Manager, Component Test & Infrastructure

🏢 Summary: Flight Software Engineer role focused on developing and maintaining embedded flight software for a commercial SAR satellite constellation and future quantum-secured space infrastructure. The position involves real-time embedded systems development, satellite operations support, and close collaboration with FPGA, electrical, and ground software engineers. The role offers ownership of production flight software running on orbiting satellites within a senior engineering team. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience, Experience with real-time embedded systems and low-level drivers, Experience developing, testing, and debugging hard real-time software, Familiarity with embedded Linux and Linux kernel modules, Strong knowledge of C, C++, Python, and shell scripting, Experience with microcontrollers and embedded systems, Experience with software configuration management, Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, Ability to support full software lifecycle from design to deployment, Eligibility to work under U.S. export control and ITAR regulations 📃 Skills: C, C++, Python, Linux, RTOS, Xilinx, Zynq, FPGA, Embedded, Shell, Drivers, Microcontrollers, Oscilloscopes, LogicAnalyzers, SAR 🏢 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 Capella Capella, an IonQ company, spans national security, advanced sensing, and next-generation compute to deliver secure, mission-ready intelligence. Capella's culture is built on collaboration, rigorous engineering, and a shared commitment to delivering solutions that strengthen global stability and security. Team members work side-by-side with some of the most innovative minds in space systems, quantum-enabled technologies, and mission-critical operations. Capella values curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to tackle hard problems with precision and creativity. Capella welcomes and encourages applicants whose perspectives are historically underrepresented in technology, national security, and aerospace. No prior space experience is required. Diverse viewpoints strengthen Capella's ability to innovate and deliver meaningful impact for partners worldwide. Location: This role can be based at our Louisville, CO or San Francisco office with the option to work a few days a week remotely. Experience Level: Open to strong mid-level through senior-level embedded software engineers (5+ years).Travel: Up to 5% Job ID: 1729 The Role Capella Space now part of IonQ's space business operates one of the world's most capable commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellations, delivering all-weather, day-and-night imagery to government and commercial customers around the globe. As IonQ builds the physical infrastructure for the world's first quantum-secured space network, spanning satellite operations and free-space optical communications, the Flight Software team is what keeps that constellation flying every day. As a Flight Software Engineer, you will write the software that runs our satellite fleet in orbit, working daily alongside FPGA developers, electrical engineers, and other subsystem owners to design, build, and evolve flight code. You'll bring a demonstrable track record with complex, safety-critical systems, strong systems-architecture judgment, and the experience to help shape the team's engineering roadmap, turning sophisticated radar technology into software that is reliable and easy to operate. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain flight software for a growing satellite constellation. Collaborate with EE, FPGA, and ground software engineers to ensure seamless integration between hardware and software. Lead code reviews and mentor teammates with constructive, high-standard feedback. Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure robustness and reliability of the software. Develop software documentation and provide cross-training to other team members. Troubleshoot and resolve software issues quickly, including in live on-orbit operations. Participate in the software development life cycle, from requirement analysis to deployment. Support integration and operations teams with software-related queries. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of relevant, hands-on engineering experience. Ability to support a design through all software lifecycles including initial schematic review and architectural tradeoffs, preliminary and detailed design, implementation, integration, and test. Experience working with real-time embedded systems - both hardware and software, including low-level drivers. Hands on experience developing, testing, and debugging hard real-time software (bare-metal or RTOS). Familiarity with embedded Linux, Linux kernel modules, and standard Linux tools. Strong knowledge of programming compiled (C, C++) and scripted (Python, shell script, etc.) languages. Experience writing software for microcontrollers and other embedded systems, e.g., Xilinx Zynq SoCs. Familiarity with software configuration management. Hand-on experience with lab equipment and electronics hardware, e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers. Why This Role Direct ownership of flight software running on satellites in orbit today, not a simulation. A front-row seat to IonQ's next chapter: building the infrastructure behind the world's first quantum-secured space network. A small, senior, high-trust engineering team where your architectural decisions carry real weight. Required Qualification To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Capella Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here. Compensation The approximate base salary range for this position is $145,920 - $191,047. The total compensation package includes base salary, bonus, equity, and a range of benefits available 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 401(k), 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: Flight Software Engineer role focused on developing and maintaining real-time embedded software for a commercial SAR satellite constellation and future quantum-secured space infrastructure. The position involves building flight-critical software, collaborating with hardware and FPGA teams, and supporting live on-orbit operations in a high-trust engineering environment. 🗂️ Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field, 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience, Experience with real-time embedded systems and low-level drivers, Experience developing and debugging hard real-time software, Familiarity with embedded Linux and Linux kernel modules, Strong programming skills in C, C++, Python, and shell scripting, Experience with microcontrollers and embedded systems, Experience with software lifecycle processes and system architecture, Familiarity with software configuration management, Hands-on experience with oscilloscopes and logic analyzers, Eligibility to work with U.S. export-controlled technology under ITAR regulations 📃 Skills: C, C++, Python, Linux, RTOS, Xilinx, Zynq, FPGA, Embedded, Shell, Microcontrollers, Oscilloscopes, LogicAnalyzers 🏢 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 Capella Capella, an IonQ company, spans national security, advanced sensing, and next-generation compute to deliver secure, mission-ready intelligence. Capella's culture is built on collaboration, rigorous engineering, and a shared commitment to delivering solutions that strengthen global stability and security. Team members work side-by-side with some of the most innovative minds in space systems, quantum-enabled technologies, and mission-critical operations. Capella values curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to tackle hard problems with precision and creativity. Capella welcomes and encourages applicants whose perspectives are historically underrepresented in technology, national security, and aerospace. No prior space experience is required. Diverse viewpoints strengthen Capella's ability to innovate and deliver meaningful impact for partners worldwide. Location: This role can be based at our Louisville, CO or San Francisco office with the option to work a few days a week remotely. Experience Level: Open to strong mid-level through senior-level embedded software engineers (5+ years).Travel: Up to 5% Job ID: 1729 The Role Capella Space now part of IonQ's space business operates one of the world's most capable commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellations, delivering all-weather, day-and-night imagery to government and commercial customers around the globe. As IonQ builds the physical infrastructure for the world's first quantum-secured space network, spanning satellite operations and free-space optical communications, the Flight Software team is what keeps that constellation flying every day. As a Flight Software Engineer, you will write the software that runs our satellite fleet in orbit, working daily alongside FPGA developers, electrical engineers, and other subsystem owners to design, build, and evolve flight code. You'll bring a demonstrable track record with complex, safety-critical systems, strong systems-architecture judgment, and the experience to help shape the team's engineering roadmap, turning sophisticated radar technology into software that is reliable and easy to operate. Responsibilities Design, develop, and maintain flight software for a growing satellite constellation. Collaborate with EE, FPGA, and ground software engineers to ensure seamless integration between hardware and software. Lead code reviews and mentor teammates with constructive, high-standard feedback. Write and maintain unit and integration tests to ensure robustness and reliability of the software. Develop software documentation and provide cross-training to other team members. Troubleshoot and resolve software issues quickly, including in live on-orbit operations. Participate in the software development life cycle, from requirement analysis to deployment. Support integration and operations teams with software-related queries. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in computer science, computer engineering, electrical engineering, or a related field or equivalent practical experience. 5+ years of relevant, hands-on engineering experience. Ability to support a design through all software lifecycles including initial schematic review and architectural tradeoffs, preliminary and detailed design, implementation, integration, and test. Experience working with real-time embedded systems - both hardware and software, including low-level drivers. Hands on experience developing, testing, and debugging hard real-time software (bare-metal or RTOS). Familiarity with embedded Linux, Linux kernel modules, and standard Linux tools. Strong knowledge of programming compiled (C, C++) and scripted (Python, shell script, etc.) languages. Experience writing software for microcontrollers and other embedded systems, e.g., Xilinx Zynq SoCs. Familiarity with software configuration management. Hand-on experience with lab equipment and electronics hardware, e.g., oscilloscopes, logic analyzers. Why This Role Direct ownership of flight software running on satellites in orbit today, not a simulation. A front-row seat to IonQ's next chapter: building the infrastructure behind the world's first quantum-secured space network. A small, senior, high-trust engineering team where your architectural decisions carry real weight. Required Qualification To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Capella Employees must be a U.S. citizen, lawful U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State and/or the U.S. Department of Commerce, as applicable. Learn more about ITAR here. Compensation The approximate base salary range for this position is $145,920 - $191,047. The total compensation package includes base salary, bonus, equity, and a range of benefits available 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 401(k), 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: Onsite V&V and Operations Tools Developer role focused on building automation, test infrastructure, and software tooling to support hardware integration, validation, and operational monitoring of space-based flight systems. The position centers on developing scalable Python-based tools, enabling Hardware-in-the-Loop testing, and maintaining Linux-based test environments. The role supports mission assurance through robust automation, containerization, and networked system integration. 🗂️ Requirements: Advanced Python proficiency, Strong Object-Oriented Programming knowledge, Experience with Linux administration and troubleshooting, Bash scripting skills, Experience with Docker containerization, Basic experience with REST microservices, Ability to work onsite in Colorado, U.S. Person status for export control compliance 📃 Skills: Python, OOP, Linux, Bash, Docker, REST, TCP/IP, UDP, HIL, ELK, Influx, Grafana, Pandas, Matplotlib, Sphinx, Asciidoc, Markdown 🏢 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 Skyloom Skyloom, an IonQ company, is a telecommunications company founded with the mission to develop, deploy, and operate one of the fundamental pieces of tomorrow's space communication infrastructure to provide data transport services on a planetary scale. If you have a strong sense of purpose, focus, urgency, and willingness to compete, or if working on space lasers excites you, join our team to develop the future generation of space communication technology. Skyloom is building the orbital infrastructure for the next renaissance in global connectivity. As Earth's first space-based telecommunications company, we deliver fiberless, planetary-scale data transport that dramatically increases bandwidth, availability, and resiliency—while reducing latency and total cost of operations. Our proprietary optical technology enables secure, ultra-high-capacity connections across our end-to-end, multi-orbit network or within your own infrastructure, unlocking a new standard for global communications. Location: This role will be onsite in our Broomfield, Colorado office. Travel: Up to 5%Job ID: 1450The Role We are seeking a V&V and Operations Tools Developer to design, build, and maintain the critical software infrastructure and tooling required for the early design verification, system deliveries validation, and operational monitoring of our flight systems. This role is fundamental to achieving mission assurance by automating testing, supporting complex physical testbeds involving external sensors and actuators, and facilitating early hardware/software integration. Responsibilities Develop high-quality, robust automation scripts and tools to support early hardware integration testing and interface verification. Apply Object- Oriented Programming(OOP) principles to design scalable and reusable software libraries for hardware interface communication and complex data acquisition from the testbed. Design and implement automated test sequences for health integration and performance verification of flight systems, analyzing feedback loops, sensor readings, and actuator responsiveness. Manage and configure the physical testbed infrastructure, including integrating and calibrating external sensors, actuators, and instrumentation required for comprehensive system testing. Develop and maintain the tools and framework necessary to execute Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) testing, including environment simulation, real-time data injection, and automated fault insertion. Implement minimal services to facilitate data handling, instrument control, and integration between various V&V tools in a distributed physical testbed environment. Utilize Docker to containerize development, testing, and V&V environments, ensuring consistency and reproducibility across the organization. Administer and maintain Linux operating systems that host the V&V testbeds, simulation platforms, and operational tools. Configure and troubleshoot networking protocols and services (TCP/IP, UDP, etc.) to ensure reliable connectivity between test equipment, flight hardware interfaces, and data centers. Qualifications Systemic Mindset: Ability to view the flight system and its V&V testbed not as separate components, but as an integrated system, understanding dependencies, interfaces, and optimizing end-to-end performance. Python: Advanced proficiency for tool development and scripting. Strong understanding and application of Object-Oriented Programming (OOP). Linux: Experience as user, basic administration for troubleshooting in various distributions. Bash scripting for system automation and pipeline execution. Experience with Docker for containerizing environments. Minimal experience designing or interacting with REST microservice. Preferred Qualifications Experience with Observability Stacks (e.g., ELK/Influx/Grafana) for monitoring testbed health, data logging, and visualizing operational metrics. Prior experience in the validation of control software or safety-critical systems. Familiarity with data analysis libraries such as Pandas and plotting libraries like Matplotlib for analyzing sensor and performance data. Understanding of Distributed Systems architecture and challenges. Documentation Automation: Experience integrating documentation tools like Sphinx, Asciidoc or Markdown. Compensation The approximate base salary range for this position is $114,477 - $150,248. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site. **Benefits will be provided by Skyloom, Inc., an IonQ Company, and will differ from the benefits listed on the IonQ website.**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 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 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: 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: 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 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 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 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!