Staff Engineer Firmware

🏢 Summary: Senior Rust Software Engineer role focused on architecting and delivering production-quality Rust software for next-generation quantum devices used in navigation, timing, and sensing. The position leads system control, data acquisition, and control algorithm development on ARM-based platforms, collaborating closely with hardware and physics teams. This is a hands-on, high-impact role in embedded and hardware-integrated environments. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field, 6+ years of professional software engineering experience, Proven experience in embedded or hardware-adjacent environments, U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or asylee (export control compliance), Hands-on experience working in laboratory environments with physical hardware, Strong cross-disciplinary communication and collaboration skills 📃 Skills: Rust, C, C++, Python, ARM, SoC, FPGA, Linux, TCP, UDP, UART, SPI, I2C, PID, Embedded, Drivers 🏢 Description: Location: Pleasanton, CA (onsite) Travel: Up to 5%, domestic or international The Role: Vector Atomic is building next-generation quantum devices designed for real-world applications, including GPS-free navigation, high-precision timing, geophysical exploration, and telecommunications. As a Senior Rust Software Engineer, you will serve as a technical leader within a rapidly growing, collaborative team delivering practical, transformational quantum technologies. In this high-impact role, you will architect and write production-quality Rust code, driving the software strategy for advanced quantum instruments. You will collaborate across disciplines with physicists, electronics engineers, and firmware engineers, taking ownership of system controllers, data acquisition pipelines, and critical control algorithms on ARM SoCs from concept to deployment. Responsibilities: Technical Leadership & Architecture: - Lead the design and development of reliable, high-performance, production-quality software architectures in Rust. System Control & Drivers: - Architect and verify system controllers on ARM SoCs. - Design robust user-space drivers for complex peripherals, including mixed-signal devices. - Develop low-latency data acquisition pipelines. Advanced Algorithm Implementation: - Implement and optimize critical control loops and precision algorithms essential to the stability and operation of quantum sensing instruments. Hardware Integration & Bring-up: - Partner with hardware teams to lead board testing and hardware bring-up. - Implement fault-tolerant error-handling systems. Quantum Software Infrastructure: - Oversee the development and scaling of core software libraries used for control and automation of next-generation quantum systems. Mentorship & Process Improvement: - Lead technical code reviews and project retrospectives. - Mentor junior engineers and drive continuous improvement in development processes. Requirements: - Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related field with 6+ years of professional software engineering experience. - Proven track record in embedded or hardware-adjacent environments. - Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident, refugee, or asylee in compliance with U.S. export control laws. - Comfortable working hands-on in a laboratory environment with physical hardware and complex test setups. - Exceptional communication and collaboration skills. Preferred Qualifications: - Extensive experience with C/C++ or Python and scientific libraries for data analysis and modeling. - Expertise in advanced control algorithms such as PID loops and fixed-point digital filters. - Experience interfacing with external hardware via TCP/UDP, UART, SPI, and I2C. - Experience with SoC/FPGA architectures and Linux device driver development. - Proficiency with test and measurement equipment such as oscilloscopes, function generators, and voltmeters. Benefits: - 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 and 11 paid holidays - Paid parental leave - Fully stocked kitchen The approximate base salary range for this position is $142,113 - $186,063 per year. Total compensation includes base, bonus, equity, and benefits. Compensation is based on education, qualifications, experience, office location, and market data. Participation in benefit plans will be provided upon offer of employment.

🏢 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 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: The offer is for a PIC Laser Scientist responsible for designing and transitioning ultra-low-noise laser and frequency comb systems from discrete optical setups to photonic integrated circuit (PIC) platforms for quantum timing and sensing applications. The role combines system architecture, nonlinear optics, precision metrology, and chip-level simulation to develop next-generation laser systems. It involves hands-on laboratory work, PIC design, frequency stabilization, and cross-functional integration with atomic clocks and quantum sensors. 🗂️ Requirements: PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field, 3+ years experience with ultra-stable cavities, frequency combs, or atomic clocks, Hands-on experience measuring RIN, frequency noise, and phase noise, Experience with Phase Noise Analyzers and high-speed RF equipment, Experience with supercontinuum generation or SHG in nonlinear media, Proficiency in fiber fusion splicing and free-space optical assembly, U.S. Person status for export control compliance 📃 Skills: PIC, SiN, TFLN, Tantala, Lumerical, COMSOL, FDTD, MODE, Python, MATLAB, PDH, f-2f, PID, MOPA, RF, RIN, SHG 🏢 Description: Location: Pleasanton, CA (onsite) Travel: Up to 5% The Role: As a PIC Laser Scientist, you will bridge the gap between fundamental optical physics and scalable chip-scale technology. You will be responsible for the end-to-end development of custom laser systems, evolving them from initial concept through system-level integration. Your work will primarily focus on architecting the transition of high-precision frequency combs and ultra-low-noise systems from traditional discrete components to advanced Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) platforms. By combining hands-on benchtop metrology with sophisticated chip-level simulation, you will drive the innovation of laser architectures for next-generation quantum timing, atomic clocks, and inertial sensors. Responsibilities: System Architecture: Develop custom laser systems from fiber-based oscillators to integrated chip-scale architectures. PIC Design & Simulation: Design and simulate PIC layouts optimized for high-Q micro-resonators and dispersion-engineered nonlinear optics using materials like SiN, TFLN, and Tantala. Translation & Integration: Architect the migration of frequency combs and low-noise systems from discrete fiber/free-space components to PIC platforms. Assembly & Characterization: Build and characterize conventional systems, including fiber spooling, MOPA configurations, and discrete nonlinear conversion stages. Precision Metrology: Perform rigorous characterization of frequency noise, phase noise, and Allan deviation at both the benchtop and chip levels. Frequency Stabilization: Develop testing protocols for stabilization architectures, including PDH locking and f-2f self-referencing. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with hardware teams to integrate laser systems into atomic clocks and quantum timing sensors. Requirements: 3+ years of professional experience working with ultra-stable cavities, frequency combs, or atomic clocks. PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with a focus on atomic/optical physics, frequency metrology, or integrated photonics. Metrology Expertise: Hands-on experience measuring RIN, frequency noise, and phase noise using Phase Noise Analyzers and high-speed RF equipment. Nonlinear Optics: Experience with supercontinuum generation or SHG in bulk crystals, nonlinear fibers, or integrated waveguides. Fiber & Bulk Optics: Proficiency in fiber fusion splicing (PM/specialty), fiber spooling, and high-tolerance free-space assembly. To comply with US export control laws, employees must be U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or otherwise authorized to work under applicable regulations. Benefits: 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 and 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. Total compensation includes base, bonus, equity, and benefits. Compensation varies based on education, qualifications, experience, and market data.

🏢 Summary: Senior Software Network Engineer role focused on architecting and operating the high-level service plane for distributed quantum networking and sensing systems, bridging quantum hardware with classical infrastructure. The position centers on building secure, scalable, and highly available network and system management solutions in cloud-like environments. You will design, implement, and maintain secure network control plane services using modern distributed systems practices. 🗂️ Requirements: 5+ years experience in senior software engineering for large-scale distributed systems or cloud infrastructure, Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or related technical field, Proficiency in Python and/or Go, Proficiency in C/C++ or Rust, Experience building and maintaining Linux/Unix systems, Experience with containerization and secure remote access, Experience architecting system and network management solutions in virtualized or containerized environments, Strong experience designing web APIs and distributed or real-time systems with high availability, Knowledge of network security practices including AAA and RBAC, Experience implementing secure communication protocols such as TLS 1.3 and SSH, Eligibility to access U.S. export-controlled technology (U.S. Person status or required authorization) 📃 Skills: Python, Go, C++, Rust, Linux, Unix, TLS, SSH, AAA, RBAC, mTLS, X.509, Docker, Kubernetes, APIs, DistributedSystems 🏢 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 Software Network Engineer to join our cross-functional team. In this role, you will be the primary architect of the high-level service plane, bridging the gap between quantum hardware and classical infrastructure. You will tackle the unique challenge of managing a distributed quantum networking and sensing solution, applying your expertise in high-scale systems to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world's best quantum networks. Responsibilities: Architect, system design, implement, maintain, and operate the high-level service plane for quantum network operations. Build and maintain interfaces using industry-standard protocols to integrate various network devices. Define and enforce network security best practices including Authentication, Authorization, and Accountability (AAA) and Role-Based Access Control (RBAC). Support the implementation of secure communication protocols, such as TLS 1.3 and SSH, across the network control plane. You'd be a good fit with: 5+ years of experience in senior software engineering roles focused on large-scale distributed systems, banking backends, or cloud infrastructure. Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Proficiency in Python and/or Go for orchestration and automation frameworks, and C/C++ or Rust for performance-critical components. Proven experience building, deploying, and maintaining Linux/Unix systems, including containerization and secure remote access. Demonstrated ability to architect and implement system- and network- management solutions in virtualized and/or containerized environments. Strong background designing web APIs, distributed systems, and/or real-time systems with a focus on high availability and reliability. A self-starting attitude and experience working cross-functionally to overcome ambiguity You'd be a great fit with: Deep familiarity with Mutual TLS (mTLS) and certificate-based authentication (X.509) Experience building experiment-supporting frameworks with automated rollback and configuration recovery. Strong background in system-wide audit logging and tamper-evident data structures. Strong interest in quantum science and technologies, record of onboarding in technically and scientifically complex domains Experience working as or close to SRE/DevOps in a cloud or cloud-like environment Location: Vista (CA), Bothell (WA), Pleasanton (CA)Travel: Less than 10%Job ID: 1269 The approximate base salary range for this position is $128,119 - $167,740.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 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: Senior Staff Distributed Systems Engineer role focused on building scalable backend infrastructure for IonQ’s Network and Security Platform, including telemetry ingestion, time-series processing, APIs, and cloud-native distributed systems. The position involves hands-on development in Go or Rust, ownership of reliability and observability, and technical leadership across distributed systems architecture. Candidates will work with large-scale data pipelines, Kubernetes deployments, and multi-cloud infrastructure supporting quantum-safe networking systems. 🗂️ Requirements: 12+ years of backend software engineering experience, Production experience with Go or Rust, Experience building distributed data systems at scale, Experience with Kafka, Kinesis, or equivalent event streaming systems, Experience with time-series databases and high-throughput ingestion pipelines, Strong knowledge of distributed systems fundamentals, Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure, Experience with observability tooling and distributed tracing, SQL proficiency and database schema optimization experience, Experience with CI/CD, TDD, code reviews, and on-call operations, Track record of setting technical direction across engineering organizations 📃 Skills: Go, Rust, Kafka, Kinesis, InfluxDB, TimescaleDB, gNMI, NETCONF, SNMP, gRPC, REST, Kubernetes, Docker, Terraform, AWS, GCP, Azure, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, SQL, CI/CD, Neo4j, Neptune, YANG 🏢 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 is based onsite at our office in Santa Clara, CA. Travel: Up to 15% domestic or international. The Role: We are looking for a deeply hands-on Senior Staff Distributed Systems Engineer to join the team building IonQ's Network and Security Platform. You will own the backend services — ingestion pipelines, telemetry processing, device management — that give operators real-time visibility into their networks and the intelligence to make them quantum-safe. This is infrastructure that matters: the systems you build will underpin IonQ's mission to secure the world's networks against quantum threats. In this role, you will own backend services end-to-end — from high-throughput ingestion pipelines collecting telemetry from large device fleets, to time-series storage, real-time processing engines, and the APIs that surface platform data to the rest of the organization. You are a deeply hands-on engineer who writes production-quality Go and/or Rust daily, takes pride in operational ownership, and brings strong distributed systems fundamentals to every problem you tackle. You will partner with and at times drive platform architecture decisions alongside the Principal Architect, setting technical direction for the platform and influencing how IonQ's engineering org approaches distributed systems problems more broadly. The ideal candidate has direct experience building data-intensive backend systems at scale — and is energized by the challenge of making complex infrastructure simple, observable, and dependable. Responsibilities: Backend Services & Production Code - Design and ship production backend services in Go and/or Rust, measured by code quality, test coverage, and on-time delivery of service milestones. - Build and maintain high-throughput telemetry ingestion pipelines using gNMI, NETCONF, and SNMP, ensuring reliable data collection across large device fleets. - Develop RESTful and gRPC APIs that expose platform data to internal consumers and external integrations, evaluated by uptime, latency SLAs, and adoption by downstream teams. Data Engineering & Storage - Implement and evolve the time-series storage layer (InfluxDB, TimescaleDB, or equivalent), optimizing for query performance, retention policies, and data fidelity under production load. - Build event streaming pipelines using Kafka or Kinesis with at-least-once or exactly-once semantics, validated through integration tests and production monitoring. - Design data partitioning and archival strategies that sustain target ingest volumes while meeting defined latency and durability SLAs. Platform Reliability & Operations - Own service reliability end-to-end — participate in on-call rotation, lead incident response, and drive systemic improvements tracked via post-mortems and reduction in repeat incidents. - Instrument all services with structured logging, distributed tracing, and metrics (OpenTelemetry, Prometheus) so that production issues can be diagnosed and resolved within defined SLOs. - Identify systemic reliability, scalability, or architectural gaps across the platform — not just within your service area — and drive org-wide initiatives to resolve them. Cloud-Native Infrastructure - Package and deploy services as containerized workloads on Kubernetes, maintaining infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) across AWS, GCP, and Azure environments. - Contribute to multi-cloud deployment patterns that meet platform availability targets and data residency requirements. Collaboration & Engineering Quality - Partner with the Principal Architect to translate platform architecture decisions into tested, production-grade implementations with clear engineering specifications. - Define the engineering standards, code review culture, and mentorship frameworks for the platform team; coach Staff and Senior engineers; and act as a cross-organizational technical resource for distributed systems and data infrastructure questions across IonQ. Requirements: - 12+ years of backend software engineering experience, with a strong record of shipping production services at scale. - Proven, hands-on proficiency in Go and/or Rust. - Solid experience building and operating distributed data systems: event streaming (Kafka, Kinesis, or equivalent), time-series databases, and high-throughput ingestion pipelines. - Strong fundamentals in distributed systems: consistency models, failure modes, backpressure, idempotency, and exactly-once vs. at-least-once processing tradeoffs. - Experience with cloud-native deployment: containerization (Docker), Kubernetes orchestration, and operating services across at least one major cloud provider (AWS, GCP, or Azure). - Familiarity with observability tooling — structured logging, metrics (Prometheus/Grafana or equivalent), and distributed tracing (OpenTelemetry or equivalent). - Comfortable writing SQL and working with both relational and time-series data models; experience with schema design and query optimization. - Strong engineering practices including TDD, code review, CI/CD, and on-call ownership. - Established record of setting technical direction at the organizational level. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with network telemetry protocols (gNMI, NETCONF, SNMP) or prior work at a network equipment vendor or network management platform company. - Hands-on experience with graph databases or graph data models for network topology (e.g., Neo4j, Amazon Neptune). - Familiarity with YANG data modeling or prior experience working with device configuration schemas in network management contexts. - Experience building multi-tenant SaaS backend services with strong data isolation and per-tenant resource management. - Contributions to open-source infrastructure, observability, or networking projects; or published technical writing on distributed systems topics. - Experience working in or adjacent to regulated, security-conscious environments (FedRAMP, NIST, or equivalent). The approximate base salary range for this position is $216,136 - $282,978. 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. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. 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" 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.

🏢 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: 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: Staff Distributed Systems Engineer role focused on building scalable backend services, telemetry ingestion pipelines, and cloud-native infrastructure for IonQ’s Network and Security Platform. The position involves developing distributed systems in Go or Rust, managing real-time data processing and observability, and operating services across multi-cloud Kubernetes environments. Candidates will lead production engineering efforts, reliability operations, and technical standards for large-scale infrastructure systems. 🗂️ Requirements: 8+ years of backend software engineering experience, Production experience with Go or Rust, Experience building distributed data systems at scale, Knowledge of Kafka, Kinesis, or equivalent streaming systems, Experience with time-series databases, Strong distributed systems fundamentals, Experience with Docker and Kubernetes, Experience with AWS, GCP, or Azure, Experience with observability tooling, SQL proficiency, Experience with CI/CD and code review, Operational ownership and on-call experience, Technical leadership across teams 📃 Skills: Go, Rust, Kafka, Kinesis, InfluxDB, TimescaleDB, gNMI, NETCONF, SNMP, gRPC, REST, SQL, Docker, Kubernetes, Terraform, AWS, GCP, Azure, Prometheus, Grafana, OpenTelemetry, Neo4j, Neptune, YANG, 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. Location: This role is based onsite at our office in Santa Clara, CA. Travel: Up to 15% domestic or international. The Role: We are looking for a deeply hands-on Staff Distributed Systems Engineer to join the team building IonQ's Network and Security Platform. You will own the backend services — ingestion pipelines, telemetry processing, device management — that give operators real-time visibility into their networks and the intelligence to make them quantum-safe. This is infrastructure that matters: the systems you build will underpin IonQ's mission to secure the world's networks against quantum threats. In this role, you will own backend services end-to-end — from high-throughput ingestion pipelines collecting telemetry from large device fleets, to time-series storage, real-time processing engines, and the APIs that surface platform data to the rest of the organization. You are a deeply hands-on engineer who writes production-quality Go and/or Rust daily, takes pride in operational ownership, and brings strong distributed systems fundamentals to every problem you tackle. You will work closely with the Principal Architect to translate platform architecture decisions into reliable, well-tested, production-grade implementations. The ideal candidate has direct experience building data-intensive backend systems at scale — and is energized by the challenge of making complex infrastructure simple, observable, and dependable. Responsibilities: Backend Services & Production Code - Design and ship production backend services in Go and/or Rust, measured by code quality, test coverage, and on-time delivery of service milestones. - Build and maintain high-throughput telemetry ingestion pipelines using gNMI, NETCONF, and SNMP, ensuring reliable data collection across large device fleets. - Develop RESTful and gRPC APIs that expose platform data to internal consumers and external integrations, evaluated by uptime, latency SLAs, and adoption by downstream teams. Data Engineering & Storage - Implement and evolve the time-series storage layer (InfluxDB, TimescaleDB, or equivalent), optimizing for query performance, retention policies, and data fidelity under production load. - Build event streaming pipelines using Kafka or Kinesis with at-least-once or exactly-once semantics, validated through integration tests and production monitoring. - Design data partitioning and archival strategies that sustain target ingest volumes while meeting defined latency and durability SLAs. Platform Reliability & Operations - Own service reliability end-to-end — participate in on-call rotation, lead incident response, and drive systemic improvements tracked via post-mortems and reduction in repeat incidents. - Instrument all services with structured logging, distributed tracing, and metrics (OpenTelemetry, Prometheus) so that production issues can be diagnosed and resolved within defined SLOs. Cloud-Native Infrastructure - Package and deploy services as containerized workloads on Kubernetes, maintaining infrastructure-as-code (Terraform) across AWS, GCP, and Azure environments. - Contribute to multi-cloud deployment patterns that meet platform availability targets and data residency requirements. Collaboration & Engineering Quality - Partner with the Principal Architect to translate platform architecture decisions into tested, production-grade implementations with clear engineering specifications. - Lead code reviews and serve as the primary technical authority for the team's engineering standards; mentor junior and senior engineers through pairing and guidance, establishing patterns and practices that raise the bar across teams. Requirements: - 8+ years of backend software engineering experience, with a strong record of shipping production services at scale. - Proven, hands-on proficiency in Go and/or Rust. - Experience building and operating distributed data systems, including event streaming, time-series databases, and high-throughput ingestion pipelines. - Strong distributed systems fundamentals including consistency models, failure modes, backpressure, idempotency, and processing tradeoffs. - Experience with cloud-native deployment, Docker, Kubernetes, and at least one major cloud provider. - Familiarity with observability tooling including Prometheus, Grafana, and OpenTelemetry. - SQL proficiency and experience with relational and time-series data models. - Strong engineering practices including CI/CD, code review, and operational ownership. - Ability to drive technical decisions and lead across multiple teams. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience with network telemetry protocols such as gNMI, NETCONF, and SNMP. - Experience with graph databases and network topology data models. - Familiarity with YANG data modeling. - Experience building multi-tenant SaaS backend services. - Contributions to open-source infrastructure or networking projects. - Experience in regulated or security-conscious environments. Compensation and Benefits: The approximate base salary range for this position is $187,944 - $246,068. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options. Benefits include: - Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans - Matching 401(k) - Unlimited PTO and paid holidays - Parental/adoption leave - Legal insurance - Home technology stipend US Technical Jobs: The position will require access to technology subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment is contingent on verifying U.S. Person status, obtaining any necessary license, or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls.