Oxford Ionics
quantum computing
Physicist,SystemOperations
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“Physicist, System Operations at Oxford Ionics. Skills: System Operations, quantum computing, trapped-ion quantum computers, observability, automation, hardware maintenance, telemetry data analysis. operating, maintaining, and improving our trapped-ion quantum computers. keeping IonQ’s quantum systems running reliably and effectively”
What You'll Achieve.
keeping IonQ’s quantum systems running reliably and effectively; supporting the effective delivery of reliable system performance; improve uptime; strengthen operational practices; deepen understanding of hardware behaviour
Industry & Context.
diagnose system status
follow-the-sun on-call rotations, Flexibility to work changing hours as part of a 24/7 on-call rotation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in physics, engineering, or another physical science, Hands-on laboratory experience in atomic and/or optical physics, ideally including optical bench setups, precision alignment, laser frequency stabilisation, and optical modulators, communication skills, a collaborative mindset, the ability to work effectively in a distributed team, Flexibility to work changing hours as part of a 24/7 on-call rotation, a willingness to learn and adapt, Experience with statistics, telemetry or data analysis, programming in Rust or Python, software engineering, RF / analog / digital electronics in precision control systems
Nice to Have
Experience with statistics, telemetry or data analysis, programming in Rust or Python, software engineering, RF / analog / digital electronics in precision control systems
What You'll Do.
and improving our trapped-ion quantum computers
keeping IonQ’s quantum systems running reliably and effectively
shaping the processes
and maintenance practices
and optimisation of our quantum computing systems
supporting the effective delivery of reliable system performance
strengthen operational practices
deepen understanding of hardware behaviour through data and hands-on system work
Participate in follow-the-sun on-call rotations
Build and maintain observability and automation
Carry out regular and emergency hardware maintenance on trapped-ion quantum systems
Interpret telemetry data to diagnose system status and improve understanding of hardware behaviour
coordinating with customers on system access and status updates
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate across teams and time zones; work carefully and collaboratively in a distributed team; communicate clearly across time zones
Communication Scope
communicate clearly across time zones
Full Job Description
**Quantum is now, and it's built here.** Oxford Ionics, now part of IonQ, is pioneering the next generation of quantum computing. Using our world-leading trapped-ion technology, we’re building the most powerful, accurate and reliable quantum systems to tackle problems that today’s supercomputers cannot solve. Joining Oxford Ionics means becoming part of a global IonQ team that is transforming the future of quantum technology - faster, at scale, and with real world impact. IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world’s leading quantum company delivering solutions to solve the world’s most complex problems. IonQ’s newest generation quantum computers, IonQ Tempo and IonQ Forte Enterprise, are the latest in cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners such as Amazon Web Services, AstraZeneca, and NVIDIA achieve 20x performance results. The company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance in 2025. The company is accelerating its technology roadmap and intends to deliver the world’s most powerful quantum computers with 2 million qubits by 2030 to accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. IonQ’s advancements in quantum networking position the company as a leader in building the quantum internet. We are looking for a Senior Physicist, System Operations to join our System Operations team at IonQ. In this role, you will be responsible for operating, maintaining, and improving our trapped-ion quantum computers, contributing to the team’s mission of keeping IonQ’s quantum systems running reliably and effectively. You’ll play an important part in shaping the processes, observability, automation, and maintenance practices that support our work in building and operating advanced quantum systems. In the first few months, the focus will be on learning how to maintain the hardware and software that underpin our commercial and development s
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