IonQ is seeking to develop quantum solutions for high-value use cases in the financial sector, requiring a Director of Engineering to lead the design, development, and implementation of quantum algorithms and applications for finance.
Requirements
- Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Quantitative Finance, or a related field.
- Excellent knowledge and skills not only in quantum computing, but also in error correction, circuit compilation and optimization, high-performance computing, and quantum software engineering.
- Excellent knowledge and skills in quantum for AI/ML.
- Demonstrated expertise in quantum algorithms, optimization, or machine learning; familiarity with quantum programming frameworks (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq, IonQ SDK, Pennylane).
- Deep understanding of financial modeling, including stochastic calculus, numerical methods, and high-performance computing.
- Proven record of publishing or deploying innovative solutions in finance, operations research, or applied quantum computing.
- Knowledge in quantitative research
Responsibilities
- Lead IonQ’s research and development initiatives in quantum algorithms for finance, including portfolio optimization, option pricing, risk modeling, fraud detection, and derivative valuation.
- Be an expert and team builder in the following areas: quantum information theory, high performance computing, circuit compilation and optimization, error correction and quantum software engineering, integrating these components to make quantum algorithms and applications for finance run on real quantum hardware today.
- Translate financial problem statements into quantum algorithmic frameworks suited for NISQ (Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum) devices and future fault-tolerant architectures.
- Collaborate with IonQ’s Quantum Solutions and Partnerships teams to define and execute industry pilots with major banks, hedge funds, and asset managers.
- Publish and present groundbreaking results at top-tier academic and industry venues, helping shape global thought leadership in quantum finance.
- Mentor and grow a high-performing interdisciplinary team of quantum scientists, financial engineers, and software developers.
- Partner with IonQ’s business and product teams to translate research outcomes into deployable, scalable commercial offerings.
Other
- 10+ years of experience in quantitative research, algorithm design, or computational finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
- Exceptional communication skills, capable of engaging both technical and executive-level audiences.
- Travel 20–30% of the time to support customer engagements, research collaborations, and strategic partnership initiatives.
- U.S. Person status for export controls and government contracts work, or obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls.
- Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum for non-technical jobs.
