IonQ is a leading quantum computing company that specializes in developing quantum computers based on trapped-ion technology. Founded in 2015, IonQ's innovative approach to quantum computing has positioned it as a key player in the industry. By harnessing the power of quantum mechanics, IonQ is pushing the boundaries of what is possible in computing, with applications ranging from optimization and machine learning to cryptography and material science.

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IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution.&nbsp;We don’t just build the world’s best quantum computers—we sell them! We make our systems available via the cloud for customers all over the world, customers who have complex organizations and customer bases of their own in many cases.&nbsp; We are looking for a Staff Software Engineer to lead developing our Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) systems, enabling our customers to federate their own identities and protect their organizations’ data. You’ll lead key components of the platform in collaboration with our product team and other engineers, to build the best quantum platform for our customers and partners. Responsibilities: Own the technical vision and architecture for IAM and RBAC systems across the entire platform for multiple products.&nbsp;Design, evolve, and standardize scalable authorization models (RBAC, ABAC, policy-based access) that support complex enterprise use cases Drive cross-team initiatives that impact authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management.&nbsp; Make high-impact architectural decisions around:&nbsp; Role modeling and permission hierarchies Identity propagation and service-to-service authorization Act as the final technical authority on IAM/RBAC design reviews and critical security decisions. Ensure IAM and RBAC systems meet high availability, performance, and reliability requirements Establish operational standards for: Role changes and permission rollout Emergency access and break-glass procedures Monitoring and alerting for auth-related failures or abuse &nbsp; You’d be a good fit with:&nbsp; Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent training, fellowship, or work experience 8+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a history of technical leadership and shipping large-scale, mission-critical systems Deep, expert-level knowledge (4+ years) on designing, building, and operating IAM and RBAC systems in production environments at scale Past experience implementing SAML 2.0 in production Proven experience designing and leading large-scale, cross-team technical projects from inception to completion, especially track record of leading cross-team initiatives related to identity, access control, or security platforms Solid understanding of microservices architecture, event-driven systems, and data consistency patterns. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, demonstrated through a portfolio of technical design documents, architectural diagrams, or public presentations Expertise programming backends in Go or JavaScript A strong sense of ownership and the ability to navigate ambiguity to drive complex projects forward with a high degree of autonomy A practice of using AI in day to day coding You’d be a great fit with: 10+ years software developer experience 5+ years experience writing microservices in a kubernetes environment Past experience with GCP Experience evolving or migrating legacy authentication/authorization systems to modern, scalable architectures Deep familiarity with enterprise security requirements, including least privilege, auditability, and compliance constraints Experience operating IAM systems that support high availability, low latency, and strict reliability SLOs Active participation in the broader tech community (e.g., open-source contributions, conference talks) Regular use of fully agent-based augmented coding &nbsp; Location: This role will work onsite &nbsp;or hybrid at our office located in Bothell, WA.Travel: Once per quarterJob ID: &nbsp;1409 The approximate base salary range for this position is $174,520 - $228,492. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at&nbsp;ionq.co/jobs.&nbsp; Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our US benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance!&nbsp; IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!&nbsp;At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.&nbsp;We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. US Technical Jobs.&nbsp;The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions.&nbsp; Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls.&nbsp; Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone.&nbsp; Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.&nbsp;&nbsp; US Non-Technical Jobs.&nbsp;Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply! &nbsp;

Staff Software Engineer - IAM, Cloud Platform

About IonQ:&nbsp; 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. &nbsp;Location: This role will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA.Travel: Up to 10%Job ID: 1438The Role: We are looking for a Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer to own the reliability, scalability, and deployment of our electronic hardware test automation platform. This platform is critical for executing full-system, subsystem, and component-level automated electronic hardware tests across our global engineering sites and contract manufacturer (CM) locations. As the primary infrastructure expert on an internal-tooling software development team you will act as the liaison to IonQ's core Infrastructure team.&nbsp;You will be helping to develop and deploy the minimal, secure, and maintainable infrastructure necessary to execute our test automation software on everything from rack-mounted servers to lightweight, single-purpose devices across our manufacturing verification processes.&nbsp;As a senior member of the team, you will be expected to work mostly independently, leading moderately scoped projects and acting as a subject-matter resource for the test organization. Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain the CI/CD pipelines for deploying our test automation software to a distributed fleet of testbeds. Develop and manage infrastructure for testbed provisioning, remote management, and monitoring. Contribute to testbed design and hardware selection decisions to better support team objectives. Implement and enforce best practices for security, compliance, and observability across the test platform. Serve as the point of contact and subject-matter expert for infrastructure, collaborating with the broader organization's SRE and DevOps teams to ensure alignment on tools and practices. Collaborate with hardware and software engineers to define infrastructure requirements and deliver robust, scalable solutions. Solve complex and non-routine infrastructure problems, evaluating alternatives and considering tradeoffs between cost, quality, and speed. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience. 5+ years of experience in a DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering role. Solid understanding of networking, security best practices, and system administration in a Linux environment. Strong programming experience with at least one modern language such as Python or Go. Familiarity with containerization and orchestration (Docker, Kubernetes). Proven experience designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines (e.g., using GitLab CI, Jenkins, GitHub Actions). Experience with infrastructure-as-code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Ansible and provisioning tools like iPXE. Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing infrastructure for hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing or electronics test labs. Experience with deploying and managing software at remote or third-party sites (e.g., contract manufacturers). Solid cloud development/deployment experience (e.g. AWS, GCP, Azure). Experience with cross-platform deployment automation (Linux, Windows). Experience with bare-metal provisioning for remote/headless systems using technologies like PXE, Kickstart, or Preseed. Experience with monitoring and observability stacks (e.g., Prometheus, Grafana, ELK). Familiarity with regulations that may be applicable to the teams' responsibilities (e.g. ISO 9001, ITAR). Knowledge of protocols and services used in distributed systems, such as gRPC, MQTT, or other message brokers. Compensation &amp; Benefits:The approximate base salary range for this position is $151,756 - $198,688. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity.&nbsp; Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. &nbsp;Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.&nbsp; IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!&nbsp;At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.&nbsp;We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. US Technical Jobs.&nbsp;The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions.&nbsp; Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls.&nbsp; Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone.&nbsp; Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.&nbsp;&nbsp; US Non-Technical Jobs.&nbsp;Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply! &nbsp;

Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer - Hardware Test

About IonQ:&nbsp; 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. &nbsp;We are seeking an experienced Staff Product Manager to own a part of the computing engine at the heart of IonQ's quantum platform. This role spans the full lifecycle of quantum computation: from how circuits are compiled and optimized, orchestrating and scheduling complex workloads, and connecting them to our growing fleet of quantum processors deployed in cloud regions, national laboratories, and enterprise data centers worldwide. IonQ's computing platform is at a critical inflection point, rapidly expanding as we scale. We’re rewriting, refactoring, or building whole new services up and down our stack to support our growing needs. Existing systems and datastores are being unified and matured, prepared for hybrid deployments into cloud + on-premise systems, and we’re integrating with new kinds of IT environments with rigorous requirements and complex needs. Every part of this space is a foundational, load-bearing system—and needs a strong product leader to guide their growth. This is going to be a significant challenge both in scope and in skill. Your work will span compiler interface contracts to fleet operations systems and everything in-between. You’re comfortable with ambiguous inputs, you aren’t intimidated by things you haven’t studied before, and you’re looking for a steep challenge. If you think this all sounds thrilling and not daunting: this role will be deeply rewarding. Responsibilities: Build a deep, technical understanding of IonQ's platform systems from job submission APIs to the backend infrastructure that puts those instructions on to the QPUs themselves. Own the product vision and roadmap for a portion of our computing platform layer—things like our compilation services, simulators, workflow orchestrators, and more. Define interface contracts and service boundaries during a period of active architectural change, making smart choices about which systems to build to stand the test of time, and which can be throwaway. Partner with engineering teams up and down the stack to scope, sequence, ship, and maintain foundational platform capabilities. Help us grow our hybrid deployment roadmap, working across regional cloud deployments, on-premise edge appliances, and integrated HPC facilities, ensuring our products works as well inside a national laboratory as it does in a hyperscale cloud. Navigate a complex competitive and standards landscape, emerging interoperability standards, and nascent partner integration patterns to inform strategic positioning and technical decisions. You’d be a good fit with: 7+ years of product management experience, with at least 3 years leading infrastructure, platform, or developer tools products where the customer is an engineer or technical operator. A demonstrated technical acumen: comfortable and fluent in architecture discussions, systems design, and negotiating service boundaries and interface contracts with engineering teams. Experience working on foundational platform systems—the kind that other teams build on top of—where getting the abstraction right the first time is a critical concern. A track record as a self-starting operator who builds their own context, identifies the highest-leverage problems, and drives outcomes without waiting for direction. You’d be a great fit with: Experience with HPC, scientific computing, or job scheduling environments (Slurm, PBS, or similar) Experience with hybrid cloud and on-premise deployment models, including the operational realities of running software in a customer's data center Experience with compilers, build systems, or developer toolchains Experience with fleet management, service registries, or distributed infrastructure control planes An understanding of hardware-software interfaces and the product challenges of abstracting over evolving hardware generations A strong bias for action and a comfort level with defining product direction in spaces where the technology and market are being invented simultaneously Location: This position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices (College Park, MD, Bothell, WA) or fully remote in the USTravel: NoneJob ID: 1425 The approximate base salary range for this position is $126,887 - $166,127. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity.&nbsp; Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. &nbsp;Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.&nbsp; IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!&nbsp;At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.&nbsp;We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. US Technical Jobs.&nbsp;The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions.&nbsp; Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls.&nbsp; Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone.&nbsp; Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.&nbsp;&nbsp; US Non-Technical Jobs.&nbsp;Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply! &nbsp;

Staff Product Manager - Production Systems

About IonQ:&nbsp; 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. &nbsp;Location: This role can be based at our office in Bothell, WA (US) or in Oxford, England (UK).Travel: Twice per yearJob ID: 1453 The Role As a Staff Software Engineer for Developer Tools, you will be responsible for delivering the next generation of quantum compiler tools and features, with the focus of integration into quantum software applications, overall developer experience, documentation and developer tooling. Your work will involve setting high-level technical standards, mentoring senior engineers and scientists, and providing deep expertise to solve the most challenging problems in quantum compilation, optimization, and hardware interfaces. You will drive the adoption and enhancement of critical, user-facing compiler infrastructure, ensuring our tools are aligned with cutting-edge quantum research (e.g., advanced error mitigation, novel compiler optimization techniques). You will work across organizational boundaries, Compiler, QEC, Applications, and Engineering, to support scientific breakthroughs and define the technical strategy for packaging, documentation, and release processes for major components of IonQ’s developer tooling ecosystem. The Developer Tools team builds the critical software layer for IonQ’s quantum software tools. In this Staff role, you will be a key driver in shaping the future of this ecosystem, and bridging the gap between critical parts of our engineering and computing organizations. Your impact will be measured by the successful delivery of critical, cross-functional projects and the elevation of technical execution across the entire team.As a Staff Software Engineer, your influence extends beyond a single project; you define the technical bedrock upon which IonQ's developer ecosystem is built. The compiler is the critical interface where quantum algorithms are realized on hardware, and your architectural decisions will dictate the performance ceiling and accessibility of our systems. You will lead the charge in making advanced quantum techniques, from sophisticated hardware-aware compilation to state-of-the-art error mitigation, seamlessly available to every developer. This role offers the unique opportunity to leverage your deep experience to solve fundamental technical challenges, mentor the next generation of quantum software leaders, and accelerate the global adoption of quantum computing. Responsibilities Define the technical strategy and roadmap for major components of the compiler toolchain, optimization suite, and developer interfaces, ensuring long-term maintainability and performance. Serve as the primary architect and technical lead for large, complex engineering projects spanning multiple teams (e.g., integrating a new compilation paradigm or full-stack error mitigation strategy). Drive the design and implementation of highly scalable and robust interfaces for hardware-specific compilation features, including advanced pulse-level control and system diagnostics. Establish best practices and mentor engineers on software architecture, design patterns, testing methodologies, and maintainership. Collaborate closely with research teams to evaluate, prototype, and productize novel quantum algorithms and compilation techniques, bridging the gap between research and production. Oversee the comprehensive documentation, examples, tutorials, and packaging strategy for all compiler-related developer tools to ensure ease of adoption and a world-class user experience. Act as a key technical resource for the Applications Engineering team, providing deep expertise to employ compilation techniques to solve customer-specific challenges and gather requirements for new features. Champion continuous improvement in software engineering processes, automated testing, CI/CD, and validation standards across the Developer Tools organization. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent training, fellowship, or work experience. 10+ years of professional software engineering experience, with a significant portion spent in a technical leadership or architectural role. Deep expertise in Python and experience designing and maintaining large-scale, performance-critical software systems. Expert-level understanding of quantum computing principles, quantum circuits, optimization techniques, and compiler fundamentals. Proven track record of driving complex, cross-functional engineering projects from concept to production delivery. Experience in system-level architecture and design, translating high-level requirements into clear, actionable technical specifications and implementation plans. A history of mentorship and elevating the technical capabilities of a multi-level engineering team. Familiarity with Agentic AI coding tools and techniques, and experience integrating them into modern software development workflows. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a track record of authoring impactful technical papers, specifications, and external documentation. Preferred Qualifications: An advanced degree (PhD or Master's) in Physics, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on quantum computing or compiler technologies. Direct experience in compiler development (classical or quantum), particularly with optimization passes, intermediate representations, or static analysis tools. Deep expertise in system-level programming (C++, Rust) for high-performance computing or hardware interaction. Significant contributions to open-source software, especially in the quantum computing ecosystem (e.g., Qiskit, Pennylane, Cirq, ucc, jeff). Experience with low-level hardware control, pulse-level programming, dynamic circuits, or systems programming. A strong background in applied quantum error correction (QEC) or advanced quantum error mitigation techniques. A demonstrated ability to influence technical direction across organizational boundaries and secure buy-in for strategic initiatives. The approximate base salary range for this position is $167,808 - $219,704 (USD). The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity.&nbsp; Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. &nbsp;Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.&nbsp; IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!&nbsp;At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.&nbsp;We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. US Technical Jobs.&nbsp;The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions.&nbsp; Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls.&nbsp; Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone.&nbsp; Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.&nbsp;&nbsp; US Non-Technical Jobs.&nbsp;Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply! &nbsp;

Staff Software Engineer - Developer Tools

About IonQ:&nbsp; 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. &nbsp;Location: This position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices or fully remote in the US.Travel: Up to 10%Job ID: &nbsp;1482 The Role:&nbsp; We are seeking a senior software engineering manager to lead and grow our System Operations Software team, which builds and maintains software for our quantum systems. In this role, you’ll provide capabilities to improve customer experience and reduce operational toil. You’ll work closely with other software engineers, physicists, hardware engineers, and product managers to collectively solve systemic problems and improve system uptime and performance. The ideal candidate will have experience leading or contributing to multiple simultaneous initiatives, balancing activities with a keen eye for prioritization to maximize impact. You’ll be able to balance technical expertise with strong business judgment to make effective technology choices with lasting impact. You’ll strive for simplicity while demonstrating significant creativity and incisive judgment. You’ll enjoy learning technical topics, collaborating across multiple business streams, and playing a key role in helping us reach the next horizon in secure quantum computing. Responsibilities: Foster your team’s culture and build a high-trust team by promoting transparency, accountability, ownership, and psychological safety Hire, develop, and retain talent Demonstrate strong leadership and mentorship skills to foster a high-performing, innovative team environment that supports growth and retention Provide technical guidance to your team of software engineers and SREs to help build robust, well-engineered, and scalable software solutions Drive functional and technical delivery of key team and org-wide programs/initiatives Work collaboratively with cross-functional and senior management to influence and align on department-level goals and objectives Develop, implement, and iterate on processes, frameworks, and practices to achieve goals with well-defined success criteria Create widely circulated plans that drive consistency, clarity, and best practices, and build alignment across teams Reduce ambiguity by establishing a clear guiding strategy and goals that align with business priorities Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Physics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience 13+ years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience 6+ years of hands-on technical leadership and people management experience Experience with Kubernetes and containerization; strong understanding of container orchestration, microservices architecture, and cloud-native principles Experience with data engineering and data architecture Strong expertise in virtual machines, Linux/UNIX systems, kernels, and networking Demonstrable experience with Site Reliability Engineering practices such as SLOs, observability practices, Learning From Incidents/root cause analysis culture, and automation to eliminate toil&nbsp; Knowledge of team management best practices and demonstrated experience building and scaling effective teams that drive a high-performance, high-trust culture in a distributed work environment Sound project management, strong analytical skills, and the ability to establish meaningful metrics that help drive a high return on investment Customer focused mindset and the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with internal and external partners Preferred Qualifications: MS or PhD in Computer Science, Physics, Quantum Information Science, or a related degree 10+ years of technical leadership and people management experience 3+ years of managing distributed teams Contributions to large open source projects Past experience delivering and scaling a computation-as-a-service platform Familiarity with Google Kubernetes Engine A background in quantum computing and/or quantum information science The approximate base salary range for this position is $192,979 - $252,659. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity.&nbsp; Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. &nbsp;Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.&nbsp; IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!&nbsp;At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.&nbsp;We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. US Technical Jobs.&nbsp;The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions.&nbsp; Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls.&nbsp; Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone.&nbsp; Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.&nbsp;&nbsp; US Non-Technical Jobs.&nbsp;Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply! &nbsp;

Senior Manager, Software Engineering

About IonQ:&nbsp; 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. &nbsp;Location: This role can be based at our office in Bothell, WA (US) or in Oxford, England (UK).Travel: Twice per yearJob ID:&nbsp; 1452 The Role As a Senior Software Engineer for Developer Tools, you will be a key contributor to the software that connects quantum developers to IonQ's hardware. You will focus on contributing to quantum compiler tools and features that our users and internal research teams depend on to run applications. You will build tooling to give users deep insights into how their circuits are optimized and create intuitive, user-friendly interfaces for hardware-specific compiler passes, such as quantum error mitigation and quantum error correction, and ensure our tools are robust and well-documented. You will work closely with our Compiler, QEC, and Applications teams to take new features through development, testing, documentation, packaging, and release, and use software engineering best practices to document, distribute, and use them in quantum software applications. The Developer Tools team builds the critical software layer for the quantum ecosystem. In this role, you will help shape an ecosystem of tooling that turns high-level quantum circuits into optimized instructions for our quantum computers. Your work will directly impact the performance, reliability, and capabilities of quantum applications running on IonQ systems by focusing on the compiler's application-facing features and its connection to the hardware. The compiler is where quantum algorithms meet quantum hardware. Your work sits at the heart of this critical transformation. The tools you build will define how developers interact with our systems, enabling them to extract maximum performance, trust the compilation process, and tailor optimization strategies for their specific use cases. By focusing on compiler tools for applications, you empower developers to tackle real-world problems and push the boundaries of what's possible on quantum computers. You'll make advanced techniques accessible, from sophisticated error mitigation to hardware-aware compilation. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with world-class researchers and translate their innovations into production software that accelerates the path to quantum advantage for everyone. Responsibilities: Design, build, and maintain compiler toolchains, optimization tools, and circuit transformation libraries for developer-facing applications. Work with the Compiler and Applications teams to package, test, and document new compilation features for both internal and external developers. Architect and implement interfaces for hardware-specific compilation features, giving developers deeper control and visibility. Integrate automated error mitigation, quantum error correction, and other advanced compilation strategies into our cloud platform and SDKs. Maintain comprehensive documentation, examples, and tutorials for compilation workflows. Support the testing and validation of compilation features across different IonQ backends and system configurations, and capabilities such as mid-circuit measurement and branching. Collaborate with the Applications Engineering team to understand and address customer needs related to compilation and circuit optimization. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, or a related field, or equivalent training, fellowship, or work experience. 6+ years of professional software engineering experience in team environments. Deep proficiency in Python, our primary language. Experience with quantum computing, with an understanding of quantum gates and circuits. Familiar with the fundamentals of quantum compilation, error mitigation and quantum error correction. Experience with software maintenance, user community stewardship and software engineering best practices. Experience working with research or academic concepts and integrating them into scientific software workflows. Familiarity with Agentic AI coding tools and techniques such as skills, docstring generation, code review, and software engineering best practices. A track record of creating clear, comprehensive technical documentation. Experience with automated testing, CI/CD pipelines, and scientific software validation. Strong collaboration skills, with experience working across research and engineering teams. Preferred Qualifications: 8+ years of professional software experience. An advanced degree (PhD or Master's) in Physics, Computer Science, or a related field with a focus on quantum computing. A background in compiler development for either classical or quantum systems. An interest in or experience with hardware-level and hardware-specific compilation, such as pulse-level control or dynamic circuits. System-level programming experience with C++ or Rust for performance-critical code. Deep experience with quantum compilers, circuit optimization, or quantum error correction. Experience with quantum computing SDKs (Qiskit, Pennylane, Cirq). Understanding of trapped-ion quantum computing systems and their specific noise characteristics. Proficiency with or strong interest in open-source compiler tools like ucc and jeff Publications or significant contributions to quantum computing research or open-source projects. The approximate base salary range for this position is $145,920 - $191,047 (USD). The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity.&nbsp; Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. &nbsp;Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.&nbsp; At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.&nbsp;We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. US Technical Jobs.&nbsp;The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions.&nbsp; Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls.&nbsp; Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone.&nbsp; Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.&nbsp;&nbsp; US Non-Technical Jobs.&nbsp;Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!&nbsp; &nbsp;

Senior Software Engineer - Developer Tools

About IonQ:&nbsp; 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. &nbsp;Location: This role will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA.Travel: 10% travel, international and domesticJob ID:&nbsp;1543 The Role:&nbsp; We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer for Embedded Systems. In this role, 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.&nbsp; The electronic controls software team creates low level embedded software that orchestrates control for our quantum computers. In this role, you will work to expand the control scheduling and control flow of our quantum control system. This role requires working closely with research physicists, hardware engineers, fpga engineers, and other software teams at all stages of the software lifecycle. Responsibilities: Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve software components, systems, and features for embedded device control Write high-quality, well-tested, production-ready code in Rust and other languages Collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary staff Approach problems pragmatically Help us continuously improve how we do things Participate in the development process (planning, reporting, support) Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience 3+ years experience in software development in one or more general purpose programming languages, with knowledge of at least one systems programming language (e.g. C, C++, Rust) Experience on embedded hardware Experience writing deterministic real-time software Excellent verbal and written communication skills A love of collaborating in an interdisciplinary environment Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science, or related technical field Experience with compiler software design Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, or other hardware test equipment The approximate base salary range for this position is $151,756 - $198,688. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity.&nbsp; Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. &nbsp;Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.&nbsp; At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.&nbsp;We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. US Technical Jobs.&nbsp;The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions.&nbsp; Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls.&nbsp; Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone.&nbsp; Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.&nbsp;&nbsp; US Non-Technical Jobs.&nbsp;Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!&nbsp; &nbsp;

Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Systems

About IonQ:&nbsp; 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. &nbsp;Location: This role is based at our Boston, MA office, with the option to work a few days a week remotely.Travel: Up to 10% domesticJob ID: 1605 The Role:&nbsp; We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer. As a Senior Software 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 apply your deep technical expertise to build and maintain scalable, reliable, and researcher-friendly software that empowers our scientists to accelerate their research and development efforts in quantum networking, computing, and sensing. You will play a pivotal role in shaping our software architecture, driving SDLC best practices, improving system stability and observability, and mentoring a talented team to deliver innovative solutions that push the boundaries of quantum technology.&nbsp; Responsibilities: Develop, maintain, and support the research and development (R&amp;D) software used by our scientists, ensuring its stability, performance, and day-to-day reliability. Own the general software development lifecycle for our R&amp;D codebases, including triaging and fixing bugs, addressing regressions, and improving long-term code health. Improve observability across our R&amp;D software stack (logging, metrics, tracing, alerting) so issues are caught early and root-caused quickly. Contribute to the design, implementation, and management of our backend and frontend for R&amp;D data acquisition. Design, build, and maintain the continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure quality and rapid, reliable deployments. Design and implement robust systems for the automated calibration and bring-up of lab equipment. Review scientist-contributed code, providing constructive feedback and guidance on code cleanliness, architecture, and best practices. Interface with other IonQ software teams to ensure alignment and integration across systems. Proactively identify opportunities to make R&amp;D software more accessible, scalable, and self-service for scientists.&nbsp; Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent training, fellowship, or work experience. 5+ years professional experience in software engineering, including work on complex, cross-functional systems. Strong proficiency in Python, and comfort working below it when needed: debugging across the stack, reasoning about concurrency and async, networking protocols, and performance profiling. Experience owning the full SDLC for production software, including debugging, incident response, and ongoing maintenance. Experience designing, building, and maintaining CI/CD pipelines. Experience writing clear, concise, and comprehensive user-facing documentation, including tutorials, API reference guides, and internal knowledge base articles.&nbsp; Preferred Qualifications: 8+ years of professional software experience, ideally in a scientific or R&amp;D environment, supporting research teams. Experience developing software for hardware control, automation, or data acquisition. Demonstrated experience mentoring and providing technical leadership to other engineers. Experience with cloud infrastructure (AWS, GCP, or Azure) and modern DevOps practices. Experience with database design and management.&nbsp; What success looks like: In your first few months, you'll have onboarded across our R&amp;D codebases, started shipping fixes and reviewing scientist contributions, and identified the biggest stability and observability gaps to tackle. You act as a trusted partner to the scientists on the team: helping them write and structure code, supporting their tooling and documentation needs, running code reviews focused on software quality (organization, readability, maintainability), and flagging cases where deeper science-related review might be needed. No physics or quantum background required, but genuine interest in supporting research work is essential. By the end of your first six months, you'll own the SDLC health of at least one major codebase, with measurably improved observability and faster diagnosis of production issues. By the end of your first year, you'll be a recognized technical leader on the team, having driven at least one cross-cutting initiative that improved stability or contributor experience across our stack, and actively mentoring other engineers or scientist contributors.&nbsp; The approximate base salary range for this position is $145,920 - $191,047. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity.&nbsp; Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. &nbsp;Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.&nbsp; At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.&nbsp;We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. US Technical Jobs.&nbsp;The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions.&nbsp; Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls.&nbsp; Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone.&nbsp; Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.&nbsp;&nbsp; US Non-Technical Jobs.&nbsp;Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!&nbsp; &nbsp;

Senior Software Engineer

About IonQ:&nbsp; 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. &nbsp;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:&nbsp;1630 The Role:&nbsp; 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 to the control plane that orchestrates entanglement distribution across a real, multi-node network. The ideal candidate is a rigorous systems thinker who is equally comfortable debating photonics with research scientists and APIs with developers, and who thrives at the frontier where physics and product meet. Responsibilities: Define and own the multi-year product roadmap for quantum networking and devices, prioritizing investments across entanglement generation, the integration of quantum repeaters, and the control plane against measurable improvements in fidelity, rate, range, and time-to-market. Drive business growth for the quantum networking product line by identifying market opportunities, aligning product strategy with customer and application needs, supporting sales engagements, and contributing to revenue-generating product launches and partnerships. Lead cross-functional execution across hardware, software, research, and go-to-market teams, translating physics-layer capabilities into product specs, milestones, and customer-ready offerings on a committed cadence. Shape IonQ's quantum networking cloud and SaaS surface by defining how customers discover, schedule, and consume networking primitives via APIs, and partnering with engineering to ship developer-facing experiences that drive adoption. Serve as the product authority on quantum networking with customers and partners — including national labs, government sponsors, hyperscalers, and enterprise design partners — turning their input into validated requirements and committed roadmap. Contribute to functional planning and budgeting, owning the portion of the product budget required to execute the networking roadmap and presenting progress to executives, the company, and external audiences. Set the methods, frameworks, and trade-off models that the broader product organization adopts for evaluating networking and devices investments, raising the bar for technical product rigor across IonQ. Requirements: 8+ years of professional experience in product management for technical, hardware-adjacent, or research-driven products, with experience shipping at the intersection of physical devices and software, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Bachelor's degree in physics, electrical engineering, computer science, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Working fluency in quantum optics and/or photonics — sufficient to engage substantively with engineers and researchers on ion–photon interfaces, entanglement protocols, photonic component trade-offs, and detector physics. Strong grounding in classical networking — protocols, architecture, control planes, time synchronization, and how distributed systems handle latency, scheduling, and reliability. Demonstrated SaaS product experience — you've shipped cloud or API products at scale and understand what makes a backend technology feel like a product to a developer. Track record of leading complex, cross-functional programs without formal authority and earning the trust of senior engineering and research counterparts. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical trade-offs into clear narratives for executives, customers, and external audiences. Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in physics, electrical engineering, or a related technical field. Hands-on product or engineering experience with quantum repeaters, quantum memories, or QKD systems. Background working with trapped-ion, neutral-atom, or other matter-qubit modalities. Experience working with US government and defense customers (NIST, IARPA, DOE, DoD). Active involvement in relevant standards bodies (IETF QIRG, ETSI ISG QKD, etc.). The approximate base salary range for this position is $145,920 - $191,047. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity.&nbsp; Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. &nbsp;Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.&nbsp; At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.&nbsp;We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. US Technical Jobs.&nbsp;The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions.&nbsp; Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls.&nbsp; Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone.&nbsp; Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.&nbsp;&nbsp; US Non-Technical Jobs.&nbsp;Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!&nbsp; &nbsp;

Group Product Manager - Quantum Networking

About IonQ:&nbsp; 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. &nbsp;About Vector Atomic: Vector Atomic, an IonQ company, is building quantum technology to transform navigation, timing, geophysical exploration, and telecommunications. Our team of engineers, scientists, software developers, and operations professionals works together to solve complex challenges and turn bold ideas into real-world solutions. We value collaboration, curiosity, and diverse perspectives, and we give every team member the opportunity to make an immediate impact while growing their skills. If you’re excited to work on breakthrough technology in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you.&nbsp; Location: This role is based onsite at our office in Pleasanton, CA.Travel: Up to 5%, domestic or international.Job ID: 1687 The Role:&nbsp; Vector Atomic is building next-generation quantum devices designed for real-world applications, including GPS-free navigation, high-precision timing, geophysical exploration, and telecommunications. As a Senior Rust Software Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader within a rapidly growing, collaborative team of over 50 professionals delivering practical, transformational quantum technologies. In this high-impact role, you will architect and write production-quality Rust code, driving the software strategy for our advanced quantum instruments. You will collaborate deeply across disciplines with physicists, electronics engineers, and firmware engineers, taking ownership of system controllers, data acquisition pipelines, and critical control algorithms on ARM SoCs from concept to deployment. Responsibilities: Technical Leadership &amp; Architecture: Lead the design and development of reliable, high-performance, production-quality software architectures in Rust. System Control &amp; Drivers: Architect and verify system controllers on ARM SoCs, designing robust user-space drivers for complex peripherals (including mixed-signal devices) and low-latency data acquisition pipelines. Advanced Algorithm Implementation: Implement and optimize critical control loops and precision algorithms essential to the stability and operation of quantum sensing instruments. Hardware Integration &amp; Bring-up: Partner closely with hardware teams to lead board testing, hardware bring-up, and the implementation of fault-tolerant error-handling systems. Quantum Software Infrastructure: Oversee the development and scaling of core software libraries used for the control and automation of next-generation quantum systems. Mentorship &amp; Process Improvement: Champion continuous improvement within the development process—leading technical code reviews, project retrospectives, and mentoring junior engineers. Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field, with 6+ years of professional software engineering experience (with a proven track record in embedded or hardware-adjacent environments). To comply with the US export control laws, Vector Atomic employees must be U.S. citizens (born or naturalized), lawful U.S. permanent residents (i.e. green card holders), and certain categories of refugees, and asylees. Must be fully comfortable working hands-on in a laboratory environment alongside physical hardware and complex test setups. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to bridge technical gaps between hardware engineers, software teams, and physicists. Preferred Qualifications: Extensive background coding in C/C++ or utilizing Python and its scientific libraries for data analysis and modeling. Deep expertise in designing, modeling, and coding advanced control algorithms (such as PID loops) and fixed-point digital filters. Advanced experience interfacing with external hardware devices through protocols like TCP/UDP, UART, SPI, and I2C. Comprehensive background working with SoC/FPGA architectures and developing specialized Linux device drivers. Highly proficient in using standard test and measurement equipment—including oscilloscopes, function generators, and voltmeters—to benchmark, validate, and debug software performance. &nbsp;&nbsp;**Benefits will be provided by Vector Atomic, an IonQ Company, and will differ from the benefits listed on the IonQ website.**&nbsp; Benefits: Vector Atomic values teamwork, open and honest discourse, and work-life balance. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including: Platinum-level family health coverage (medical, dental, vision) Health and dependent care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Employer 401(k) contributions 20 days of paid time off &amp; 11 paid holidays Paid parental leave Fully stocked kitchen The approximate base salary range for this position is $142,113 - $186,063 per year. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity and benefits.&nbsp; It's atypical to be hired at the top end of this range for the role, as actual pay is based on several factors, including job-related knowledge, skills, and experienceCompensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity.&nbsp; Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. &nbsp;Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.&nbsp; At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.&nbsp;We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. US Technical Jobs.&nbsp;The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions.&nbsp; Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls.&nbsp; Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone.&nbsp; Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.&nbsp;&nbsp; US Non-Technical Jobs.&nbsp;Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law. If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!&nbsp; &nbsp;

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