise in quantum computing and AMO physics or ability and willingness to learn Documented history of delivering early-stage deep tech programs or products from inception to delivery. Experience operating autonomously across multiple teams, demonstrating critical thinking and thought leadership. Experience working with technical management teams to develop systems, solutions, and products. Organizational, coordination, and multi-tasking expertise. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills involving large-scale systems. Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to teamwork
Opto-Mechanical Engineer
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. We are seeking an Opto-Mechanical Engineer to help design opto-mechanical subsystems while also assisting with fixturing, assembly, alignment, test, and integration. Job Responsibilities Partner with optical engineers and physicists to iteratively design mechanics for optical subsystems in the areas of laser distribution, high numerical aperture microscope imaging, and optical cavities Work with physicists to design ultra-high vacuum chambers, vacuum system housing, and mechanical coupling to optical systems Analyze and make recommendations to the engineering team to balance competing requirements Create novel designs and specifications from the component level up to the system level Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed stability, thermal, and tolerance analysis Assist in hands-on assembly, alignment, and integration of finalized designs Experience & Education Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, advanced degree is a plus 3-5+ years opto-mechanical design experience Qualifications Hands on experience with optics and opto-mechanical best practices Experience with Solidworks, PDM, or equivalent design and data management software Experience with FEA (meshing, modal analysis, thermal analysis, etc.) and corresponding first order analysis Understanding of material science related to adhesives in an optical environment DFMA, tolerancing, drawings to ASME Y14.5M and ISO 10110 Basic knowledge of first order optics and aberration theory Design of precision mechanisms and kinematic systems Creative, critical thinking with ability to strategize and solve problems in a dynamic environment Ability to work effectively in an open, collaborative environment Excellent communication, listening, and people skills Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds
Optical Engineer
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. Atom Computing is seeking an Optical Engineer to help lead the design of opto-mechanical subsystems and to help build them out and develop fixtures and processes for their precision alignment and assembly. Job Responsibilities Partner with mechanical engineers and physicists to iteratively design optical subsystems in the areas of laser distribution, high numerical aperture microscope imaging, and optical cavities Analyze and make recommendations to the engineering team for balancing competing requirements Create novel designs and specifications of optical systems and subsystems from the component level up to the system level Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed tolerance and stray light analysis Develop alignment procedures for optical designs Assist in hands-on assembly and precision alignment of finalized optical designs Characterize the performance of optical subsystems Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds. Experience & Education Bachelor’s degree in Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering or related field. Advanced degree a plus 3-5+ years optical design experience 2+ years of hands-on optics assembly experience in a laboratory environment Qualifications Experience with Fourier Optics, flat field relay optical systems, and telecentric imaging Experience in the design of high-numerical-aperture imaging systems Experience with Zemax, FRED, or equivalent ray-tracing software Experience with Onshape, Solidworks, or equivalent 3D CAD design software High attention-to-detail and accuracy Creative, critical thinking with ability to strategize and solve problems in a dynamic environment Ability to work effectively in an open, collaborative environment Excellent communication, listening and people skills
Mechanical Engineer
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer to help design mechanical subsystems and develop fixtures and processes for precision alignment and assembly. Job Responsibilities Partner with opto-mechanical engineers, physicists, and controls system engineers to iteratively design mechanics for vacuum systems, optical subsystems, support structures, and opto-electronics Create novel designs and specifications of mechanical systems and subsystems from the component level up to the system level Evaluate suitability of design solutions by performing detailed stability, thermal, vibration, and tolerance analysis Analyze and make recommendations to the engineering team for balancing competing requirements Assist in hands-on assembly and precision alignment of finalized designs Experience & Education Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, advanced degree is a plus 5+ years mechanical design experience Qualifications Experience with precision mechanism design and kinematic interfaces Familiarity with designing vacuum chambers and interfacing hardware Experience with Solidworks, PDM, or equivalent design and data management software Skilled in FEA (meshing, modal analysis, thermal analysis, etc.) and corresponding first order analysis Robust packaging of sensitive systems for shipping or extreme environments Mechanical design for PCBs, wire harnesses, electronic thermal control Hands on experience with optics and opto-mechanical best practices a plus Creative, critical thinking with ability to strategize and solve problems in a dynamic environment Ability to work effectively in an open, collaborative environment Excellent communication, listening and people skills Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds
Senior Optical Fibre Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Optical Fibre Engineer to develop and evaluate advanced optical fibre for high-performance optical systems. This role combines optical modelling, deep understanding of advanced speciality optical fibre behaviour and design tradeoffs, and hands-on experimental validation, including the measurement and verification of key fibre properties. The successful candidate will work with internal teams with diverse technical expertise, and external partners, to translate performance requirements into practical technical direction for advanced fibre technologies. We welcome candidates from both advanced industrial photonics environments and leading research groups who combine strong physical intuition with practical experimental and engineering judgement. Responsibilities: - Use simulation and analytical tools to evaluate the behaviour and performance of advanced fibre designs and fibre-based optical systems. - Assess modal properties, loss mechanisms, dispersion,
Manager of Clinical Research, AQMed
ABOUT SANDBOXAQ SandboxAQ is a high-growth company delivering AI solutions that address some of the world's greatest challenges. The company’s Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) power advances in life sciences, financial services, navigation, cybersecurity, and other sectors. We are a global team that is tech-focused and includes experts in AI, chemistry, cybersecurity, physics, mathematics, medicine, engineering, and other specialties. The company emerged from Alphabet Inc. as an independent, growth capital-backed company in 2022, funded by leading investors and supported by a braintrust of industry leaders. At SandboxAQ, we’ve cultivated an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and impact. By investing deeply in our people, we’re building a thriving, global workforce poised to tackle the world's epic challenges. Join us to advance your career in pursuit of an inspiring mission, in a community of like-minded people who value entrepreneurialism, ownership, and transformative impact. THE OPPORTUNITY AQMed is developing a next-generation, non-invasive cardiac diagnostic platform designed to revolutionize how heart health is assessed. The team operates at the intersection of regulated medical device development and fast-paced startup innovation, with a strong emphasis on quality, scientific rigor, and patient safety. We are seeking a Manager of Clinical Research who will own and accelerate AQMed's clinical program. You will inherit a meaningful foundation — established processes and early clinical work already underway — and take it to the next level. You will drive execution of a multi-geography clinical program from feasibility to pivotal studies, working alongside external support (e.g. consultants, CRO) while serving as the internal authority and integrating point for all things clinical. We are looking for a resourceful, deeply experienced clinical operator who thrives in ambiguity and moves with urgency. You bring proven multi-center trial leadership, global site management experience, and the judgment to make smart and data-driven decisions. You are equally comfortable in a site coordinator meeting, an FDA pre-submission discussion, or a cross-functional planning sprint — and you do whatever it takes to keep the program moving. Notably, you are AI-forward: curious about how AI tools can accelerate clinical research workflows, and eager to apply them to improve speed, quality, and efficiency across the program. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Clinical Program Leadership - Own end-to-end execution of AQMed's clinical study portfolio, from feasibility through pivotal and across the US, Europe, and Asia. - Develop and maintain clinical study plans, protocols, budgets, agreements, timelines; proactively identify and resolve threats to enrollment, data quality, and regulatory timelines. - Lead site identification, qualification, initiation, monitoring, and close-out across multi-center, multi-geography studies. - Serve as the primary operational owner of all IRB/ Ethics Committee submissions, amendments, and ongoing reporting requirements. - Select, onboard, and manage external clinical consultants and/or CRO partners; hold them to high standards of quality, speed, and accountability. - Define clear scopes of work, success metrics, and escalation paths for all external clinical resources. Site & Investigator Management - Build and sustain trusted relationships with clinical investigators, coordinators, and hospital administration at each study site. - Drive enrollment with creativity and urgency; designing site-specific strategies, troubleshooting bottlenecks, and escalating risks early. - Conduct or coordinate site visits (in-person and remote) and ensure protocol adherence, data integrity, and GCP compliance at all sites. Cross-Functional Partnership - Collaborate with Product, Data Science, and Engineering to ensure study designs generate data that is both clinically meaningful, actionable and useful. - Partner with regul
Senior Staff Software Engineer, Medical Devices
ABOUT SANDBOXAQ SandboxAQ is a high-growth company delivering AI solutions that address some of the world's greatest challenges. The company’s Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) power advances in life sciences, financial services, navigation, cybersecurity, and other sectors. We are a global team that is tech-focused and includes experts in AI, chemistry, cybersecurity, physics, mathematics, medicine, engineering, and other specialties. The company emerged from Alphabet Inc. as an independent, growth capital-backed company in 2022, funded by leading investors and supported by a braintrust of industry leaders. At SandboxAQ, we’ve cultivated an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and impact. By investing deeply in our people, we’re building a thriving, global workforce poised to tackle the world's epic challenges. Join us to advance your career in pursuit of an inspiring mission, in a community of like-minded people who value entrepreneurialism, ownership, and transformative impact. THE OPPORTUNITY AQMed is developing a next-generation, non-invasive cardiac diagnostic platform designed to revolutionize how heart health is assessed. The team operates at the intersection of regulated medical device development and fast-paced startup innovation, with a strong emphasis on quality, scientific rigor, and patient safety. We are seeking a Senior Staff Software Engineer to serve as the Technical Lead for our medical device software platform. In this role, you will own the software architecture that powers our device—from embedded Linux to the cloud. Your architectural decisions will keep the platform safe, maintainable, and extensible as our product evolves. You will be raising engineering standards and architecture quality, serving as the final technical authority for our regulated medical product. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES System Architecture & Technical Strategy - Own the Platform Architecture: Serve as the final technical authority for the end-to-end software stack, spanning embedded firmware, in-field Linux devices, cloud data pipelines (AWS/GCP), and the clinician-facing web application. - Product-Ready Foundation: Design clear and flexible interfaces such that our platform can evolve with our product roadmap without major refactors. - Data Path Integrity: Design and maintain a HIPAA-compliant, production-grade data platform that ensures data confidentiality, integrity, and availability from the sensor to the cloud. Execution & Quality Leadership - Hands-on Engineering: This is a player-coach role. You will write code, review complex PRs, debug hardware-software integration issues in the lab, and configure CI/CD pipelines. You lead by doing, setting the standard for code quality and testing. You know what “good” looks like. - Technical Mentorship: Mentor a growing team of senior and staff engineers, fostering a culture of technical excellence, rigorous review, and psychological safety. - Drive Quality & Compliance: Lead the engineering team’s adherence to applicable medical device standards (e.g. IEC 62304, ISO 14971) and regulations. You are the gatekeeper ensuring that design outputs (code) meet design inputs (requirements) and that our "move fast" culture never compromises patient safety and critical product functions. Scale strong engineering practices across the team, including design reviews, code review quality, test strategy and technical documentation Cross-Functional Collaboration - Cross-functional execution: Partner with Product, Clinical and Regulatory stakeholders to translate product requirements, clinical performance goals and regulatory inputs into concrete, actionable technical plans, engineering specifications and development timelines. Ensure that our software architecture, implementation and documentation support our clinical study needs and regulatory plans (e.g. 510(k) and De Novo). ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE - 10+ years of software engineering experience, with at least 4 years serving as a Tec
Senior Scientific Software Engineer, AI Simulation
ABOUT SANDBOXAQ SandboxAQ is a high-growth company delivering AI solutions that address some of the world's greatest challenges. The company’s Large Quantitative Models (LQMs) power advances in life sciences, financial services, navigation, cybersecurity, and other sectors. We are a global team that is tech-focused and includes experts in AI, chemistry, cybersecurity, physics, mathematics, medicine, engineering, and other specialties. The company emerged from Alphabet Inc. as an independent, growth capital-backed company in 2022, funded by leading investors and supported by a braintrust of industry leaders. At SandboxAQ, we’ve cultivated an environment that encourages creativity, collaboration, and impact. By investing deeply in our people, we’re building a thriving, global workforce poised to tackle the world's epic challenges. Join us to advance your career in pursuit of an inspiring mission, in a community of like-minded people who value entrepreneurialism, ownership, and transformative impact. THE OPPORTUNITY Our team is seeking a Software Engineer to contribute to the development of computational chemistry tools, and bridge the gap from R&D prototypes to stable, well-test, production-ready implementations. As we continue to expand our portfolio of capabilities – spanning physics-based simulations, large-scale data and knowledge graphs, machine learning, and massively parallel computing – we require reliable and efficient software to drive it. We are looking for an experienced engineer who can enhance our team’s work through the creation of clean software and collaboration with a team of computational chemists, physicists, AI experts, and software engineers. This should be founded in a good understanding of the technical challenges and scientific concepts in the drug discovery space, and deep experience building efficient and maintainable implementations of AI- and physics-based simulation software. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Maintain and extend existing scientific software packages, and drive the full lifecycle of new ones: - Architect and implement cutting-edge scientific and ML software alongside subject matter experts - Adopt current practices and ensure stability through testing - Work closely with the Engineering Team to deploy these modules into the SandboxAQ’s simulation platform: - Manage dependencies, containerize, and integrate software into CI/CD pipelines - Integrate with the compute and data backends - Define API endpoints and schemas - Collaborate with the engineering team to build UI components - Maintain and support production deployments of scientific software packages - Foster a work culture of curiosity and kindness ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCES: - Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (for example physics, chemistry, biology, or computer science) - At least 5 years professional experience in software development, designing and developing well-maintained software systems and collaborating with domain experts to design solutions that meet their needs - Strong Python proficiency including experience with numeric and performance libraries like Numpy - Experience with ML libraries like PyTorch - Experience with relevant development tools and environments (git, Unix/Linux, cloud-based platforms, containerization) - Experience using LLM tools and coding harnessed to build quickly while producing understandable, secure, maintainable code that’s a strong foundation for long-term development. - Ability to rapidly write good quality code while not letting the perfect become the enemy of the good - Ability to devise, communicate internally and own technical roadmaps, in a self-directed environment - Desire to work in a fast-paced team with diverse professional experiences and viewpoints HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE: - Experience developing software for scientific applications - Familiarity with open source scientific and molecular libraries such as OpenMM, RDKit, Scikit-learn - Experience with
Quantum Engineer
At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. We are looking for Quantum Engineers to work on all aspects of neutral atom quantum computing. As a Quantum Engineer at Atom Computing, you will join a team of talented scientists and engineers who are working to translate fundamental atomic physics to a scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computer. We welcome applicants from a diverse set of backgrounds, but are specifically interested in candidates with experience in the following fields: Trapping and manipulation of cold atoms; Coherent control of quantum systems (for example: neutral atoms, trapped ions, NV- centers, nuclear magnetic resonance, superconducting qubits); Quantum characterization, verification, and validation (QCVV) techniques. Responsibilities Design and construct the scientific hardware and control interfaces (both hardware and software) that are the essential backbone of the quantum computing platform. Generate intellectual property related to the design and operation of neutral-atom-based quantum computers. Distill and communicate findings internally, and as appropriate, in external publications and presentations. Capable of lifting and moving objects that weigh up to 25 pounds. Experience & Education PhD in Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field. Required Qualifications Extensive knowledge of the state-of-the-art techniques used in atomic physics and quantum computing research Deep understanding of the fundamental interactions between light and matter. Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with a diverse team of experimental physicists, hardware, and software engineers. Preferred Qualifications Familiarity with Python and Git software version control
Senior Cryostat Equipment Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: PsiQuantum is seeking a highly skilled Senior Cryostat Equipment Engineer to lead the installation, commissioning, and ongoing operation of advanced cryogenic and ultra-high vacuum (UHV) systems supporting quantum computing hardware. This role is critical to ensuring reliable ultra-low-temperature and high-vacuum environments required for quantum device performance. Responsibilities: - Lead installation and integration of cryostats and associated subsystems, including vacuum chambers, pumps, valves, and instrumentation. - Execute commissioning procedures including vacuum pump-down, leak checking, bake-out processes, cooldown, and system qualification. - Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for cryostat and vacuum system operation. - Monitor and optimize vacuum performance (pressure levels, leak rates, outgas
Staff Technical Program Manager - Quantum Sensing
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 is based onsite at our office in Pleasanton, CA. Travel: Up to 25% domestic travel to support customer communications, proposal activities, production readiness, program execution, and customer delivery milestones. Job ID: 1606 The Role: We are looking for a Staff Technical Program Manager to lead complex, cross-functional programs across the complete product lifecycle: early technology development, new technology introduction, new product introduction, production ramp, sustainment, and end-of-life sunsetting. This role is ideal for someone who has successfully taken complex hardware/software systems from concept and prototype through production, customer deployment, operational sustainment, and
Mechanical Design Drafter
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The cryogenic engineering department is hiring a mechanical design drafter who will be heavily involved in the cryogenic system design. This position will detail the mechanical drawing package and documentation needed for cryogenic system manufacture. Responsibilities: - In this role as Mechanical Design Drafter, you will focus primarily on the development of the CAD model, drawing package and related documentation to support PsiQ cryogenic system. - Acting as a detailer to produce CAD model, assembly drawings and layouts on complex electronical optical assembly. - General design activities such as requirements management, materials and component selection, and tolerance analyses. - Reviewing drawings for accuracy, conformance to project requirements, and manufacturability. - Posses
Senior Thermo-Mechanical Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: We are seeking an experienced engineer to lead end to end design, build and test of hardware to maximise the thermal efficiency of our quantum computing cryomodules, in particular, those working at cryogenic temperatures (2K to 80K range). In addition to full life cycle mechanical engineering development, this person would have experience in design for manufacture, cost engineering and ideally project management skills. This role will be based at our UK site in Daresbury, with some travel ~10% of their time expected visiting HQ in the USA or our supply chain partners globally. Responsibilities: - Design of cryogenic assemblies and cryostat sub-systems to improve overall machine efficiency and/or reduce capital cost of the equipment (DfM). - Calculations and Finite Element Analyses to inform DfM work. <li data-renderer-start-pos
Repository/DevOps Engineer
PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: Quantum computing promises to solve many important problems that could never be solved on any conventional computer. At PsiQuantum we’re building a general-purpose silicon photonic quantum computer to tackle these very problems. PsiQuantum is looking for an experienced and highly motivated DevOps engineer who can architect and optimize large scale research & development repositories utilised in a range of applications in the design/build/validation process for photonic chip design and tape out. Quantum computing requires breakthrough engineering innovations; we expect a software platform that integrates many industry standard components with novel and custom software designed to be automated, reduce errors and scaled. Being a startup in an all-new engineering field, the role is expected to be highly collaborative and requires excellent technical skills to execute projects to meet milestones and technical scope. An ideal DevOps Engineer is a hands-on automation expert who designs, builds, and maintains scalable, secure, and reliable software delivery pipelines. They possess deep experience with Git-based repository management (branching strategies, code reviews, access controls), CI/CD platforms, and Infrastructure as Code tools. The ideal candidate understands containerization and orchestration, artifact management, dependency governance, and secure supply chain practices. They proactively improve developer experience by reducing build times, increasing deployment frequency, and implementing robust testing and rollback strategies. Strong Python skills, cloud platform expertise and observability knowledge are essential. Beyond technical ability, they dem