Senior Software Network Engineer - Quantum Networking

🏢 Summary: Senior Infrastructure Software Engineer responsible for building and maintaining the infrastructure, CI/CD pipelines, and deployment systems supporting a distributed electronic hardware test automation platform. The role focuses on reliability, scalability, security, and remote provisioning across global engineering and manufacturing environments. You will lead infrastructure initiatives and collaborate with DevOps, SRE, hardware, and software teams to deliver robust automation solutions. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent experience, 5+ years experience in DevOps, SRE, or Infrastructure Engineering, Strong Linux system administration knowledge, Solid understanding of networking and security best practices, Strong programming skills in Python or Go, Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, Experience designing and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, Experience with Infrastructure-as-Code tools, Experience with provisioning tools such as iPXE 📃 Skills: Linux, Python, Go, Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab, Jenkins, GitHub, Terraform, Ansible, iPXE, CI/CD, Networking, Security, AWS, GCP, Azure, Prometheus, Grafana, ELK, gRPC, MQTT, PXE, Kickstart, Preseed 🏢 Description: About IonQ: 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. 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. 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. 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 & 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.Location: This role will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA.Travel: Up to 10%Job ID: 1438Compensation 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. 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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. 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. 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. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. 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. 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. 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. US Non-Technical Jobs. 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!

🏢 Summary: Senior Staff Software Engineer role focused on leading the design and integration of HPC software stacks with quantum computing systems, particularly integrating with SLURM and open HPC environments. The position involves building scalable interfaces between classical HPC clusters and quantum resources, optimizing scheduling and parallelization. The role also sets engineering best practices and drives high‑quality, production-grade HPC integrations. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or equivalent practical experience, 13+ years of software engineering experience, 5+ years of open source contributions, 2+ years experience with Slurm or other HPC batch schedulers, Experience with HPC technologies, Proficiency in C, C++ or Go, Advanced scripting in Python, Experience with Linux operating systems and tools, Familiarity with containerization and orchestration technologies, Familiarity with MPI or other multiprocessing schemes, Experience with workflow orchestration tools, Ability to meet U.S. export control requirements (U.S. Person status or eligible authorization) 📃 Skills: SLURM, LSF, PBS, GridEngine, HPC, C, C++, Go, Python, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes, Microk8s, MPI, Argo, Kubeflow 🏢 Description: About IonQ: 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. At scale, quantum computers will be integrated into classical datacenters — combining the unique strengths of CPUs, GPUs, and QPUs will help us solve the world's hardest problems. Today, we already use IonQ quantum computers in tandem with high-performance computer (HPC) clusters in applications like quantum machine learning and image analysis. As a Senior Staff Software Engineer leading our HPC integration, you'll help build and maintain our interfaces with SLURM and other open HPC stacks. Responsibilities: Lead the design and development of our HPC software stack integrations Establish best practices for code development, quality assurance, documentation, and continuous integration and deployment Lead and participate in code reviews Effectively self-manage projects, priorities, deadlines, and deliverables; Identify, track and mitigate execution roadblocks and technical risks Mentor junior staff members; we'll ultimately be building a team around you! Help minimize overhead between classical and quantum resources through efficient scheduling and parallelization You'd be a good fit with: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT or equivalent practical experience -- untraditional backgrounds are welcome and encouraged! 13+ years experience in software engineering 5+ years experience of open source contributions 2+ years experience with Slurm or other HPC batch schedulers (LSF, PBS, GridEngine, etc.) and/or other HPC technologies Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Microk8s Familiarity with MPI or other multiprocessing schemes Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Argo Workflows, Kubeflow) Significant experience with system languages like C/C++ or Go, and advanced scripting in Python Established experience in Linux operating system, environment, and tools You'd be a great fit with: 15+ years experience in software engineering 10+ years experience of making open source contributions 5+ years in High Performance Compute cluster management 2+ years experience as an open source project maintainer with an active community Expert-level knowledge of Fortran and/or C Familiarity with quantum software stacks like MQSS or OpenQSE Familiarity with distributed computing frameworks like Ray or Dask Experience with GPU programming models such as CUDA (or even better: CUDA Quantum) Expert analysis skills in areas like statistical testing, modeling and general optimization Knowledge of one or more domains of computational physics (PDEs, n-body, large-dimension integration, stochastic systems, ...) Familiarity with common machine learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow Exposure to quantum physics and/or quantum information science Location: This is a hybrid role based at our headquarters in College Park, MD or at our Bothell, Washington facility.Travel: 10%Job ID: 1135 The approximate base salary range for this position is $187,358- $245,300. 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. 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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. 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. 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. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. 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. 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. 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. US Non-Technical Jobs. 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!

🏢 Summary: Staff Quantum Control Hardware Engineer role focused on designing low-noise, high-precision mixed-signal hardware for quantum networking nodes and sensing systems. The position involves building and integrating physical layer interfaces to control optical sources and single-photon detectors for secure quantum communication. You will lead hardware architecture from design through system integration, ensuring signal integrity and synchronization across quantum network nodes. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field, 8+ years of experience in mixed-signal hardware design and PCB layout, Expertise in low-noise analog circuit design, Experience with high-speed ADCs and DACs, Proficiency with EDA tools for schematic capture and PCB layout, Strong knowledge of signal integrity and power integrity, Experience maintaining low phase noise and jitter in hardware systems, Eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology (U.S. Person status or authorization) 📃 Skills: Mixed-signal, Analog, PCB, ADC, DAC, Altium, Cadence, FPGA, Signal-integrity, Power-integrity, QKD, Optics, Fiber-optic, EDA, Instrumentation 🏢 Description: About IonQ: 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. We are looking for a Staff Quantum Control Hardware Engineer to join our Networking, Sensing, and Security division. As a Staff 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 and networked systems to solve the world's most complex problems. In this role, you will design the critical physical layer interface for next-generation quantum networking nodes and high-precision sensing devices. You will build the low-noise, high-precision mixed-signal hardware necessary to control optical sources and read single-photon detectors with the fidelity required for secure quantum communication and entanglement distribution. This is an exciting opportunity to define the hardware architecture that will enable the future of the quantum internet and ultra-secure communications. Responsibilities: Design and develop low-noise, high-precision mixed-signal circuit boards (DACs/ADCs) to drive optical modulators and laser sources for quantum networking protocols. Engineer ultra-low-noise readout interfaces for single-photon detectors used in Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) and sensing applications. Ensure hardware designs maintain the signal integrity and coherence required to preserve quantum states during transmission and transduction. Collaborate closely with FPGA Engineers to receive timing specifications and deliver signal conditioning specs for synchronization across network nodes. Lead the full hardware lifecycle from schematic capture and PCB layout to simulation, testing, and system integration within a sensing or security testbed. Troubleshoot complex hardware interactions to minimize phase noise and jitter in networking hardware. Mentor junior hardware engineers and drive technical decision-making regarding the physical layer architecture for security products. You'd be a good fit with: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related engineering discipline. 8+ years of experience (or equivalent) in mixed-signal hardware design and PCB layout. Deep expertise in designing low-noise analog circuits and high-precision instrumentation. Proven experience with high-speed ADCs/DACs and signal conditioning chains. Proficiency with EDA tools for schematic capture and PCB layout (e.g., Altium, Cadence). Strong understanding of signal integrity, power integrity, and grounding in sensitive measurement systems. You'd be a great fit with: Experience designing hardware for low-latency networks, optical communications, or quantum communications. Knowledge of precision sensing applications (e.g., magnetometry, atomic clocks). Familiarity with FPGA interfacing for high-speed protocol timing. Background in controlling fiber-optic components. Location: This role will work onsite at our offices located in Bothell, WA or Vista, CA.Travel: Up to 10%Job ID: 1251 The approximate base salary range for this position is $128,119 - $167,740. 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. 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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. 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. 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. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. 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. 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. 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. US Non-Technical Jobs. 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!

🏢 Summary: Staff Software Engineer role focused on leading the architecture and development of scalable Identity and Access Management (IAM) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) systems for a cloud-based quantum computing platform. The position drives cross-team initiatives around authentication, authorization, and identity lifecycle management, ensuring high availability, security, and enterprise-grade access control. The engineer acts as the technical authority for IAM/RBAC design and critical security decisions across multiple products. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering or related field or equivalent experience, 8+ years professional software engineering experience, 4+ years experience designing and operating IAM and RBAC systems in production at scale, Experience implementing SAML 2.0 in production, Proven experience leading large-scale, cross-team technical projects, Strong knowledge of microservices architecture, Understanding of event-driven systems, Understanding of data consistency patterns, Backend programming experience in Go or JavaScript, Ability to meet U.S. export control requirements (U.S. Person status or eligibility) 📃 Skills: IAM, RBAC, SAML, Go, JavaScript, Microservices, Kubernetes, GCP, ABAC, Authentication, Authorization, Event-driven, Cloud, Security 🏢 Description: About IonQ: 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. 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. 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. 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. Make high-impact architectural decisions around: 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 You'd be a good fit with: 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 Location: This role will work onsite or hybrid at our office located in Bothell, WA.Travel: Once per quarterJob ID: 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 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. 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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. 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. 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. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. 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. 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. 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. US Non-Technical Jobs. 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!

🏢 Summary: Senior Software Engineer role focused on building and maintaining developer-facing quantum compiler tools that connect quantum applications to hardware. The position involves designing optimization toolchains, integrating error mitigation and correction techniques, and delivering robust, well-documented features into cloud platforms and SDKs. The role directly impacts performance and usability of quantum applications by translating research innovations into production-grade compiler software. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Physics or related field, 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, Deep proficiency in Python, Experience with quantum computing and understanding of quantum gates and circuits, Knowledge of quantum compilation, error mitigation, and quantum error correction, Experience with software maintenance and engineering best practices, Experience integrating research concepts into scientific software, Experience with automated testing and CI/CD pipelines, Ability to produce clear technical documentation, Experience collaborating across research and engineering teams 📃 Skills: Python, Quantum, Compilers, QEC, ErrorMitigation, CI/CD, Testing, SDKs, Cloud, C++, Rust, Qiskit, Cirq, Pennylane 🏢 Description: About IonQ: 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. Location: This role can be based at our office in Bothell, WA (US) or in Oxford, England (UK).Travel: Twice per yearJob ID: 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. 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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. 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. 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. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. 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. 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. 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. US Non-Technical Jobs. 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!

🏢 Summary: Staff Process Development Engineer responsible for improving and implementing engineering and operational processes in a complex, cross-functional quantum technology environment. The role focuses on driving efficiency, selecting and deploying process tools, and leading continuous improvement initiatives across engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain teams. It involves stakeholder alignment, process design, and rollout of scalable solutions. 🗂️ Requirements: 8+ years engineering experience in complex operational environment or leading engineering delivery projects, Experience with Agile or Lean Six Sigma or Value Stream Mapping methodologies, Background in systems engineering or program management or configuration management, Experience conducting trade studies and selecting software tools, Ability to lead cross-functional process development initiatives, Strong verbal and written communication skills, Eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology (U.S. Person status or required authorization) 📃 Skills: Agile, Lean, SixSigma, ValueStreamMapping, SystemsEngineering, ProgramManagement, ConfigurationManagement, ProcessDevelopment, TechnicalWriting, ITSystems 🏢 Description: About IonQ: 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. Location: This role will be based at our office in College Park, MD, or Bothell, Washington, and can work remotely up to 3 days per week.Travel: 10%Job ID: 1474 The Role: We are looking for a Staff Process Development Engineer. As a Process Development Engineer in the Engineering Operations group, you'll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to solve the world's most complex problems. Engineering Operations works across IonQ's technical teams, often at the intersection of Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Product, solving problems and implementing solutions to increase company speed and efficiency. Responsibilities: Identify and understand pain points, gaps, and opportunities for improvement in existing approaches and processes within engineering and partner teams. Capture and refine the NGOs (needs, goals, objectives) and requirements for successful process solutions using input from end users and stakeholders. Develop methods to achieve process NGOs and meet requirements, including creation of project plans and solution proposals. Conduct trade studies to analyze and select software tools as required for process development efforts. Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships Secure buy-in from key stakeholders such as managers, TPMs, and executives for process proposals. Development, implement and roll out process solutions independently or as a lead with vendor and contractor support. Create resources for end users including training materials, help pages, and procedural documents. Manage communications, announcements, and user questions related to your process areas. Proactively monitor process and software tool effectiveness for continuous improvement opportunities. Requirements: 8+ years experience as an engineer in a complex operational environment or as a lead on engineering delivery projects. Certification or experience with Agile, Lean Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping, or other similar methodologies. Adeptness collaborating across diverse communication, collaboration and management styles. Ability to align stakeholders with diverging opinions and drive towards a common solution. An extreme ownership mindset that underlies how you approach problems. A systems engineering, program management, and/or configuration management background. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Preferred Qualifications: Expert knowledge of a variety of business process approaches. Technical writing experience. MBA. Experience with IT systems and tool administration. Experience managing and collaborating with vendors to complete projects. A love of building and fixing systems and processes. The approximate base salary range for this position is $126,887 - $166,127. 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. 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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. 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. 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. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. 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. 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. 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. US Non-Technical Jobs. 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!

🏢 Summary: Staff Electrical Engineer role leading the architecture and end-to-end development of complex mixed-signal PCBAs for next-generation quantum sensors. Responsible for high-density PCB design, system integration, testing, and manufacturing support while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Focused on translating advanced physics requirements into robust, high-performance hardware solutions. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering or related field, 8+ years of professional electrical engineering experience, 5+ years of mixed-signal PCBA design experience, Experience with professional ECAD tools, Expertise in high-density PCB design, Experience with SoCs, FPGAs, and MCUs system-level design, Experience designing precision low-noise electronics, Knowledge of signal integrity and power distribution design, Proficiency with laboratory test and measurement equipment, Experience with PLM systems and ECO management, U.S. Person status compliant with export control regulations 📃 Skills: PCB, PCBA, ECAD, FPGA, MCU, SoC, RF, Mixed-signal, BGA, Signal-integrity, EMI, EMC, PLM, Altium, ASIC, Thermal-analysis, SWaPC, Instrumentation 🏢 Description: About IonQ: 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. 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. Location: This role is based onsite at our office in Pleasanton, CA.Travel: Up to 5%Job ID: 1644The Role As a Staff Engineer - Electrical, you will be a cornerstone of our multidisciplinary engineering team, leading the design and development of cutting-edge electronics for next-generation quantum sensors. This high-impact role requires a blend of technical mastery and creative problem-solving to architect complex PCB Assemblies featuring FPGAs, MCUs, Mixed-Signal, and RF circuits. You will oversee the entire product lifecycle—from conceptualizing high-level architectures to hands-on troubleshooting—ensuring that our groundbreaking quantum instruments meet rigorous performance and quality standards. We are looking for an agile, mentor-minded leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about translating complex physics requirements into robust hardware reality. Responsibilities Architectural Leadership: Lead high-level electrical architecture for quantum sensors, balancing complex trade-offs between size, weight, power, and performance (SWaPC). End-to-End PCB Development: Own the full development cycle, including requirement gathering, schematic capture, layout design, fabrication coordination, and performance verification. Technical Mentorship: Serve as a technical guide for the electrical engineering team, conducting rigorous design reviews and establishing hardware development best practices. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with physicists and mechanical, software, and optical engineers to translate system requirements into precision electronic designs. System Integration & Testing: Assist with board bring-up, debugging, and system-level integration to ensure all instrument specifications are met. Manufacturing Support: Support production by troubleshooting issues, developing test verification procedures, and optimizing boards for yield, quality, and testability. Continuous Improvement: Drive the evolution of engineering procedures and refine PCB designs to enhance instrument performance. Documentation & Compliance: Maintain precise design records within a cloud-based PLM system, managing revisions and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs). Requirements Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (or related field) with 8–12 years of experience, or a Master's degree with 8+ years of experience. 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. Design Expertise: At least 5 years of professional experience developing complex, mixed-signal PCBA designs using professional ECAD tools. Technical Proficiency: * Expertise in high-density PCB design (fine-pitch BGAs, high-speed differential pairs, and mixed-signal architectures). Deep understanding of system-level design for programmable devices including SoCs, FPGAs, and MCUs. Proven ability to design precision electronics with strict noise and ripple specifications. Mastery of controlled impedance structures, signal integrity, power distribution networks, and EMI/EMC-aware layout practices. Lab Skills: Proficiency in a laboratory environment, including the use of standard electronic instrumentation for testing and hardware debugging. Operational Tools: Experience using PLM systems to manage designs and ECOs. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate across diverse engineering disciplines. Preferred Qualifications Software Mastery: Advanced expertise in Altium Designer for schematic capture, layout, library management, and output generation. Specialized Circuitry: Experience designing and implementing RF circuits on traditional PCBs or ceramic substrates. Photonic Integration: Previous experience integrating electronics with high-precision components like lasers, AOMs, and photodetectors. Thermal Engineering: Knowledge of thermal analysis, including the use of heatsinking, copper pours, thermal vias, and component derating. ASIC Knowledge: Foundational skills in defining, simulating, and verifying ASIC designs. Industry Background: Professional experience in the precision sensor sector, specifically with atomic clocks or Inertial Navigation Systems (INS). **Benefits will be provided by Vector Atomic, an IonQ Company, and will differ from the benefits listed on the IonQ website.** 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 & 11 paid holidays Paid parental leave Fully stocked kitchen The approximate base salary range for this position is $163,430 to $213,972 per year. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity and benefits. 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 experience level.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. 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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. 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. 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. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. 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. 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. 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. US Non-Technical Jobs. 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!

🏢 Summary: Staff M365 Platform Engineer & Owner responsible for leading and engineering a secure Microsoft 365 GCC High environment. The role combines tenant ownership, deep hands-on configuration, automation, governance implementation, and complex tenant-to-tenant migrations. Focused on ensuring compliance, security, and operational excellence across Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and Entra ID. 🗂️ Requirements: 6-8+ years managing Microsoft 365 and Exchange Online in enterprise environments, Proven experience with M365 GCC High or sovereign cloud environments, Strong expertise in Entra ID (Azure AD) configuration and identity synchronization, Expert-level PowerShell scripting for M365 administration, Experience executing tenant-to-tenant migrations (M&A), Hands-on configuration of Exchange Online mail flow, transport rules, and DNS, Implementation of DLP, Conditional Access, and retention policies, Familiarity with NIST 800-171, CMMC, or DFARS 7012, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, U.S. citizenship and eligibility for U.S. government security clearance 📃 Skills: M365, Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, EntraID, AzureAD, PowerShell, GraphAPI, DNS, DLP, ConditionalAccess, NIST, CMMC, DFARS, ShareGate, BitTitan 🏢 Description: About IonQ: 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. IONQ is seeking a Staff M365 Platform Engineer & Owner to serve as the primary technical lead and operational steward for our Microsoft 365 GCC High ecosystem. This role is designed for a high-level individual contributor who can bridge the gap between strategic governance and deep technical execution. You will own the technical roadmap for our tenant while personally driving the complex configurations, migrations, and automations required to maintain a secure, compliant, and high-performing environment. Responsibilities: Platform Ownership & Engineering Tenant Stewardship: Act as the primary technical owner for the M365 GCC High tenant, ensuring all workloads (Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, Entra ID) are integrated and optimized. Hands-on Administration: Lead the technical configuration of mail flow, transport rules, and DNS for Exchange Online, ensuring GCC High compliance and reliability. Automation & Scripting: Build and maintain PowerShell scripts and Graph API integrations to automate lifecycle management, site provisioning, and security auditing. Governance Implementation: Translate high-level governance policies into technical controls, including DLP, Conditional Access, and retention labels. Migration & Integration (M&A) Technical Execution: Lead the hands-on migration of identities and data (mailboxes, drives, sites) during Mergers and Acquisitions, utilizing tools like ShareGate or BitTitan. Mail Flow Design: Design and validate complex mail routing and shared/resource mailbox mapping during tenant consolidations. Vendor Validation: Review and validate the technical deliverables of external partners to ensure they meet IONQ's engineering and compliance standards. Operational Excellence Tier 3 Support: Serve as the final escalation point for complex technical issues involving mail routing, identity synchronization, or platform performance. Service Lifecycle: Manage the rollout of new M365 features, assessing their impact on the GCC High environment and security posture. Documentation: Create and maintain technical runbooks, architectural diagrams, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). You'd be a good fit with: Platform Depth: 6-8+ years of hands-on experience managing M365/Exchange Online in an enterprise environment. GCC High Expertise: Proven experience operating within sovereign cloud boundaries (GCC/GCCH) and understanding their specific technical limitations. Identity & Security: Strong proficiency in Entra ID (Azure AD), including identity synchronization, application registrations, and security/compliance center configurations. Scripting Mastery: Expert-level PowerShell skills for managing M365 workloads at scale. M&A Experience: Direct experience executing at least one major tenant-to-tenant migration. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related technical field. Compliance: Familiarity with NIST 800-171, CMMC, or DFARS 7012 requirements. Clearance: Must be a U.S. Citizen and be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance (Secret or higher) if required You'd be a great fit with: Microsoft 365 Certified: Administrator Expert Microsoft 365 Certified: Messaging Administrator Associate Microsoft Identity and Access Administrator (SC-300) CompTIA: Security+ or CySA+ or CASP+ Location: Preferably this role will be based at our office in Bothell, Washington, or can be based at our office in College Park, MD, and can work remotely up to 3 days per week.Travel: Occasional travel for team or company meetingsJob ID: 1439 The approximate base salary range for this position is $131,962 - $172,773. 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. 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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. 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. 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. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. 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. 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. 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. US Non-Technical Jobs. 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!

🏢 Summary: Staff Engineer, Foundry Management role focused on transitioning advanced nanofabrication technologies from research-scale development to foundry-scale mass production for quantum devices. The position involves leading external production partnerships, optimizing fabrication workflows, and ensuring device manufacturing meets performance, volume, and timeline targets. The role supports large-scale commercialization of cutting-edge quantum hardware. 🗂️ Requirements: 10+ years of experience in fabrication and device production management, Experience transitioning or developing technologies for foundry-scale production, Deep understanding of fabrication and device physics principles, Knowledge of photonic, electronic, and MEMS devices, Ability to translate device performance and production requirements into production plans, Ability to communicate and align with internal and external stakeholders, Eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology (U.S. Person status or appropriate authorization) 📃 Skills: Nanofabrication, Fabrication, DevicePhysics, Photonics, Electronics, MEMS, Foundry, MassProduction, ProcessIntegration, Semiconductors, QuantumDevices, 3DIntegration, AdvancedPackaging 🏢 Description: About IonQ: 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. Location: This role will be based on-site at our Boston, MA office. We are open to hybrid and remote options for the right candidate.Travel: Up to 25%, primarily domesticJob ID: 1475 The Role: We are looking for a Staff Engineer, Foundry Management. As a Staff 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 oversee the transition of leading nanofabrication technologies from small scale fabrication to foundry scale mass production. You will work closely with research scientists, engineers, and product managers to prepare existing fabrication workflows for transition to foundries, establish relationships with mass production partners, and ensure production of devices meets required timelines and specifications. Responsibilities: Manage relationships with foundries and large scale production partners for cutting edge device platforms Select optimal development and production partners based on device and technology platform needs Work with research scientists to optimize existing process flows for foundry scale integration Partner with product teams to ensure production timelines match target product specifications and volumes Transition technology and IP from research developments within IonQ to external production partners Propose new techniques for large scale production of quantum devices Requirements: 10+ years of experience in managing fabrication and device production Experience transitioning or developing new technologies for foundry scale production Deep understanding of fabrication and device physics principles including photonic, electronic, and mems devices The ability to synthesize complex device performance and production requirements into a device production plan Ability to effectively communicate and form consensus with external and internal stakeholders through documents and presentations Preferred Qualifications: 3D integration or advanced packaging expertise A track record of successful producing devices at scale for commercial use Experience developing and marketing quantum or optical devices Experience launching and completing new endeavors within large organizations The approximate base salary range for this position is $126,887 - $166,127. 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. 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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. 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. 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. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. 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. 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. 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. US Non-Technical Jobs. 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!

🏢 Summary: Technical Lead role focused on architecting and developing real-time embedded control systems for next-generation quantum instruments. The position combines hands-on C/C++ and Rust development on ARM-based platforms with system architecture, control algorithm implementation, and hardware bring-up. It requires leading cross-functional teams to build scalable, high-performance quantum control frameworks. 🗂️ Requirements: BS/MS in EE, CE, or CS with 8–12 years of experience or PhD with 8+ years of experience, U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (export control requirement), Proven expertise in complex embedded system architecture, Strong experience in low-level systems programming and hardware-software interfaces, Proficiency in C/C++ and Rust for production systems, Experience designing and implementing real-time control algorithms, Hands-on experience with hardware bring-up and board testing, Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using profilers and debuggers, Experience leading technical initiatives across multidisciplinary teams, Comfortable working in laboratory environments 📃 Skills: C, C++, Rust, ARM, SoC, STM32, Linux, Embedded, TCP, UART, MMAP, PID, DSP, FPGA, Python, CI/CD 🏢 Description: About IonQ: 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. 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. Location: This role is based onsite at our office in Pleasanton, CA.Travel: Up to 5%Job ID: 1590The Role As a Technical Lead for Real-Time Control Systems, you will provide the architectural vision and technical leadership necessary to build next-generation quantum instruments. You will be responsible for designing complex embedded systems on ARM SoC and ST Micro platforms, developing robust data acquisition pipelines, and implementing the control algorithms that drive precision sensing technology. This role sits at the intersection of hardware and software, requiring you to bridge the gap between physicists, electronics engineers, and firmware teams. Beyond writing production-quality code, you will serve as a mentor and strategist, driving coding standards, hardware bring-up strategies, and the continuous improvement of development infrastructure to ensure the scalability of quantum control frameworks. Responsibilities Technical Leadership: Provide architectural direction for real-time control systems and lead technical discussions across hardware and firmware teams. System Architecture: Design system controllers on ARM SoC, including user-space drivers, libraries, and reusable frameworks for quantum system control. Software Development: Write high-performance, production-quality code in C/C++ and Rust, establishing team-wide best practices and coding standards. Control Theory & Implementation: Define and implement essential control algorithms, including robust control loops with reliable error handling for precision instruments. Hardware Collaboration: Lead board testing and hardware bring-up strategies in coordination with hardware engineers. Mentorship: Guide junior and senior engineers through code reviews, pair programming, and proactive technical coaching. Process Improvement: Drive the evolution of development processes, tooling, and infrastructure, including CI/CD and automated testing. Strategic Representation: Act as the primary technical voice for the team during cross-functional reviews and strategic planning sessions. Requirements BS/MS in EE, CE, or CS with 8–12 years of experience, or a PhD with 8+ years of related work experience. 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. Embedded Expertise: Demonstrated mastery of complex embedded system architecture and designing software systems from the ground up. Systems Programming: Deep understanding of hardware-software interfaces (TCP, UART, MMAP) and low-level system programming. Technical Problem Solving: Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills using profilers, debuggers, and simulation tools. Leadership: Proven ability to lead technical initiatives and influence engineering decisions across multi-disciplinary teams. Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for articulating complex concepts to diverse audiences. Environment: Must be comfortable working in a laboratory setting. Preferred Qualifications Rust Proficiency: Extensive experience developing production Rust systems, including async runtimes, concurrency patterns, and performance optimization. C++ Hybrid: Experience with embedded Linux alongside a strong understanding of C/C++ systems programming. Advanced Control Theory: Expert-level knowledge of PID, state-space controllers, and adaptive control algorithms. DSP & Algorithms: Experience with fixed-point algorithms, digital signal processing (DSP), and digital filter design. Hardware-Software Co-design: Strong background working with SoC/FPGA devices and Linux kernel/device driver development. Tooling & Scripting: Proficiency in Python for scientific libraries and developer tool creation. Lab Equipment Mastery: Hands-on experience using oscilloscopes, function generators, and voltmeters to verify code performance. DevOps for Embedded: Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and automated testing frameworks tailored for hardware/firmware. Compensation The approximate base salary range for this position is $163,430- $213,972. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site. **Benefits will be provided by Vector Atomic, an IonQ Company, and will differ from the benefits listed on the IonQ website.** 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 & 11 paid holidays Paid parental leave Fully stocked kitchen 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. 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. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. 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. 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. The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. 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. 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. 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. US Non-Technical Jobs. 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!