Staff Software Systems Engineer - Quantum Computing
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.
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We are looking for a Senior Software Engineer, Research and Development - to architect and code our experimental control and metrology systems for our next-generation quantum computer systems. The preferred location is Seattle.
This role is for you if you enjoy hands-on, fast, highly creative work supporting completely new hardware systems. You will need to code software for high precision control of quantum environments that include photonic devices, creative feedback loops and robotic actuators to enable computation. These are critical deliverables to enable our vision of Quantum advantage.
Responsibilities:
- Independently architect and write code to control our next generation systems and metrology hardware
- Creative thought leader in developing new algorithms and data collection infrastructure
- Leverage and establish external tools and coding resources to get the job done
- Establish best practices in code development process, QA and end user documentation
- Productionize the code so that Physicists can use and adapt them with future commercial technology transfer
- Collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary staff across a multi-disciplinary organization
- 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 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—non-traditional backgrounds are welcome here
- 7+ years experience in software development in one or more general-purpose programming languages (like Python, or C++, with experience in hardware/software interface)
- 5+ years code development for hardware/lab equipment control and data collection
- Experienced in writing Drivers/API’s for instrumentation access and control
- Broad experience of open-source resources and tools that can be leveraged
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Broad understanding in OS architecture options and implications on your code development
- A love of collaborating in an interdisciplinary environment and making clear code that is accessible to all
You’d be a great fit with:
- Master’s degree or PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field
- You are actively creative in building hardware systems
- Creative and lateral thinking with diverse platforms like: Red Pitaya, Raspberry Pi or Arduino applied to complex and practical solutions
- Experienced in leveraging outside code resources to get the job done
- Experience with one or more of the following:
- Experience working with FPGA or FPGA-based control systems
- Provisioning on cloud-based systems and databases
- A background in robotics
- Experience developing hardware abstraction libraries
- 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 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.
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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.
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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.
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If you are interested in being a part of this team and mission, we encourage you to apply.
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Date Posted
12/01/2023
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