Senior Scientist, Quantum Applications (Quantum Computing)

Location: Remote, United States. Requires eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology and government-contract work; candidates may need to be U.S. citizens or nationals, permanent residents, refugees, or asylees, or qualify through an applicable license or exception.

Base salary: $145,920–$191,047 per year, plus bonus and equity.

Company

hirify.global develops trapped-ion quantum computing platforms and integrated solutions for computing, networking, sensing, and security.

What you will do

• Develop, implement, and optimize quantum algorithms, applications, and end-to-end workflows.
• Apply quantum computing to computational chemistry, optimization, machine learning, and other scientific and commercial problems.
• Work with customers and partners to define problems and deliver solutions using trapped-ion quantum computers.
• Benchmark algorithm performance, conduct scaling analysis, and publish results in peer-reviewed journals and conferences.
• Support scientific discovery and innovation through a cross-functional initiative with the University of Chicago.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Expertise in Python and/or C++, with experience using Qiskit or similar quantum SDKs.
• Hands-on experience developing or optimizing quantum algorithms in computational chemistry, optimization, machine learning, or related areas.
• Strong foundation in quantum computing and the ability to communicate technical concepts to scientists, engineers, business leaders, and community stakeholders.
• Experience defining and solving real-world problems collaboratively, including clear technical communication.
• U.S. work authorization or qualifying export-control authorization is required for applicable technology and government-contract work.

Nice to have

• Ph.D. in computer science, mathematics, engineering, physics, or a related field.
• Customer-facing or partner-facing technical engagement experience.
• Experience with variational quantum algorithms and hybrid workloads across CPUs, GPUs, and QPUs.
• Experience with NISQ-era and early fault-tolerant quantum algorithms.
• Publications, invited talks, open-source repositories, licenses, or patents demonstrating innovative quantum solutions.

Culture & Benefits

• Cross-functional environment focused on autonomy, productivity, respect, and scientific impact.
• Approximately 10% domestic and international travel for customer engagements and conferences.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Matching 401(k), unlimited paid time off, and paid holidays.
• Parental and adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend.