IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution.
We are looking for a Software Engineer on the Engineering Product Delivery team. As a Software Engineer, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems.
The Engineering Product Delivery (EPD) team at IonQ is responsible for final development and delivery of quantum computer products. The EPD team is the tip of the spear at IonQ, converting high-performance, multidisciplinary subsystems into effective products that expand the frontiers of quantum computing physics and open avenues to redefine our customers’ industries. In this role, you can expect close collaboration with experimental physicists, hands-on lab work, and developing a deep understanding of the fundamental operational principles of our products.
Responsibilities:
- Learn the fundamental principles of our products and their development activities in order to design software which can effectively improve both
- Write code used to run physical experiments and quantum computer operations
- Automate and optimize the calibration of our systems’ physical parameters
- Pair program with experimental physicists, teaching scalable software engineering practices along the way
- Conduct hands-on testing at multiple levels of our software stack, from high level API to analog signals on an oscilloscope
- Effectively self-manage projects, priorities, deadlines, and deliverables
- Mentor junior staff
You’d be a good fit with:
- 7+ years experience as a core software developer of applications that many users depend on to do their jobs
- 7+ years experience advancing the development of a commercial or industrial electronic hardware product and/or conducting fundamental research requiring complicated electronic or optical systems
- Experience through the full life cycle of a large scale software product used for automating the operations of a complicated electrical, mechanical, or optical system
You’d be a great fit with:
- A PhD earned supporting research in atomic, molecular, and optical physics, quantum computing, or related fields.
- Experience deploying mathematical optimization or machine learning in commercially or industrially useful ways
- Experience developing embedded software or higher level interfaces for a device relying on closely coupled FPGA and CPU processing components
- Proficiency with lab equipment relevant to experimental physics including oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, logic analyzers, power meters, RF cables, fiber optics, and breakout boards.
- Hands-on experience configuring and troubleshooting applications deployed in containers and orchestration systems such as Docker and Kubernetes
- Expertise in Python packaging, containerization and/or virtual environment administration
- Familiarity with the fundamental principles of compilers
Location: This role is based onsite at our headquarters in College Park, MD or at our Bothell, Washington facility with the option to work remotely a few days a week.
Travel: Less than 10% travel time between office sites
The approximate base salary range for this position is $162,920 - $213,304.
Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at ionq.co/jobs. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our US benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance!
IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, a quick 15-minute metro from Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, or Toronto. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!
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.
The position you are applying for may require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status for export controls and government contracts work and/or obtaining any necessary license/confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. 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!
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What We Do
Quantum computers are a revolutionizing technology — they have the potential to transform business, society, and the planet for the better, and IonQ is at the forefront of this revolution.
After over 25 years of academic research, IonQ was founded in 2015 by Chris Monroe and Jungsang Kim with $2 million in seed funding from New Enterprise Associates, a license to core technology from the University of Maryland and Duke University, and the goal of taking trapped ion quantum computing out of the lab and into the market. In the following three years, we raised an additional $20 million from GV, Amazon Web Services, and NEA, and built two of the world’s most accurate quantum computers.
In 2019, we raised another $55 million in a round led by Samsung and Mubadala, and announced partnerships with Microsoft and Amazon Web Services to make our quantum computers available via the cloud.
In 2020 and 2021, we built additional generations of high performance quantum hardware, added Google Cloud Marketplace to our cloud partner roster and announced a series of collaborations and business partnerships with leading academic and commercial institutions.
On October 1st, 2021, IonQ began trading as IONQ on the New York Stock Exchange, making it the world's first public pure-play quantum computing company. We remain hard at work realizing the world-changing potential of quantum computing.
Why Work With Us
We’re growing a passionate, diverse team of collaborative, creative people. We believe in pursuing innovative, challenging work with integrity, alongside team members we can learn from and grow with.
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