Job Description
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 Principal Software Engineer - Quantum OS to help build our next-generation quantum operating system. Never worked on a quantum operating system? It’s much like an operating system for a robot, managing feedback loops at various time scales between sensors and actuators to create a precisely tuned environment where we can perform high fidelity quantum computations. In this role, you’ll help build the operating system which allows us to build the world’s best quantum computers.
Responsibilities:
Lead, design, architect, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve major software components, systems, and features; being a small team, we count on each other to run with projects independently
Ensure the quality of our system through participating and leading technical reviews
Assist in the career development of others, providing mentorship on advanced technical issues
Collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary staff across a matrixed organization
Approach problems pragmatically
Thought leader on how to help continuously improve how we do things
The ideal candidate will have experience leading multiple simultaneous product development efforts, projects, and initiatives. You’ll be able to balance technical expertise and savvy with strong business judgment to make great technology choices. You’ll strive for simplicity and demonstrate significant creativity and incisive judgment.
You’d be a good fit with:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience—untraditional backgrounds are welcome here
15+ years experience in software development in one or more general-purpose programming languages (like Go, Rust, or C++)
Excellent engineering skills in a few key areas:
Multithreaded programming and execution
Real-time/embedded systems
Distributed systems
Interfacing with hardware via Ethernet, USB, serial, etc.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A love of collaborating in an interdisciplinary environment
Empathy: you'll work closely with our internal team of physicists who depend on our software every day
You’d be a great fit with:
Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
Deep expertise in Go and/or Rust
A background in robotics
Experience with programmatic device control (SCPI, MODBUS, etc. over serial, USB, TCP)
Prior work with relational, document and time-series DBs
Experience with embedded OS and/or control plane development—programming embedded applications with a heavy data flow dependency
Experience developing hardware abstraction libraries
Machine learning experience
Familiarity with digital signal processing
Strong skills and practices around DevOps
Our HQ is located in College Park, Maryland and we are a 15 minute metro ride from Washington DC. We have also recently announced our new manufacturing and production facility in the Seattle, Washington area. We are actively building out teams in the Washington D.C., Seattle, Boston and Toronto metro areas and will want to locate you in one of these geographies. However, IonQ will be expanding into additional geographies both domestically and internationally so don’t let this stop you from applying.
At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity and advancement for all, while at the same time 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 in which any individual 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, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, and military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
If you are interested in being a part of this team and mission, we encourage you to apply.
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Date Posted
06/20/2023
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