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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Staff Opto-Mechanical Process Engineer - Manufacturing
Company: IonQ
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Aug 27, 2024
IonQ is developing a powerful quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology, aiming to unlock a new era of computing. The company is looking for a Staff OptoMechanical Process Engineer to establish manufacturing processes and systems for their initial production.
Senior Scientist - QCVV
Company: IonQ
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Aug 23, 2024
IonQ is developing a powerful quantum computer, and they are looking for a Senior Scientist to work on the System Performance and Architecture team. The role involves developing benchmarks to measure the performance of their trapped-ion quantum processors.
Staff Engineer - Integrated Photonics
Company: IonQ
Location: Washington DC
Posted Aug 17, 2024
IonQ is developing a powerful quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology, aiming to unlock a new era of computing. The company is looking for a Staff Engineer to lead the development of photonic integrated circuits for trapped-ion quantum computer systems.
Lead Ion Trap Design Engineer
Company: IonQ
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Jul 10, 2024
IonQ is seeking an Ion Trap Designer to design and optimize ion traps for their quantum computers. The ideal candidate will have a PhD in physics or electrical engineering, experience with trapped ion systems, and proficiency in numerical physics simulations.
Staff Engineer - Embedded Software
Company: IonQ
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Aug 22, 2024
IonQ is developing a powerful quantum computer, and they are looking for a staff software engineer to join their controls software team. The team creates embedded software for their quantum computers, and the ideal candidate will have experience in software development, real-time software development, and FPGA codesign.
Staff Software Engineer - Integrated Photonics
Company: IonQ
Location: Remote
Posted Aug 20, 2024
IonQ is developing a powerful quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology, aiming to unlock a new era of computing. The company is looking for a Staff Software Engineer to develop software for automated design, simulation, and testing of photonic integrated circuits.
Mechanical Engineer
Company: IonQ
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Aug 22, 2024
IonQ is developing a powerful quantum computer, and they are looking for a Mechanical Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing, building, and testing mechanical systems for quantum computers. The ideal candidate has a strong background in mechanical engineering, thermal and structural analysis, and experience with software tools like SolidWorks and ANSYS.
Senior Software Engineer - DevOps
Company: IonQ
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Aug 17, 2024
IonQ is developing a powerful quantum computer, and they're looking for a Software Engineer to help with the infrastructure. The role involves implementing CICD pipelines, integrating security measures, and automating tasks. The company is committed to equity and justice and offers a range of benefits.
Staff Security Engineer
Company: IonQ
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Aug 23, 2024
IonQ is developing a powerful quantum computer, and they are looking for a Staff Security Engineer to help with the technical implementation and automation aspects of their security program. The ideal candidate will have experience with security, coding, and automation, and will be able to work in an agile team.
Senior Security Engineer
Company: IonQ
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Aug 23, 2024
IonQ is developing a powerful quantum computer, and they are looking for a Senior Security Engineer to help with the technical implementation of their security program. The ideal candidate will have experience with NIST 80053 and NIST 800171, and will be able to work with a variety of systems to collect and analyze data in support of security alerting, evidence collection, and system hardening.
Chief Engineer
Company: IonQ
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Aug 22, 2024
IonQ is developing a powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. The company is looking for a Chief Engineer to lead the technical development of one of its products. The role requires a strong background in engineering, experience in leading complex projects, and excellent communication skills.
Staff Software Engineer - Simulation Tools
Company: IonQ
Location: Seattle, WA
Posted Jul 09, 2024
IonQ is seeking a Staff Software Engineer to develop software and tools for simulations at different levels of complexity of trapped ion quantum computers. The role involves gathering requirements, creating documentation, writing maintainable code, and integrating different simulation software. The ideal candidate has a master's degree in Physics, Computer Science, or a related field, 5+ years of experience in software development, and experience with Python programming for scientific computing.