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# Simulation Physicist at IonQ

Department: Compute

Compensation

$110,336 – $144,459/yr

**Location**
: Boulder, Colorado

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: senior

**Posted**
: Mar 16, 2026

## Description

IonQ is hiring a Simulation Physicist for its Ion Transport and Waveform Design team to develop control schemes and waveforms for ion transport, simulate ion-chain physics in RF Paul traps, and collaborate with experimental, commercial, and quantum-architecture teams. The role requires a PhD in atomic physics, quantum information, or a related field, trap-design or experimental-hardware experience, and numerical-physics simulation skills. It is an onsite position in Boulder, Colorado, with up to 10% travel, and offers a base salary of $110,336 to $144,459 plus bonus and equity.

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