Jobs at IonQ
IonQ is a leading quantum computing company that offers the first commercially available quantum cloud services. The company focuses on building scalable, fault‑tolerant quantum processors using trapped‑ion technology, and has partnered with major cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
IonQ hires across the full tech stack—quantum scientists, software engineers, hardware engineers, quantum algorithms researchers, as well as roles in product management, sales, and operations. Candidates can expect to work in a fast‑paced environment, collaborate with top academics and industry partners, and contribute to open‑source projects that push the boundary of quantum advantage. Benefits include competitive equity packages, generous PTO, and access to cutting‑edge research labs.
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Senior Engineer, Micro-optics Design
Company: IonQ
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Apr 06, 2023
IonQ is a leading company in the development of the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. They are pushing the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Their computers will redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. They are looking for an R&D Senior Optical Design Engineer to support their R&D activities.
Director, Facilities and Environment, Health, and Safety
Company: IonQ
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Apr 08, 2023
IonQ is a company developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. They aim to push the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Their computers will redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. The company is looking for a Director, Facilities and EH&S to lead the building of the world's best quantum computers to solve the world's most complex problems. The position involves managing and overseeing day-to-day operations of multiple office locations and premises, facilities planning, building maintenance, programming for company-wide facilities, vendor selection and management, and lease reviews. The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, planning or construction management, and at least 10 years of experience in facility planning, safety management, industrial hygiene, environmental management, building maintenance, or construction project management. They should also have experience managing personnel, understanding of construction management principles, real estate office acquisitions, facility planning, modular furniture selection/install, building maintenance and operations, project management principles, and knowledge of access controls and security systems.
Senior Process Engineer - Manufacturing
Company: IonQ
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Apr 05, 2023
IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. They 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. They are looking for a Senior Process Engineer - Manufacturing to plan and establish manufacturing processes and systems for their initial production.
Senior Engineer - R&D Hardware
Company: IonQ
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Apr 05, 2023
IonQ is a leading company in the development of the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. They are pushing the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Their quantum computers have the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution. The Senior Engineer - R&D Hardware will develop mechanical designs and aid in manufacturing of laser beam delivery hardware for their current and next generation R&D for new technology for Quantum Computers. The successful candidate will have both the technical depth to resolve complex mechanical, materials and manufacturing design issues and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team to troubleshoot higher level system issues.
Software Engineer, Quantum Controls
Company: IonQ
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posted Mar 29, 2023
IonQ is a leading company in the development of the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. They are pushing the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Their computers will redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. They are looking for a senior software engineer to help them make the best pulses on the planet.
Lead Vacuum Cryogenic Engineer
Company: IonQ
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Apr 04, 2023
IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. The company is looking for a Lead Vacuum/Cryo Engineer to join their Cryosystems team and develop requirements, model architectures, and design next-generation cryogenic and vacuum hardware for their quantum computers.
Mechanical Designer
Company: IonQ
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posted Mar 28, 2023
IonQ is developing a powerful full-stack quantum computer, and is looking for an experienced Mechanical Designer/PDM Administrator to join their team. The role involves providing design and drafting support, creating drawings, and managing SolidWorks PDM vault.
Staff Software Engineer, Automation & Calibration
Company: IonQ
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posted Apr 08, 2023
IonQ is a leading company in the development of the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. They are pushing the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Their computers will redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, AI, machine learning, cryptography, and more. They are looking for a Staff Software Engineer on the Automation & Calibration Team to lead the team in building the world's best quantum computers to solve complex problems.
Investor Relations Director
Company: IonQ
Location: Remote
Posted Mar 17, 2023
IonQ is a pioneering company developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer using trapped-ion technology. They aim to revolutionize industries like medicine, materials science, finance, AI, and more by pushing past classical physics and current supercomputing limits. IonQ is seeking an Investor Relations Director to communicate their momentum to the public markets and strengthen relationships with investors and analysts.
Technician - R&D Lab
Company: IonQ
Location: Baltimore, MD
Posted Apr 06, 2023
IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. They 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. They are looking for a Technician - R&D Lab to support their R&D activities. The role involves hands-on support for the build and maintenance of experimental and first-of-a-kind quantum hardware. The individual should have 5+ years of relevant experience in areas like UV and visible lasers, optics, solid-state physics, ion traps, atomic clocks, ultra-high vacuum systems, general electronics, cryogenics, waveguides, or micro fabrication. They should be able to interpret engineering models, drawings, schematics, wiring diagrams, specifications, written work instructions, and test procedures. They should have a B.S. in physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related engineering field. IonQ is actively building out teams in the Washington D.C., Seattle, and Boston metro areas and will want to locate you in one of these geographies.
Optical Systems Integration Engineer
Company: IonQ
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Apr 06, 2023
IonQ is a leading company in the development of the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. They are pushing the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Their computers will redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. They are looking for an Optical Systems Integration Engineer to support product development and realization in the systems engineering lifecycle for quantum computing programs/projects.
Staff Engineer - Opto-mechanical
Company: IonQ
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Mar 30, 2023
IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. They are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. The company'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 and is looking for a Staff Opto-Mechanical Engineer to join their Optical and Laser Systems team.