The Role: 

We are seeking a Security Technical Program Manager (TPM) to drive our program. The Security TPM serves as a strategic architect and operational engine of an organization’s security posture. Bridging the gap between high-level risk management and deep technical execution, they orchestrate complex initiatives—ranging from infrastructure hardening to compliance automation—across diverse engineering and product teams. Unlike a traditional project manager, a Security TPM possesses the technical depth to challenge architectural decisions and the business acumen to prioritize security debt against product velocity. Ultimately, they are responsible for transforming abstract security policies into scalable, automated workflows that protect the company’s assets without stifling innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Define and drive the strategic roadmap for security initiatives, aligning technical goals with broader business objectives and risk appetite.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) and other metrics to measure the health and maturity of the security posture.
• Integrate security into the SDLC, overseeing activities such as threat modeling, security architecture reviews, and automated code analysis (SAST/DAST).
• Partner with Engineering teams to prioritize security debt and technical remediation alongside product feature development.
• Scale security tooling and automation to reduce manual overhead for developers while increasing detection capabilities.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments of internal systems and third-party vendors, translating technical vulnerabilities into actionable business risks.
• Drive compliance readiness for frameworks such as SOC2, ISO 27001, CMMC, or FedRAMP, ensuring technical controls are implemented and auditable.
• Maintain a centralized Risk Register, providing visibility to executive leadership on the most critical threats facing the organization.
• Translate complex security concepts into clear, concise updates for non-technical audiences and senior leadership.
• Develop and deliver technical security training and awareness programs to foster a "Security First" culture across the company.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field such as Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related Security discipline or equivalent combination of experience and education. 
• 3-5 years of experience in program management or engineering driving cross-functional projects and aligning stakeholders around strategic priorities. 
• Strong written and verbal communication with an aptitude for building shared understanding of goals, escalating elegantly, and reporting to senior leadership.
• Experience in information security, security engineering, or compliance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• A deep understanding of security fundamentals and frameworks (e.g., NIST 800-171) and applying security controls to both organizations and products. 
• Strong aptitude for Atlassian Jira and Confluence issue management, project management, and reporting.
• Experience and/or education in a technical discipline related to IonQ product lines, including satellite, quantum computing, and/or networking

Location: Ideally, this role will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA or College Park, MD.  We are open to hybrid and remote options for the right candidate.
Travel: About 10%
Job ID: 1478

The approximate base salary range for this position is $110,336 - $144,459. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.

Location: This role can work onsite or hybrid from our College Park, MD.  We are open to a fully remote option for the right candidate.
Travel: Up to 10%
Job ID: 1551 

The Role: 

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Deal & Commercial Operations to serve as the operational linchpin between our Go-To-Market (GTM) organization and deal desk governance. Reporting to the Strategic Pricing Director, you will execute commercial workflows within a structured pricing architecture. You will balance GTM speed with commercial risk mitigation, utilizing excellent commercial instincts to drive optimal outcomes for customers, Sales, and Finance. You will act as both an agile operational co-pilot for standard deals and a rigorous coordinator for complex, non-standard transactions. Your work will be central to our mission of building the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems, transforming business, society, and the planet for the better. 

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate critical deal execution stages with Sales, balancing GTM speed with strict adherence to the commercial architecture established by the Strategic Pricing Director.
• Systematically execute a bifurcated deal framework—preventing process bloat by fast-tracking standard transactions, while orchestrating the full multi-stakeholder diligence and approval process for large, non-standard deals.
• Apply strong commercial instincts to navigate competing priorities between customers, sales velocity, and corporate margin preservation, ensuring outcomes align with approved financial thresholds.
• Coordinate counterparty diligence, secure verifiable payment terms, and enforce strict routing SLAs to ensure Legal executes trade compliance and export control sign-offs prior to contract execution.
• Actively coordinate term revisions and secure mandatory approvals across functional domains without unnecessarily impeding sales momentum.
• Act as the terminal bridge between GTM and Technical Accounting, ensuring contracted revenue is recognized predictably by routing executed contracts to FP&A for system preparation and RevRec determination.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business administration, accounting, or operations.
• 5-7 years of direct experience in Deal Desk operations, commercial contract management, or Sales Operations within a high-growth enterprise hardware or SaaS company.
• Excellent commercial instincts; ability to act collaboratively while maintaining the assertiveness required to enforce financial governance.
• Multi-stakeholder process management, counterparty diligence, commercial contract review, and payment term structuring.
• Proven ability to project-manage complex workflows, aligning divergent departmental interests under tight end-of-quarter deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience overseeing multi-stakeholder process management, commercial contract review, and counterparty diligence.
• Direct experience implementing and managing formal Deal Desk workflows within Salesforce (SFDC) or modern CPQ environments.
• Familiarity with quantum computing and a demonstrated interest and ability to learn technical concepts.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $128,445 - $167,497. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.

Location: Hybrid, preferably based in Seattle or DC/Maryland near IonQ’s US Headquarters
Travel: Up to 40% per quarter, depending on seasonal priorities.
Job ID: 1502

The Role:

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Director, Global Field Marketing, to help build and scale a world-class regional marketing organization that drives pipeline, accelerates strategic deals, and strengthens customer engagement across global markets.

The Sr. Director will define and operationalize the global field marketing strategy and operating model, overseeing regional field marketing teams across EMEA, APAC, and other international markets, while directly leading the Americas region.

The role sits at the center of the company’s revenue engine, partnering closely with Sales, Product Marketing, Demand Generation, Events, and Executive Leadership to translate global marketing strategy into regionally relevant programs that influence revenue outcomes.

This is a highly visible leadership role responsible for ensuring the company’s marketing investments in the field translate into measurable business impact, stronger customer relationships, and durable market leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Define and lead the global field marketing strategy, ensuring regional marketing programs drive measurable pipeline, revenue influence, and strategic account engagement
• Establish the global operating framework for regional marketing, including planning cadence, campaign orchestration, KPIs, budget allocation, and best practices
• In addition to global responsibilities, serve as the regional marketing leader for the Americas, partnering closely with Americas Sales leadership to drive pipeline and revenue growth
• Build alignment between global marketing priorities and regional market realities, ensuring global campaigns translate effectively into local execution
• Develop scalable frameworks for account-based marketing, regional campaigns, executive engagement programs, and strategic events
• Lead and mentor a team of regional field marketing leaders across EMEA, APAC, and other international markets
• Build a high-performance organization that balances global consistency with regional flexibility
• Establish a culture of commercial accountability, cross-functional alignment, and measurable marketing impact
• Develop and execute regional programs supporting enterprise, strategic, and public sector accounts
• Lead integrated campaigns across events, ABM, digital engagement, executive briefings, PR and partner initiatives
• Support complex enterprise sales cycles with executive-level engagement programs, customer storytelling, and strategic industry initiatives
• Develop programs that deepen relationships with strategic customers, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders
• Partner with Sales leadership on account planning, deal acceleration strategies, and executive engagement programs
• Elevate the company’s presence through thought leadership, flagship events, and curated executive forums
• Partner with global marketing leaders to ensure field programs amplify product launches, industry campaigns, and corporate initiatives
• Translate global messaging into regionally relevant narratives and use cases
• Define and track clear performance metrics, including pipeline generation, campaign ROI, deal acceleration, and regional engagement metrics
   

Requirements: 

• 15+ years of marketing leadership experience in high-growth enterprise technology or emerging technology companies
• Proven track record leading regional and/or international marketing teams across complex, multi-country markets
• Deep experience supporting enterprise and strategic sales motions, including long sales cycles and multi-stakeholder buying groups
• Demonstrated success partnering with enterprise sales organizations to drive pipeline, revenue growth, and strategic account engagement
• Exceptional storyteller who can balance technical credibility with executive-level clarity
• Strong commercial acumen and comfort owning pipeline and revenue impact
• Proven track record in similar roles within the Americas region is strongly preferred
• Experience operating in matrixed global organizations, influencing without authority
• Comfortable navigating cultural nuance, regulatory complexity, and varied market maturity levels
• Deep experience with account-based marketing, regional campaigns, executive engagement, and strategic events
• Ability to engage effectively with C-suite executives, technical buyers, and industry stakeholders
• Inspirational leader who builds high-performing global teams
• Collaborative partner to Sales, Product, and Marketing leadership
• Comfortable balancing global strategy with hands-on regional execution
• Data-driven decision maker with a bias toward measurable impact

The approximate base salary range for this position is $195,349 - $254,742. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

This Senior IAM Engineer will own the Okta for Government High (FedRAMP High) tenant, which serves as the enterprise Identity Provider and Identity Governance platform for a 1,500+ user organization. The role is the primary technical resource responsible for the build, enhancement, and operation of key functions, including SSO integrations, Identity Governance (OIG), Lifecycle Management, Workflows automation, and Adaptive MFA policy.

In the first three months, you will help develop the core program documentation and workflows. You will collaborate with external teams like IT, Legal and People to integrate into company processes. You will work with our technical security experts to build Identity and Access management processes and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Own the Okta for Government High (FedRAMP High) tenant — configuration, health, lifecycle, and security posture
• Manage Universal Directory: on-prem AD Agent sync, HRIS attribute mastering, profile mappings, and group rules
• Build and maintain all SSO app integrations via the Okta Integration Network (OIN) using SAML, OIDC, and SCIM
• Own and maintain Okta Adaptive MFA policies: factor enrollment rules, risk-based step-up authentication, FIDO2/YubiKey/PIV/CAC configuration
• Maintain the Okta System Log to Microsoft Sentinel log streaming pipeline and retention configuration
• Own Okta Identity Governance (OIG): entitlement catalog, access certification campaign setup, SoD policy rules, and access request workflow design
• Own, Build and Maintain Okta Lifecycle Management: JML automation rules, HRIS connector configuration, and auto-provisioning and deprovisioning into all connected applications, access review triggers, and automated remediation
• Design, build, and document all Okta-side enhancements including new app onboarding, policy changes, and IGA configuration updates
• Write test cases for all Okta-side changes; execute UAT jointly with the Identity Governance & Operations Analyst before production promotion
• Support Identity Operations Specialist on Tier 2 Okta escalations and Workflow troubleshooting
• Assist Identity Governance & Operations Analyst with OIG campaign configuration and certification reporting

Requirements:

• 4+ years of hands-on Okta administration and engineering experience
• Demonstrated experience with Okta SSO app integrations via SAML 2.0 and OIDC
• Experience with Okta Lifecycle Management and HRIS connector configuration
• Experience building Okta Workflows for provisioning automation
• Experience with Okta Adaptive MFA policy configuration including FIDO2/WebAuthn and hardware token enrollment
• Experience with Okta Universal Directory including AD Agent deployment and profile mastering

Compliance Requirements: this role will be subject to US Federal regulations, therefore:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) — U.S. Person 
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance or pass a background investigation consistent with CUI access
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Okta for Government High (FedRAMP High) or FedRAMP Moderate environments — strong preference
• Okta Identity Governance (OIG) experience — access certifications, SoD, entitlement management
• Experience federating Okta to Microsoft Entra ID / GCCH as a SAML Service Provider
• Familiarity with CMMC, ITAR, GDPR, SOX, SOC 2 compliance requirements
• Experience with SCIM 2.0 provisioning to downstream applications
• Okta Identity Governance certification (preferred)

The approximate base salary range for this position is $126,887 - $166,127. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.

Location: This role is based out of our College Park, Boulder, CO, or Bothell, WA offices, or can be remote in the US. 
Travel: Up to 1 week per quarter
Job ID:  1460

Location: This role is based at our College Park, MD office, with the option to work a few days a week remotely.
Travel: Up to 5%
Job ID:  1476

The Role: 

We are looking for Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis Tooling and Operations to join our Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Team. As a Manager, FP&A Tooling and Ops, 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. 

In this role, you will be the technical backbone of our planning environment, specifically focused on the administration and hands-on configuration of Pigment. We need someone who can take the lead on keeping our models fast, scalable, and well-governed. You won’t just be managing a tool in a vacuum; you’ll be a core partner to our FP&A team, sitting down with FP&A Business Partners to understand their goals and translating those into sophisticated, high-performance models.

Your goal is to ensure our planning processes aren't just functional, but actually drive business value by providing clear, actionable insights. Whether it’s optimizing a headcount model or architecting a new revenue forecast, you’ll be the person making sure our technical setup matches our strategic ambition

Responsibilities:

• Partnering directly with Financial Planning & Analysis Business Partners to decode evolving business requirements. You won't just build what is asked; you will consult on best practices to ensure models drive actionable business value and executive-level insights.
• Storytelling and translating financial data for executives/management to make strategic decisions.
• Creating and maintaining Pigment models, dimensions, metrics, and complex formulas to support business processes.
• Managing data imports, exports, API integrations, and ETL processes to ensure data integrity.
• Troubleshooting calculation issues, supporting business users, and documenting model logic.
• Partner with the FP&A team to implement new use cases and enhancements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in an analytical or technical field (finance, business administration, data analytics, engineering, etc.).
• 5+ years of relevant experience working for a large public technology company or relevant consulting experience in finance tooling, transformation, or similar.
• 2+ years of proven experience working with Pigment FP&A tool, ideally in the business administrator function.
• 5+ years working with EPM software
• Experience with executive-level messaging and presentations
• Past experience partnering with FP&A or Finance teams to translate business needs into technical models.
• Familiarity with ETL processes, APIs, and complex formulas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a financial planning & analysis capacity; familiarity with budgeting and strategic planning processes
• Experience building dashboards in Power BI or a similar enterprise BI tool (Tableau, Domo)
• Familiarity with quantum computing and a demonstrated interest and ability to learn technical concepts

The approximate base salary range for this position is $111,692 - $145,649. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.

Location: This role is based at our College Park, MD office, with the option to work a few days a week remotely.
Travel: Up to 25%, domestic and international
Job ID: 1544

The Role: 

We are looking for a Director – Revenue Forecasting to own and elevate IonQ’s revenue forecasting function across the enterprise, including its growing portfolio of subsidiaries. This is a mission-critical role operating at the intersection of finance, operations, and commercial strategy — requiring both technical mastery and organizational influence. You will build and govern a forecasting process that can withstand high levels of internal and external scrutiny, translating complex, multi-entity contract portfolios into precise, defensible revenue projections. You will act as the connective tissue between manufacturing, supply chain, finance, and commercial leadership — navigating a matrixed organization. Critically, you will be accountable for shifting recently integrated entities from “integration mode” into “accountability mode,” establishing the financial KPI frameworks and forecasting disciplines that define a high-performing, public-company finance organization.

Responsibilities:

• Own IonQ’s end-to-end revenue forecasting process across all business units and subsidiaries, ensuring a single, consistent, and auditable view of revenue across the enterprise
• Develop and maintain Percentage of Completion (PoC) revenue forecasting models for IonQ’s complex contracts, with precision sufficient for public company reporting 
• Identify, flag, and escalate margin issues and problematic commercial commitments embedded in the contract portfolio, partnering with legal, commercial, and operations teams to develop remediation plans
• Lead the financial KPI translation process for newly acquired and integrated subsidiaries, converting operational metrics into standardized revenue forecasting frameworks aligned with IonQ’s corporate reporting structure
• Serve as a strategic CFO partner to Product Families, providing them with forward-looking revenue visibility and actionable analysis to support operational and commercial decision-making
• Drive the transition of integrated subsidiaries from post-acquisition integration mode into full financial accountability mode, establishing forecast ownership, cadence, and review rigor at the BU level
• Coordinate and align forecasting inputs across a complex stakeholder network including manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and finance to produce consolidated, bottoms-up revenue outlooks
• Partner with Investor Relations and Corporate Development to ensure revenue forecast integrity for earnings guidance, investor communications, and M&A diligence workstreams
• Establish forecasting governance standards, documentation practices, and internal controls 
• Continuously improve the tools, systems, and processes underpinning revenue forecasting, including integration with ERP, FP&A platforms, and program management systems

Requirements:

• 15+ years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related analytical field; CPA or CFA designation a strong plus
• 8–10 years of progressive finance experience with direct, hands-on ownership of Percentage of Completion (PoC) revenue forecasting in a complex, contract-driven industry such as aerospace & defense, experimental or quantum computing, telecommunications, or advanced networking
• Deep understanding of ASC 606 revenue recognition principles as applied to long-duration contracts, including cost-to-complete estimation, milestone-based recognition, and contract modification accounting
• Demonstrated experience identifying and surfacing negative-margin commercial commitments within a contract portfolio, with the ability to quantify exposure and recommend corrective action
• Proven track record managing and synthesizing inputs across a matrixed stakeholder environment including manufacturing, supply chain, program management, and executive leadership
• Experience supporting or leading the financial integration of acquired subsidiaries, including KPI harmonization, forecast model build-out, and transition to ongoing accountability structures
• Strong process orientation with the organizational discipline to design, document, and enforce forecasting cadences and governance frameworks at scale
• Exceptional executive presence and communication skills; ability to present complex revenue dynamics clearly to CFO, board, and investor audiences
• High comfort operating with ambiguity and competing priorities in a fast-scaling, public-company environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in a finance management role at an aerospace & defense prime contractor, government technology company, or advanced networking or sensing business with active U.S. government contract portfolios
• Familiarity with DCAA (Defense Contract Audit Agency) audit processes and compliance requirements for cost-type and fixed-price government contracts
• Experience working alongside M&A and Corporate Development teams during active integration phases, including financial statement normalization and subsidiary onboarding into corporate FP&A systems
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Costpoint, SAP, Oracle) and their integration with FP&A platforms such as Pigment, OneStream, or Adaptive for consolidated revenue reporting
• Familiarity with program management methodologies (e.g., Earned Value Management) and their application to financial forecasting in contract-driven businesses
• Experience supporting SEC reporting, earnings preparation, or audit committee presentations with revenue forecast materials
• Interest in and ability to develop working fluency in IonQ’s quantum computing and networking technologies as a foundation for stronger commercial and operational partnership

The approximate base salary range for this position is $169,869 - $221,514. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.

Location: This role can work onsite or hybrid from our College Park, MD.  We are open to a fully remote option for the right candidate.
Travel: Up to 10%
Job ID: 1552 

The Role: 

IonQ is seeking a Senior Manager of Treasury Operations to build, scale, and own our global treasury infrastructure.  You will own a multi-billion-dollar treasury function spanning 25+ legal entities across 11 countries, with an active M&A integration pipeline and a global primary-bank migration currently in flight.  Reporting directly to the SVP of Finance & Business Analytics, this role serves as the company's foremost technical expert on cash management, global banking operations, and liquidity mechanics.  While you will partner with executive leadership on capital strategy, your primary mandate is operational excellence: executing daily cash positioning, managing complex intercompany funding structures, and ensuring flawless cross-border compliance.  We need a self-sufficient builder who thrives in the details, capable of transforming decentralized cash processes into a scalable, SOX-compliant, and highly streamlined treasury function.  This is a highly autonomous, Individual Contributor role requiring a hands-on builder who operates independently to execute daily tactical treasury operations while simultaneously architecting scalable global systems. For the right candidate, this role offers a unique opportunity to own the tactical treasury architecture of a hyper-growth company while gaining direct exposure to executive-level capital allocation and long-term financial strategy.

Responsibilities:

• Global Liquidity & Cash Operations: Manage global cash positioning, short-term liquidity forecasting, and concentration structures. Execute cash management and monitor working capital to ensure adequate liquidity across all global entities.
• Capital Strategy Support: Provide dynamic cash flow modeling and analytical support to the SVP of Finance to inform ROI-driven capital allocation, external funding evaluations, and long-term enterprise value creation.
• M&A Banking & Integration Support: Support the financial integration of acquired entities by executing treasury-related due diligence, consolidating acquired bank accounts, and systematically folding new targets into our global cash pooling and liquidity structures.
• Bank Relationship & Administration: Serve as the primary administrator for all global banking portals. Manage all bank administration processes, including KYC documentation, signatory updates, fee analysis, and compliance requests with scalability in mind. Manage standby letters of credit, performance guarantees, and other off-balance-sheet credit instruments backing customer, vendor, and landlord obligations.
• Intercompany & Cross-Border Financing: Manage IonQ's intercompany loan portfolio. Partner tightly with Tax and Legal to design and execute cash pooling, netting structures, and repatriation strategies that minimize trapped cash and optimize tax efficiencies.
• FX & Risk Mitigation: Monitor foreign exchange (FX) exposures across global operations and support the execution of hedging strategies to reduce P&L volatility.
• Systems & Automation: Lead the evaluation, implementation, and optimization of Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and ERP integrations. Drive the automation of cash forecasting, reporting, and reconciliation workflows.
• Governance & Controls: Establish and enforce strict global treasury policies. Ensure robust compliance with SOX and internal control requirements across all cash movement and banking activities.
• Public Company & SEC Support: Partner with Accounting and Reporting teams to provide necessary data, footnotes, and MD&A content for quarterly and annual public filings regarding cash, investments, and FX exposures.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• 7-10+ years of progressive, hands-on experience in corporate treasury operations within a complex, multi-national organization.
• Deep technical expertise in periodic cash positioning, intercompany funding mechanisms, and global banking structures.
• Proven experience managing global bank account administration (KYC, FATCA, signatories, and portal security).
• Public-company treasury experience, including SOX compliance and direct support of SEC reporting (10-Q, 10-K disclosures for cash, investments, and FX exposures).
• Operating experience across at least 5 countries and 3+ functional currencies, with demonstrated success managing multi-currency cash and FX exposure.
• Hands-on experience independently selecting, implementing, and operating a Treasury Management System (e.g., Kyriba, GTreasury, ION, SAP).
• Direct experience executing M&A treasury integration, including bank account consolidation, signatory transitions, and folding acquired entities into a global liquidity structure.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation strongly preferred.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $128,445 - $167,497. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.

The mission of the QPU Testing team is to improve quantum computer performance through validation of QPU (quantum processing unit) designs and verification of individual QPUs produced by the manufacturing team. We own the creation and execution of test plans that we develop with stakeholders across the Quantum Computing organization. We are looking for a Staff Physicist to join the QPU Testing team as our Scientific Validation lead. In this role, you will ensure our testing accurately captures performance characteristics which are important to the Science team. You will also serve as a trusted internal authority on physics-related test validity, rigor, and interpretation.

You will help to turn scientific questions and risk areas into concrete, executable test plans, including testing with and without ions, then communicate results, interpretation, and actionable feedback to stakeholders. This role is central to maintaining a trusted testing roadmap and ensuring tight feedback between development and testing.

Responsibilities:

• Drive creation and evolution of validation test plans, procedures, and acceptance criteria, aligned to science priorities.
• Translate scientific requirements into practical, executable test coverage and readiness standards for QPU testing platforms.
• Provide physics triage for complex, ambiguous system issues, defining next diagnostics and escalation paths.
• Execute and validate testing campaigns, including hands-on operation and troubleshooting of a trapped-ion system.
• Communicate results and recommendations clearly across scientific and cross-functional stakeholders.

You’d be a good fit with: 

• PhD in experimental atomic/AMO physics (or closely related field) and 5+ years of industry experience post-PhD.
• Hands-on experience operating a trapped-ion experiment (minimum requirement).
• Demonstrated ability to independently define next steps, prioritize work, and execute with minimal supervision.
• Strong experimental fundamentals (optics/lasers, vacuum, control systems) and comfort debugging complex experimental systems.
• Ability to translate scientific goals into test plans and acceptance criteria, and to communicate results clearly to both scientific and cross-functional stakeholders.

You’d be a great fit with:

• Deep trapped-ion background (e.g., PhD research focused on trapped-ion quantum computing and/or extensive trapped-ion apparatus experience).
• Track record owning end-to-end validation strategy (metrics to procedures to execution to reporting) for complex platforms.
• Experience working in highly collaborative, cross-disciplinary teams and influencing testing priorities across org boundaries.
• Strong Python-based experiment control and/or analysis workflows.

Location: This role is based onsite at our headquarters in College Park, MD.
Travel: 10%
Job ID: 1358

The approximate base salary range for this position is $126,887 - $166,127. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

The Senior Manager Internal Audit - IT is a strategic transformation leader responsible for the organization’s technology risk landscape. This role goes beyond traditional oversight; you will act as a technologist within the audit function, leveraging AI and data science to automate control environments while ensuring the digital backbone of our global operations—including Manufacturing and M&A integrations—remains secure, compliant, and efficient.

Individual contributor with significant leadership and cross-functional influence

Responsibilities: 

Innovation, AI & Audit Transformation

• AI-Enabled Control Testing: Architect and implement AI/Machine Learning models to transition from manual sample-based testing to 100% population testing.
• Annual SOX Audit: Lead SOX IT control design and operating effectiveness including identification of gaps, operating deficiencies, remediation plan and partnership with process owners to optimize control environment 
• Audit Workflow Automation: Leverage Generative AI and Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to automate the documentation of walkthroughs, drafting of audit reports, and the mapping of controls to regulatory frameworks.
• Continuous Control Monitoring (CCM): Partner with IT to build real-time dashboards that monitor key risk indicators (KRIs), moving the department toward a "continuous audit" model.
• Predictive Risk Insights: Use data signals to identify emerging risks in the Quote-to-Cash and Manufacturing cycles before they manifest as material weaknesses.
• Lead the development of automated risk-sensing capabilities and Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) within the ERM framework, leveraging data analytics to provide real-time assurance over tech-stack dependencies and third-party vendor ecosystems

Business Process & Systems Excellence

• Automated Control Testing: Review the automated controls within core value streams such as Quote-to-Cash (Q2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) to ensure data integrity and system reliability.
• Annual SOX Audit: Lead SOX control design and operating effectiveness including ITGC’s,  identification of gaps, operating deficiencies, remediation plan and partnership with process owners to optimize control environment
• SDLC & Implementation: Perform pre- and post-implementation reviews for major system upgrades or ERP deployments to prevent "go-live" control failures.

Business Combinations & M&A Integration

• IT Due Diligence: Lead IT-focused risk assessments for business combinations, evaluating the target company’s security posture and control maturity.
• Post-Merger Integration (PMI): Direct the integration of acquired entities into the corporate Internal Control Framework (COSO), managing the risks associated with data migration and system cutovers.

SOX & Regulatory Compliance (GovCon Focus)

• ITGC Ownership: Lead the testing of IT General Controls (ITGC) and IT Application Controls (ITAC) for SOX 404 compliance.
• Regulatory Standards: Ensure IT systems meet stringent government contracting standards, including NIST 800-171, CMMC, and FAR/DFARS requirements.

You’d be a good fit with: 

Experience & Education

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Management Information Systems (MIS), Computer Science, or Accounting.
• Experience: 8–10+ years of progressive experience in IT Audit, IT Risk, or Cyber Consulting (Big 4 or large-scale complex corporate environments preferred).

Technical & Professional Skills

• Certifications: CISA required. CISSP, CRISC, or CISM highly preferred.
• Framework Mastery: Deep understanding of COBIT, NIST, ISO 27001, and the COSO Internal Control Framework.
• Influencing Without Authority: Exceptional "executive presence" with the ability to translate complex "tech-speak" into actionable business risks for senior leadership and IIA Standards.

You’d be a great fit with:

• M&A Track Record: Proven experience managing IT control transitions during business combinations or system consolidations.
• Industry Savvy: Strong background in manufacturing or organizations engaged in government contracting.“Nice-to-haves” / desired or preferred experience
• Modern Audit Toolkit: Hands-on experience with SQL, Python, or AI-based audit tools (e.g., Alteryx, MindBridge, or custom GPT agents). 
• Systems & Data: Proficiency in ERP systems (Netsuite/Oracle, Snowflake/DataBricks)

Location: College Park, MD
Travel: Up to 25% 
Job ID: 1383

The approximate base salary range for this position is $128,445 - $167,497. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

We are seeking a highly motivated and versatile Senior IT Administrator to be the dedicated on-site IT presence for our College Park office and the primary technical resource for two nearby satellite lab locations. This critical role involves providing hands-on support across the entire IT spectrum, including end-user helpdesk, A/V management, networking, and critical project work.

Responsibilities:

Onsite IT Operations and End-User Support

• Primary Technical Liaison: Serve as the dedicated, primary technical point of contact for the main College Park office, providing scheduled, expert support visits to two satellite lab locations in the region.
• Helpdesk & Desktop Support: Deliver hands-on Level 2 support, specializing in the timely diagnosis and resolution of all hardware, software, connectivity, and printer issues for local staff.
• Asset Lifecycle Management: Own the complete local IT inventory lifecycle, including the provisioning, maintenance, and retirement of all end-user hardware (laptops, monitors, peripherals), while ensuring continuous stocking of essential IT supplies.
• Lab Equipment Support: Provide dedicated operational and technical support for IT equipment within critical laboratory environments.
• A/V Management: Manage the setup, operation, and ongoing support of all conference room A/V equipment and provide reliable, on-the-spot support for meetings and occasional company-wide events.

Lab Infrastructure & Configuration Management (SDE/Automation Focus)

• Lab Workstation Management: Serve as the primary contact for lab IT support. This includes setting up new lab workstations (imaging and baseline), deploying standard configurations via playbooks, and maintaining a test workstation for pre-production changes.
• Data Access & Networking: Set up permissions for lab workstations to securely access IonQ data (e.g., shared drive, Confluence). Assist with deploying necessary lab network services (e.g., DNS server, Synology/shared drive configuration).
• Routine Maintenance: Coordinate and perform routine maintenance, including monthly software updates and reboots for lab workstations, in coordination with research teams.
• Documentation: Update and write guides for recurring lab IT tasks (e.g., remote connection, SSH, file sharing).

Network and Infrastructure Assistance

• Local Network Troubleshooting: Perform foundational network troubleshooting for common issues related to VPNs, switches, firewalls, and wireless access points (APs).
• Escalation & Liaison: Serve as the local technical liaison, escalating complex network issues to the core engineering teams and coordinating local efforts.
• Physical Deployment: Assist the network engineering team with the physical installation and de-installation of networking gear (e.g., racking/stacking switches, and deploying APs).

Strategic Projects and M&A Integration

• Corporate Projects: Actively participate in assigned internal corporate IT projects, such as system upgrades, security initiatives, and documentation/process standardization improvements.
• Remote Site Deployment: Travel occasionally to new or acquired satellite locations to execute the foundational installation of desktops, networking gear and audio/visual equipment.

You would be a good fit with:

• 6+ years of experience in a System Administrator, Desktop Support, or Helpdesk role.
• Demonstrable experience providing hands-on, end-user technical support in a corporate environment.
• Proficiency with Windows, Linux, and macOS operating systems.
• Experience administering SAML-based SaaS Apps (Okta, Entra, Jumpcloud).
• Supporting cloud-based productivity applications (M365, Google Workspace).
• Solid understanding of basic networking concepts (TCP/IP, DHCP, DNS) and experience with basic troubleshooting of network devices (switches, firewalls, Wi-Fi).
• Experience with A/V setup and support for modern video conferencing solutions (e.g., Zoom Rooms, Google Meets, Microsoft Teams Rooms).
• Strong organizational skills and experience with inventory management and asset tracking.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a focus on customer service and clear technical documentation.
• Must be able to work on-site full-time in the College Park office.

You would be a great fit with:

• Experience in a rapidly growing environment or a technology-focused company.
• Certifications such as CompTIA Network+, CompTIA Security+, or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) are a plus.
• Demonstrable experience with Configuration Management tools (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef) or scripting/automation (e.g., Python, Bash).
• Experience in a rapidly growing, technology-focused company or lab environment.
• Prior experience supporting research or engineering teams with custom lab software.
• Keep lab playbooks up to date and evaluate replacements for existing Ansible playbooks used for setting up new workstations and developer desktops. Interface with the security team to ensure compliance.
• Prior experience with IT support for M&A activity.

Location: This role will be based in our College Park office and may require after-hours support. 
Travel: Up to 10%
Job ID:  1188

The approximate base salary range for this position is $107,123  - $140,251. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

We are looking for a Financial Reporting & Equity Administration Staff Accountant. As a Financial Reporting & Equity Administration Staff Accountant, 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. 

In this role, you will work closely with the Financial Reporting and Equity Teams to support financial statement disclosures and the processing of the Company’s equity awards.  You will also assist in obtaining and processing compensation-related data by coordinating with a variety of outside teams, preparing workpapers, templates, and reconciliations, and contributing to special projects as needed.  Your work will be performed in an effort to support an influx of equity compensation, as well as growing financial reporting needs, resulting from IonQ’s quickly scaling workforce as we continue to hire both domestically and internationally, as well as integrate acquired companies!

Responsibilities:

• Prepare schedules to support financial statements disclosures and ensure the accuracy of the Company’s financial statements, including performing key analytical reviews and coordinating with various teams and subsidiaries across the Company
• Prepare required schedules to support the quarterly reviews and the annual audit with the Company’s external auditors
• Compile data to support the quarterly equity rollforward and earnings per share calculations
• Coordinate with cross functional teams, including Legal and Payroll, to assist with inputting, processing, and reconciling equity data within the equity platform
• Process bi-weekly equity grants by collecting and transforming employee data for processing in our equity platform and guide employees through the process
• Coordinate with People and Payroll Teams from acquired companies to obtain and interpret employee data for the processing of quarterly equity releases
• Aid in the year-end tax reporting process by collecting, preparing, and reconciling compensation and tax data
• Design processes to make procedures more efficient and accurate, including identifying opportunities for automation and developing processes to support Company growth
• Assist in answering employee questions regarding equity administration and processes
• Perform procedures to assist with the implementation of new systems and technology 

You’d be a good fit with:

• BS/BA in Accounting or Finance
• 1-3 years of professional experience
• Strong analytical and organizational and presentation skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage deadline requirements and multi-task projects
• High competency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Detail-oriented, self-motivated with the ability to meet project deadlines and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
  
  

You’d be a great fit with:

• SEC reporting experience preferred
• Experience with a Big Four accounting firm or other national accounting firm is preferred
• Strong desire and ability to develop new skills quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment to continuously improve processes
• Willingness to take on challenges and think constructively to solve problems
• Experience working with Dayforce, Papaya, and/or E*Trade
• Experience working with confidential compensation data
• Knowledge of equity compensation data requirements and cycles
• Strong desire and ability to develop new skills quickly in a fast-paced, high-volume environment

Location: This role is based at our College Park, MD office, with the option to work a few days a week remotely.
Travel: None
Job ID:  1305

The approximate base salary range for this position is $73,439 - $95,767. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

We are looking for a proven TPM with leadership and expertise in silicon device development that will  focus on the Quantum Processor Devices. You will own the new product programme execution for silicon device development within our quantum computing roadmap, will be responsible for the successful execution of new product development programs: translating complex technical work into clear plans, measurable milestones, and predictable delivery. As a TPM, you’ll be at the centre of a cross-functional team, working day-to-day with physicists and engineers, and partnering closely with external suppliers and internal stakeholders; to ensure work progresses with pace, clarity, and high attention to detail.

You will be working directly with the lead TPM and serve as a QPU cross functional program liaison with other technical and non-technical organizations across the company. You’ll create and run the operating rhythm that keeps teams aligned and leaders informed: building delivery plans, tracking dependencies, surfacing risks early, and producing decision-ready reporting that senior stakeholders can trust. Responsibilities will also include project planning, coordination, risk management, and stakeholder management. When priorities shift or technical issues emerge, you’ll drive structure into ambiguity; clarifying scope, coordinating trade-offs, and pushing problems to resolution while continuously improving how we execute across the hardware lifecycle.

Responsibilities:

• Lead silicon device development programmes (or workstreams), owning scope, schedule, resources, budget, dependencies, and stakeholder alignment using best-practice PM tools.
• Translating progress, risks, and trade-offs into clear, executive-ready reporting for senior stakeholders. 
• Drive cross-functional execution across physics, engineering, and partner teams; identify blockers early and take issues to closure with robust risk mitigation and contingency planning.
• Partner with device designers, physicists, and engineers to ensure designs are feasible, buildable, and aligned to programme milestones and deliverables.
• Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills, able to align technical and non-technical stakeholders and drive decisions through competing priorities.
• Establish programme cadences and executive reporting (dashboards, status, decision logs), ensuring senior leaders have accurate, timely, decision-ready information.
• Support continuous improvement of engineering workflows across the hardware lifecycle.

You’d be a good fit with:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field. Advanced degree preferred.
• 13+ years’ experience as a Technical Program or Programme Manager delivering complex hardware programmes, ideally in chip design, silicon devices, or semiconductor manufacturing.
• Comfortable operating in a highly technical environment, and being a technically fluent TPM who can bring structure, pace, and precision to complex silicon device programmes. 
• Thrive in ambiguity, building trust quickly, and creating the delivery rhythm that keeps multiple workstreams moving across sites and time zones.
• Hardware programme experience and a sharp analytical mindset. Able to spot inconsistencies, interrogate data, and turn messy reality into an accurate plan, a credible forecast, and a practical set of next actions. Not just coordinating, but driving outcomes, unblocking teams, and raising the bar on how programmes are run.
• Highly analytical and detail-oriented, with strong problem-solving ability and confidence managing risk, dependencies, and changing scope in fast-moving environments.
• Comfortable with modern programme tooling and ways of working, for example Jira, Confluence, Smartsheet, and GitHub, and motivated by the mission and pace of quantum computing.

You’d be a great fit with:

• In depth knowledge of semiconductor design and fabrication processes
• Working knowledge of semiconductor packaging and testing flows

Location: This role can be based in College Park, MD (US) or in Oxford, England (UK).
Travel:   Up to 20% in the US and Europe. 
Job ID:  1435

The approximate base salary range for this position in the US is $145,920- $191,047 (USD). The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

The Senior Manager Internal Audit - Business Process is a high-impact leadership role responsible for steering a risk-intelligent audit function. Operating as a senior-level individual contributor, you will bridge the gap between technical control requirements and enterprise-wide strategic objectives. 

Responsibilities: 

Audit Strategy & Planning

• Dynamic Risk Management: Lead enterprise-wide risk assessments to develop and execute a fluid, risk-based annual audit plan aligned with organizational objectives.
• Annual SOX Audit: Lead SOX control design and operating effectiveness including identification of gaps, operating deficiencies, remediation plan and partnership with process owners to optimize control environment 
• Continuous Monitoring: Evaluate emerging risks (geopolitical, technological, and regulatory) to ensure audit coverage remains proactive and forward-looking.
• Design and execute a comprehensive ERM assessment framework to identify and evaluate high-velocity risks across strategic, operational, international, IT, and legal/compliance pillars, ensuring governance structures and audit priorities adapt to the organization’s global growth and evolving tech-sector requirements.

Business Process & Operational Excellence

• End-to-End Process Mastery: Lead audits of core value streams, including Quote-to-Cash (Q2C), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Hire-to-Retire (H2R), identifying control gaps at critical hand-off points.
• Manufacturing & Supply Chain: Evaluate controls within manufacturing environments, focusing on inventory valuation, shop floor efficiencies, Bill of Materials (BOM) accuracy, and supply chain resilience.
• Root Cause Analysis: Move beyond identifying symptoms to uncovering root causes, delivering practical recommendations that improve business performance and operational velocity.

Business Combinations & M&A Integration

• Integration Leadership: Lead the post-acquisition integration of newly acquired entities into the corporate Internal Control Framework.
• Due Diligence & Day-1 Readiness: Support pre-acquisition due diligence and ensure acquired entities meet essential regulatory and SOX compliance requirements within established timelines.
• Accounting for Combinations: Oversee the controls surrounding purchase accounting (ASC 805), including fair value measurements and the consolidation of fragmented financial systems.

Stakeholder & Executive Engagement

• Trusted Advisor: Serve as a primary liaison to senior management, navigating sensitive audit findings with diplomacy and commercial acumen.
• Executive Communication: Distill complex audit results into concise, actionable insights for the Audit Committee and Board of Directors.

SOX & Regulatory Compliance (GovCon Focus)

• SOX Stewardship: Lead the Section 404 compliance program and coordinate with external auditors to ensure a seamless year-end execution.
• GovCon Oversight: Evaluate internal controls specific to government contracting environments, ensuring compliance with FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements. (Preferred)

Innovation & AI

• Digital Transformation: Leverage AI and data analytics to transition from manual sampling to continuous monitoring and automated control testing.

You’d be a good fit with: 

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience: 8–10+ years of progressive experience in internal audit or public accounting (Big 4 preferred).
• M&A Track Record: Proven experience managing internal control transitions during business combinations or legal entity restructurings.

Technical & Professional Skills

• Certifications: CPA, CIA, or CISA preferred.
• Framework Knowledge: Mastery of GAAP, COSO Internal Control Framework, PCAOB and IIA Standards.

You’d be a great fit with:

• Industry Savvy: Strong background in manufacturing or organizations engaged in government contracting.
• Systems & Data: Proficiency in ERP systems (Netsuite/Oracle).

Location: College Park, MD
Travel: Up to 25%
Job ID: 1352

The approximate base salary range for this position is $128,445 - $167,497. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

We are looking for a Senior Quantum Field Engineer for our US Federal business. As a Senior Quantum Field Engineer, you’ll be part of a team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum solutions and solve the world’s most complex problems.  Field Engineering sits at the intersection of customers, markets, products and product teams, algorithms, applications, innovation and strategy - this is the team where ideas become applied and have impact.

Join a nimble team of scientists, engineers, salespeople, marketers, business developers, and product managers to drive an entirely new quantum computing business. We’re seeking versatile engineers and architects skilled in technical sales, technical demos and customer interactions who feel energized to deliver IonQ’s quantum computing products and quantum applications. 

Responsibilities:

• Inspire and co-engineer solutions with the US Intel Agencies by explaining IonQ’s strategy, portfolio and answering technical questions about quantum portfolio (compute, network, security, sensing and space) and quantum applications.
• Lead and shepherd client discussions, inspiring them to see how quantum applications can be implemented in their business domain.
• This includes working through business needs and mapping Quantum Algorithms (financial services, bioscience, chemistry and materials, optimization, generative AI, and other domains) into application code and executing Proof-of-Concepts together with the IonQ Application team.
• Share insights from clients with the IonQ Product Management and Engineering teams such that client feedback is incorporated into our products.
• Navigate competitive objection handling
• Translate business needs expressed by our clients into technical work projects in collaboration with other team members.
• Create assets to explain features of our quantum applications and other IonQ quantum products.
• Move dialogs from initial ideation to focused exploration domain through to proof-of-concept and ultimately into production workflows.
• Lead client discovery sessions for business-oriented use cases that uncover potential overlap with development of useful quantum algorithms together with the IonQ Application team
• Partner with marketing, developer relations and business development to grow awareness of IonQ in the world at large.
• Attend industry conferences, as needed, to talk to client and support our booth activities.
• This is a technical customer-facing role with the appropriate balance of compensation acceleration for success and a base salary to ensure that credibility and technical correctness always comes first.

You’d be a good fit with:

• 10+ years of experience in technical customer-facing role or equivalent capacity.  The ability to communicate (at the various context-appropriate levels of depth) and persuade clearly, have strong EQ, and other customer-facing skills are critical.
• US Citizen, with Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance required, with a full scope polygraph preferred
• 5 years of focused experience with technology companies that support US Intel Agencies
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or other STEM field, such as Chemistry, Physics or Engineering
• Motivated learner with a strong interest in quantum computing.
• Mission oriented person - driven to help the US Federal Government Intel agencies

You’d be a great fit with: 

• Masters or PhD in a STEM field, perhaps adjacent to quantum computing.
• Time on the customer side in various verticals included leadership roles - this provides customer empathy
• Hands-on experience with Qiskit, Cirq or other quantum computing SDK.
• Proficient in Python and Jupyter Notebooks.
• Expert architecture skills across various technologies (“full stack skills”)
• Experience leading technical events.

Location: This position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices (College Park, MD, Bothell, WA) or fully remote in the US or Canada.
Travel: Some travel expected in the US (20%) but opportunities for global travel are available as well for client meeting and IonQ conference activities.
Job ID:  1311

The approximate base salary range for this position is $192,979 - $252,659. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

We are looking for a Staff Scientist – Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms to lead the technical development in utilizing IonQ’s quantum computers to create highly differentiated quantum solutions that will bring value to society. As a Staff Scientist – Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms, you’ll be a core member of a cross-functional team whose mandate is central to IonQ’s mission to solve the world’s most complex problems using the world’s best quantum computers.

As a hands-on expert in fault-tolerant algorithms, you will help discover the next generation of quantum applications that are poised to deliver results exceeding state-of-the-art classical methods. You will play a key role in developing quantum algorithms, core IP, computational resource models, long-term roadmaps, and end-to-end workflows that have the potential to disrupt the field of computing. You will also work closely with product, engineering, marketing, sales, operations, and external customers/partners to brainstorm new ideas, propose complex, multi-year initiatives and represent IonQ at high-visibility technical conferences (often all in a single day)!

Responsibilities: 

• Lead hands-on development of novel fault-tolerant quantum algorithms that will make a large scientific and commercial impact across a wide range of industry verticals.
• Perform detailed resource analyses of quantum algorithms and perform SWOT analysis of FTQC approaches as compared to NISQ and/or classical methods.
• Provide trusted expertise in FTQC algorithms and communicate the current state-of-the-art, scaling behaviors, trade offs, cross-over points, etc. to stakeholders across the company.
• Drive constructive technical interactions across multi-disciplinary teams to identify, define and solve challenging real-world problems using IonQ trapped-ion quantum computers.
• Develop and drive adoption of industry-leading benchmarking and resource estimation methodologies, metrics, and tools.
• Develop portfolio of foundational IP and high-impact-factor peer-reviewed publications; represent IonQ externally with customer/clients and at conferences.

You’d be a good fit with:

• PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science, or similar field, or comparable field or equivalent work experience + 3 years of professional experience in the quantum computing field
• Demonstrated expertise in FTQC algorithms that can scale to millions of qubits, billions of gates with line-of-sight to end-customer value: active portfolio of invited talks, repos, licenses, publications and/or patents
• Active participant in the FTQC algorithm community via, e.g., development of tools (libraries, simulators, compiler), metrics (costing, resource estimation, ROI), and/or community (economic development, standards)
• Relentless dedication to optimizing algorithmic performance (accuracy, time-to-solution) through elegant theoretical equations, as well as engineering optimization 
• Mastery of key mathematical techniques used in quantum computing and quantum algorithm development, and a demonstrated ability to communicate scientific results clearly.

You’d be a great fit with: 

• 5+ years of professional work experience developing end-to-end solutions for realistic industry problems such as computer-aided engineering, cybersecurity, chemistry, etc.
• Experience working with quantum algorithms for relevant use cases. This could include quantum simulation (e.g., product formulas, qubitization, qDRIFT, etc.), quantum algorithms and primitives (e.g., block-encodings, LCU, QSP, QSVT, Gibbs sampling, quantum linear systems, etc.), and/or end-to-end fault-tolerant quantum algorithms as applied to detailed use cases.
• Demonstrated expertise in Python and Qiskit or similar quantum SDK; working knowledge of C++.
• Experience proposing, winning, and executing on consultative (paid) contracts; government contracting or defense contracting experience a plus
• Experience commercializing end-to-end software utilizing hybrid computing e.g. CPU + GPU + QPU, Edge, Cloud, etc. Knowledge of CI/CD a plus.

Location: This position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices (College Park, MD, Bothell, WA, Toronto, Canada, Gothenburg, Sweden) or fully remote in the US
Travel: 10% domestic and international
Job ID:  1058

The approximate base salary range for this position is $167,808 - $219,704. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

IonQ is seeking a Staff Researcher, Quantum Computing for Financial Applications and Algorithms to drive the development and strategy of quantum solutions for the financial sector. This senior technical leadership role will be pivotal in defining the roadmap for next-generation quantum finance and security architectures, leveraging IonQ's expertise in hardware and algorithmic innovation. The core focus is on bridging quantum theory, AI/ML, and quantitative finance at scale.

As the ideal candidate, you will own key research initiatives, mentor junior researchers, and directly collaborate with global financial institutions. A critical responsibility is translating complex domain challenges into viable quantum-enabled solutions. This role involves working closely with IonQ’s hardware, software, and research teams to accelerate the realization of quantum advantage in areas like financial modeling, optimization, and cryptography.

Responsibilities:

• Lead IonQ's R&D in quantum algorithms specifically for the finance sector, covering key areas such as portfolio optimization, risk modeling, derivatives pricing, fraud detection, and post-quantum security.
• Define and drive the quantum finance research strategy, establishing long-term technical directions that align with IonQ's overarching product roadmap and partnership objectives.
• Architect and validate quantum algorithmic frameworks suitable for both NISQ (Noisy Intermediate-Scale Quantum) and future fault-tolerant architectures. This includes integrating expertise in quantum information theory, circuit compilation, and error correction.

• Mentor and guide senior researchers and engineers, cultivating a high-impact, results-driven, and collaborative research environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with the Quantum Solutions, Product, and Business teams to successfully translate core research outcomes into deployable, real-world applications for enterprise clients.
• Engage strategically with leading financial institutions and regulatory bodies to facilitate the early adoption and shaping of quantum technologies in secure financial computing.
• Establish and nurture collaborations with top universities, national laboratories, and government organizations to significantly expand IonQ's external research ecosystem.
• Publish thought-leading research at premier conferences and in top-tier journals, establishing IonQ's reputation as a global authority in both quantum finance and quantum-secure architectures.
• Advise executive leadership on critical emerging trends in quantum computing, cryptographic security, and AI-driven financial technologies.
  
  

You’d be a good fit with: 

• Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Quantitative Finance, or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in algorithmic research, computational finance, or quantum information, with at least 3 years in a leadership or principal investigator role.
• Deep technical expertise in quantum computing, error correction, compiler optimization, and high-performance computing.
• Proven experience in quantum AI/ML and its applications in finance.
• Advanced understanding of financial modeling, stochastic calculus, risk analytics, and optimization techniques.
• Demonstrated record of publishing, patenting, or deploying cutting-edge quantum or hybrid classical-quantum solutions.
• Strong track record of leading cross-disciplinary teams and influencing technical direction at the organizational level.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with both technical and executive audiences.
  
  

You’d be a great fit with: 

• Knowledge in quantitative research
• Experience with use cases typical of banks and hedge funds

Location: This position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices (College Park, MD, Bothell, WA) or fully remote in the US.
Travel: Up to 20%
Job ID:  1220

The approximate base salary range for this position is $162,920 - $213,304. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

Location: This role is based onsite at our headquarters in College Park, MD.
Travel: 10% domestic and international
Job ID: 1490 

The Role: 

We are looking for a Staff Scientist – Quantum Applications to lead the technical development in utilizing IonQ’s quantum computers to create highly differentiated quantum solutions that will bring value to society. As a Staff Scientist – Quantum Applications, you will be part of the new Quantum Applications team based in College Park, Maryland , you will be a key link to the University of Maryland ecosystem, serving as a bridge to collaborate with world-class faculty and researchers both at UMD and at institutions globally.

You will operate at the intersection of two frontiers: pushing the boundaries of cutting-edge academic research on latest quantum hardwares and developing the next generation of quantum algorithms poised to solve real-world problems better than state-of-the-art classical methods. You will play a key role in developing core IP, computational resource models, long-term roadmaps and end-to-end workflows that have the potential to disrupt the field of computing. You will also work closely with product, engineering, marketing, sales, operations, and external customers/partners to brainstorm new ideas, propose complex, multi-year initiatives and represent IonQ at high-visibility technical conferences (often all in a single day)!

Responsibilities:

• Practical Algorithm Innovation: Lead the hands-on development of Fault-Tolerant Application-Scale Quantum (FASQ) algorithms designed to scale for real-world impact. You will emphasize "hardware-aware" FASQ, ensuring research is rooted in the constraints of practical early fault-tolerant systems to drive scientific and commercial breakthroughs.
• Full-Stack & Hardware-Centric Optimization: Work directly with quantum compiler, cloud, and hardware engineering teams to build highly optimized hybrid workflows specifically tuned for IonQ’s trapped-ion architecture. Your goal is to make the best use of available quantum hardware for proof-of-principle demonstrations and experiments, moving beyond abstract error correction theory.
• Rigorous Algorithm Analysis: Conduct deep technical evaluations comparing quantum algorithms of interest against relevant state-of-the-art classical algorithms. You will identify the specific performance characteristics and scaling behaviors that define the boundary between classical and quantum capabilities.
• Academic Strategy & Advocacy: Act as a primary advocate for IonQ’s academic presence by actively engaging with the UMD faculties. You will guide, propose, and initiate impactful academic research projects that carry significant industrial weight and commercial potential.
• IP & External Influence: Build a robust portfolio of foundational IP and high-impact-factor, peer-reviewed publications. You will represent IonQ’s technical vision at major conferences and in high-level discussions with external stakeholders, emphasizing our path to practical, application-scale quantum advantage.

Requirements:

• Advanced Academic & Professional Background: Doctorate degree in Physics, Computer Science, Mathematics, Chemistry, or another STEM domain, plus 3+ years of professional work experience in the quantum computing field.
• FASQ & Hardware Expertise: Demonstrated expertise in Fault-Tolerant Application-Scale Quantum (FASQ) algorithms designed for scalability and practical implementation. You possess a deep familiarity with the operation and physical principles of trapped-ion quantum computers.
• Error Mitigation & Compilation: Proficient in common error mitigation techniques and advanced quantum compilation strategies specifically tuned for hardware-level performance.
• Proven Research Track Record: Hands-on experience developing novel algorithms for research, supported by a strong portfolio of peer-reviewed publications and contributions to production-grade codebases.
• Multilevel Communication: The ability to translate complex technical concepts across all levels, from the academic research community to business stakeholders and PhD-level peers.
• Technical Stack & Workflow Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in Python, Qiskit (or similar quantum SDKs), and High-Performance Computing (HPC) tools—including parallel computing and utilizing computer clusters. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Extended Professional Leadership: 5+ years of professional work experience developing end-to-end solutions for realistic industry problems.
• Proven Practical Impact: Demonstrated experience with applying commercial tools to solve problem sets of practical relevance.
• FASQ Community Recognition: Active participant and recognized contributor in the Fault-Tolerant Application-Scale Quantum (FASQ) algorithm community, including the development of foundational tools such as libraries, simulators, or compilers.
• High-Value Intellectual Property: An active portfolio consisting of invited talks, software repositories, licenses, and/or patents that demonstrate a respected "voice" in the global quantum ecosystem.
• Collaborative Solution Delivery: Success working directly with internal and external partners to define and deliver technical solutions.
• Advanced Communication: Excellent collaboration and communication skills, with a proven ability to bridge the gap between deep academic research and commercial industrial impact.
• Proficient in the responsible use of AI tools to accelerate development, documentation, and research while maintaining strict technical accuracy and security standards.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $167,808 - $219,704. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.

At scale, quantum computers will be integrated into classical datacenters — combining the unique strengths of CPUs, GPUs, and QPUs will help us solve the world’s hardest problems. Today, we already use IonQ quantum computers in tandem with high-performance computer (HPC) clusters in applications like quantum machine learning and image analysis. As a Senior Staff Software Engineer leading our HPC integration, you’ll help build and maintain our interfaces with SLURM and other open HPC stacks.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and development of our HPC software stack integrations
• Establish best practices for code development, quality assurance, documentation, and continuous integration and deployment
• Lead and participate in code reviews
• Effectively self-manage projects, priorities, deadlines, and deliverables; Identify, track and mitigate execution roadblocks and technical risks
• Mentor junior staff members; we’ll ultimately be building a team around you!
• Help minimize overhead between classical and quantum resources through efficient scheduling and parallelization

You’d be a good fit with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or equivalent practical experience -- untraditional backgrounds are welcome and encouraged!
• 13+ years experience in software engineering
• 5+ years experience of open source contributions
• 2+ years experience with Slurm or other HPC batch schedulers (LSF, PBS, GridEngine, etc.) and/or other HPC technologies
• Familiarity with containerization technologies such as Docker and container orchestration platforms like Kubernetes or Microk8s
• Familiarity with MPI or other multiprocessing schemes
• Experience with workflow orchestration tools (Argo Workflows, Kubeflow)
• Significant experience with system languages like C/C++ or Go, and advanced scripting in Python
• Established experience in Linux operating system, environment, and tools

You’d be a great fit with:

• 15+ years experience in software engineering
• 10+ years experience of making open source contributions  
• 5+ years in High Performance Compute cluster management
• 2+ years experience as an open source project maintainer with an active community
• Expert-level knowledge of Fortran and/or C
• Familiarity with quantum software stacks like MQSS or OpenQSE
• Familiarity with distributed computing frameworks like Ray or Dask
• Experience with GPU programming models such as CUDA (or even better: CUDA Quantum)
• Expert analysis skills in areas like statistical testing, modeling and general optimization
• Knowledge of one or more domains of computational physics (PDEs, n-body, large-dimension integration, stochastic systems, ...)
• Familiarity with common machine learning frameworks like PyTorch or TensorFlow
• Exposure to quantum physics and/or quantum information science

Location: This is a hybrid role based at our headquarters in College Park, MD or at our Bothell, Washington facility.
Travel: 10%
Job ID: 1135

The approximate base salary range for this position is $187,358- $245,300. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

IonQ is seeking a strategic and visionary Software Engineering Director to lead the development and operation of the core services provided by the IonQ Quantum Cloud platform (try it out yourself: https://cloud.ionq.com). This role is pivotal in delivering access to our advanced quantum computers and simulators via our APIs in the cloud and on-prem. The Director will drive the technical direction of the IonQ Quantum Cloud API platform, ensuring it aligns with IonQ's overall business objectives and market opportunities in the rapidly evolving quantum computing landscape.

The ideal candidate will have experience leading or contributing to multiple simultaneous initiatives, balancing multiple activities with a keen eye for prioritizing for the biggest impact. You’ll be able to balance technical expertise and savvy with strong business judgment to make great technology choices with lasting impact. You’ll strive for simplicity and demonstrate significant creativity and incisive judgment. You'll enjoy learning technical topics, working across multiple business streams, and be uniquely positioned to help us reach the next horizon in secure quantum computing.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the technical roadmap for IonQ's quantum platform, aligning with business goals and market demands
• Own API design and versioning strategy for IonQ Quantum Cloud, ensuring APIs are consistent, well-documented, and a joy to integrate with
• Partner closely with developer tools leadership to ensure seamless integration between cloud services and client SDKs
• Drive cross-functional strategic initiatives, collaborating with product, research, and engineering leadership to define long-term technology choices and platform architecture
• Manage technical delivery of integrations with major cloud providers (AWS, Azure, GCP), ensuring alignment with IonQ's cloud strategy and business objectives
• Develop and manage the cloud services portfolio budget, ensuring cost optimization and alignment with financial goals
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the cloud platform, providing regular reports and insights to executive leadership
• Provide technical leadership and guidance in building robust, scalable, and innovative software solutions that can be deployed in a variety of contexts – including on-prem and hybrid environments

In your first three months, you will focus on assessing the current cloud platform strategy, identifying key areas for improvement, and delivering new capabilities to meet growing global demand.

You’d be a good fit with...

• 12+ years of progressive technical leadership experience, including significant experience in managing and developing large-scale cloud platforms
• 7+ years experience designing and operating cloud APIs and services at scale
• Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans, working cross-functionally to align technology initiatives with business objectives
• Experience in building and leading high-performing distributed teams, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence across multiple timezones
• Sufficient technical proficiency to engage thoughtfully with engineers about architecture and product design, offering valuable insights when necessary
• Experiencing shipping and operating business-critical distributed systems
• Experience managing teams using AI agents for engineering tasks
• Prior experience as a software engineer and team lead
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for different audiences (your staff, users, the company as a whole)

You’d be a great fit with...

• 18+ years of senior technical leadership experience, including experience at the director level or above (e.g., 30+ engineers organized in multiple layers)
• 10+ years experience designing and scaling APIs, with a proven track record of shipping interfaces developers love to use
• Experience owning a multi-tenant cloud API product end-to-end—from API design through deployment and operations—at scale
• Strong product and design sense
• Experience in driving organizational change and transformation in a rapidly evolving technology environment
• Experience recruiting and managing teams distributed across multiple continents
• Experience developing sustainable, in-house framework and abstraction layers
• Strong business acumen and experience in developing and managing the engineering platform for a significant business unit
• Experience managing rigorous incident response processes, on-call rotations, and retrospectives
• Personal experience writing software with AI agents
• Prior experience with building/scaling platform-as-a-service offerings
• Prior experience with quantum computing

Location: This role will be based onsite at our office in Bothell, Washington or our Headquarters in College Park, MD.
Travel: Up to 10%
Job ID:  1332

The approximate base salary range for this position is $221,925 - $290,558. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

We are looking for a Senior Mask Layout Engineer on the Fab Tapeout and Validation Team. As a Senior Mask Layout 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. 

In this role, you will be the owner of full-reticle tapeouts for use in trapped-ion quantum computers, which could include both photonic and analog electronic layers. In addition, you will help develop and maintain the internal PDK and circuit layout libraries, as well as write scripts to automate the layout of masks for tapeouts. You will also have the opportunity to work closely with the photonic and ion trap design and testing teams to help develop new and game-changing quantum technology to enable scalable quantum computing, memory, and networking.

The Fab Tapeout and Validation Team is a remote-friendly team and this role can be performed remotely or in-person at IonQ’s College Park, MD or Bothell, WA campuses. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct Python-based layout for full-reticle tapeouts with commercial foundries
• Develop and maintain internal component PCell and automated circuit layout libraries
• Interface with designers, test engineers, packaging engineers, and foundry team to define layout rules and component designs 
• Implement physical verification checks of layouts, including DRC and LVS
• Develop detailed documentation of tapeouts and lead layout reviews with other team members 
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand circuit requirements and make recommendations to improve design, layout, and test workflows

You’d be a good fit with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and techniques
• Excellent programming and software skills, including development in an IDE, proficiency with version control software, shell scripting, and code documentation
• 2+ years of experience with Python-based mask layout software packages such as Luceda IPKISS, GDSFactory, or Klayout
  
  

You’d be a great fit with:

• M.S. or Ph.D. in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years experience in generating layout files for complex semiconductor flows with custom elements, such as MEMS, integrated photonics, or superconducting circuits
• Past ownership of full-reticle tapeouts with commercial foundries
• Experience with commercial simulation, verification, and layout environments such as Synopsys, Cadence, and Ansys
• Familiarity with photonic and/or analog electronic device principles including design, test, and fabrication
• Proficiency in physical verification including DRC, LVS, and ERC
• Experience with semiconductor and/or photonic workflows for tapeout with commercial foundries
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• A meticulous attention to detail and excellent track record of documenting requirements, implementation plan, and tracking progress
• Ability to work independently, prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively in a deadline-oriented environment

Location: The Fab Tapeout and Validation Team is a remote-friendly team and this role can be performed remotely or in-person at IonQ’s College Park, MD or Bothell, WA campuses. 
Travel: Up to 10%
Job ID: 1303

The approximate base salary range for this position is $110,336 - $144,459.  The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

We are looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager who is a key interface with our foundry partners and multiple internal cross-functional teams. The mission of this role is to track activities and wafers which include the traps used by IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems. As our TPM for Fab Operations, you will play a pivotal role in realizing this vision by being one of the crucial interfaces between design, layout, fabrication, and test, with particular emphasis on the collaboration with our external fab partner. Your expertise will directly impact the delivery and performance of fundamental building blocks of our quantum computers.

Responsibilities:

• Collect and track requirements and related documentation, aligning the internal team requests, mapping intercept points and deliveries
• Track the status of wafers and chips in the fab and in test environments, making sure that measurements are completed timely and that feedback is provided on schedule, in time for learning to be implemented on next iterations and taking into account interdependencies 
• Highlight schedule risks and provide visibility of slipping items, bottlenecks, and showstoppers; propose solutions to mitigate schedule impact and bring deliveries back on track
• Coordinate with design, layout, fab, and test teams the flow of information and samples to optimize learning cycle time, prioritizing critical items
• Plan for f2f meetings and technical workshops with internal teams and/or external partners in the US or abroad
• Track expenses and compare to budget for all fab-related activities, highlighting discrepancies or outliers; prepare Purchase Orders as needed
• Critically analyze, synthesize, and present program status to cross-functional teams, directly informing key program decisions and updates
• Develop, finalize, and communicate clear and realistic project timelines, identifying key milestones, potential risks, and definitive completion dates.
• Forge strong partnerships with design and systems teams to collaboratively track activities, needs, and timelines
• Collaborate effectively with the procurement team to establish favorable terms for recurring purchases and strategic framework agreements.
• Thoroughly document the schedule of actual vs planned program status, driving lesson learnt and mitigation paths
  
  

You’d be a good fit with: 

• Master's or higher in Engineering or relevant field/discipline
• 5+ years working in a fast-paced new product introduction (NPI) team to deliver novel products within a multi-functional engineering team over multiple timezones
• Expertise in tracking a wide range of manufacturing activities, with complex schedule and interdependencies
• Hands-on advanced experience in Office Timeline, Smartsheet, Excel macros
• Strong understanding of manufacturing concepts, experience managing accelerated timelines, coordinating multiple parallel manufacturing campaigns, and effectively navigating conflicting priorities 
• Experience with procurement flows (quote, POs)
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex timelines to diverse audiences. 

You’d be a great fit with:

• 5+ years of experience working within a commercial semiconductor foundry 
• Experience working with ion trapping and/or photonic devices

Location: This role is based at our College Park, MD office, with the option to work a few days a week remotely.
Travel: Up to 25% to other site locations.
Job ID:  1265

The approximate base salary range for this position is $110,336 - $144,459. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

We are looking for a Senior Staff Scientist – Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms to help lead the technical development of highly differentiated quantum solutions that will bring value to society. As a Senior Staff Scientist – Fault-Tolerant Quantum Algorithms, you’ll guide a cross-functional team whose mandate is central to IonQ’s mission to solve the world’s most complex problems using the world’s best quantum computers.

As a technical leader in the field of fault-tolerant algorithms, you will help discover the next generation of quantum applications that will exceed state-of-the-art classical methods. You will be a core member of technical leadership in quantum algorithms, and you will drive research into new quantum algorithms and develop IP, computational resource models, long-term roadmaps, and end-to-end workflows that have the potential to disrupt the field of computing. You will also work closely with product, engineering, marketing, sales, operations, and external customers/partners to brainstorm new ideas, propose complex, multi-year initiatives and represent IonQ at high-visibility technical conferences (often all in a single day)!

Responsibilities: 

• Influence the quantum applications roadmap towards fault-tolerant quantum algorithms that will make a large scientific and commercial impact by leading the origination, execution, and optimization of novel, end-to-end quantum algorithms. Guide other team members towards this goal.
• Perform detailed resource analyses of quantum algorithms and perform SWOT analysis of FTQC approaches compared to NISQ and/or classical methods.
• Provide trusted expertise and leadership in FTQC algorithms and communicate the current state-of-the-art, scaling behaviors, trade offs, cross-over points, etc. to stakeholders across the company.
• Lead technical interactions across multi-disciplinary teams to identify, define and solve challenging real-world problems using IonQ trapped-ion quantum computers.
• Define, develop, and drive adoption of industry-leading benchmarking and resource estimation methodologies, metrics, and tools.
• Develop portfolio of foundational IP and high-impact-factor peer-reviewed publications; represent IonQ externally with customer/clients and at conferences.

You’d be a good fit with:

• PhD in physics, mathematics, computer science, or similar field, or comparable field or equivalent work experience + 5 years of professional experience in the quantum computing field
• 13+ years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated expertise in FTQC algorithms that can scale to millions of qubits, billions of gates with line-of-sight to end-customer value: active portfolio of invited talks, repos, licenses, publications and/or patents.
• Active participant in the FTQC algorithm community via, e.g., development of tools (libraries, simulators, compiler), metrics (costing, resource estimation, ROI), and/or community (economic development, standards)
• Relentless dedication to optimizing algorithmic performance (accuracy, time-to-solution) through elegant theoretical equations, as well as engineering optimization
• Mastery of key mathematical techniques used in quantum computing and quantum algorithm development, and a demonstrated ability to communicate scientific results clearly.

You’d be a great fit with: 

• 7+ years of professional work experience developing FT quantum algorithms that align with realistic industry problems such as computer-aided engineering, phase transitions, reaction modeling, cybersecurity, differential equations solving, simulation of physical systems, etc. 
• Deep expertise in quantum algorithms for relevant use cases. This could include quantum simulation (e.g., product formulas, qubitization, qDRIFT, etc.), quantum algorithms and primitives (e.g., block-encodings, LCU, QSP, QSVT, Gibbs sampling, quantum linear systems, etc.), and/or end-to-end fault-tolerant quantum algorithms as applied to detailed use cases.
• Demonstrated expertise in Python and Qiskit or similar quantum SDK; working knowledge of C++.
• Experience proposing, winning, and executing on consultative (paid) contracts; government contracting or defense contracting experience a plus
• Experience commercializing end-to-end software utilizing hybrid computing e.g. CPU + GPU + QPU, Edge, Cloud, etc. Knowledge of CI/CD a plus.

Location: This position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices (College Park, MD, Bothell, WA, Toronto, Canada, Gothenburg, Sweden) or fully remote in the US
Travel: 10% domestic and international
Job ID:  1254

The approximate base salary range for this position is $192,979 - $252,659. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

We are looking for a Senior Cloud Infrastructure Engineer. In this role, you will be building and operating quantum computers, which requires lots of classical computers — from high-performance computing clusters to VMs and containerized services, we rely on on-prem and cloud-based computers every day. We also build out all of the avenues that code gets from laptops and workspaces onto those classical computers. As a Senior Infrastructure Engineer, you’ll help build and maintain this critical infrastructure. 

Responsibilities:

• Help build out, automate, and maintain our on-premises and cloud-based infrastructure 
• Contribute to expanding our Observability platform (built on Grafana stack) 
• Help develop and implement our digital security capabilities for both our cloud infrastructure and on-prem facilities
• Provision infrastructure in the cloud and on-prem as needed
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines, enabling developer acceleration
• Monitor systems to analyze and improve performance, security, and reliability
• Operationalize our global fleet and development services 
• Collaborate closely with software and hardware engineers to continuously improve how we do things

You’d be a good fit with:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT or equivalent practical experience -- untraditional backgrounds are welcome and encouraged!
• 6+ years experience in technical infrastructure and software development
• 3+ years of experience in Linux system administration
• 3+ years experience in Kubernetes
• Expert-level knowledge with a programming language of your choice
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

You’d be a great fit with:

• 5+ years experience with Kubernetes or other containerization technologies
• 5+ years of software engineering experience
• 3+ years experience with Terraform
• 3+ years experience with VM-based virtualization
• Prior experience running bare-metal Kubernetes clusters
• Prior experience provisioning physical servers and network equipment
• Prior experience scaling and securing distributed applications

Location: This role will be based at our office in College Park, MD, or Bothell, WA, and can work remotely up to 3 days per week. 
Travel: Up to 15%
Job ID:  1437

The approximate base salary range for this position is $145,920 - $191,047. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

Location: This role will work onsite at our office located in College Park, MD.  We are open to hybrid and remote options for the right candidate.
Travel: Up to 25%
Job ID: 1518 

The Role: 

We are looking for a Commodity Manager for lasers and optics. As Commodity Manager, 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 platform to solve the world’s most complex problems. 

As a Commodity Manager - Lasers & Optics, you’ll be responsible for supporting supplier selection, performance, risk and compliance within IonQ’s lasers & optics supply base. You will work closely with technical teams and production teams to understand supply base needs and drive performance improvement to support IonQ’s roadmap.  

Responsibilities:

• Support the implementation of sourcing strategies for lasers & optics. This includes partnering cross-functionally seeking strategic input, drive supplier selection activities, and supplier maintenance.
• Partner with SQE, Engineering and other internal stakeholders during the initial sourcing and vetting phases to ensure that new supplier qualifications align with the long-term commodity strategy; co-leading on-site assessments to bridge the gap between technical audit findings and commercial risk mitigation.
• Cost analysis, benchmark comparisons, and support commercial supplier negotiations.
• Review technical artifacts to draft RFx packages for lasers & optics.
• Drive cross-functional actions (internally and externally) to improve supplier performance, decrease risk, and reduce total cost of ownership.
• Maintain supplier KPIs to measure supplier risk and performance in areas of technology, quality, responsiveness, delivery and cost (TQRDC).
• Support supplier contractual negotiations as needed.
• Evaluate supplier capability, capacity, and scalability relative to forecast demand and design changes. Identify and report supply risks.
• Support purchase order execution, export compliance, monitor delivery performance, and proactively escalate supply or quality risks.
• Travel up to 25% of the time.

Requirements:

• 3+ years experience in strategic supply chain management in a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity sourcing lasers, optics and camera systems.
• Demonstrated negotiation and supplier management experience.
• Demonstrated experience partnering with engineering, operations and quality teams, and navigating through cross-functional corporate layers. 
• Comfortable working with high levels of ambiguity.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in engineering, physics, or other technical field.
• Strong Microsoft Office and Google suite (e.g., Google Sheets, Google Slides) skills.
• Familiarity with ERP systems with experience in MRP.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPSM, APSM, or certification.
• 5+ years experience in strategic supply chain management in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years strategic sourcing experience and technical knowledge on lasers, optics, and photonics components.
• Best-in-class cross-functional communication, collaboration & presentation skills.
• Sourcing experience in a defense contracting environment (i.e., FAR/DFARs, ITAR).
• Demonstrated experience in developing, evangelizing and deploying sourcing strategies.

The approximate base salary range for this position is $84,455 - $110,132. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.

We are looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer for Application Engineering. As a Sr Software Engineer on the Applications Engineer team, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to deliver real-world applications and value from the leap forward in computing enabled by quantum technology. 

We don't just build the world's best quantum computers - we apply cutting edge quantum computing tools to real world problems. Until now, our team of Applications Scientists have been building prototypes, working closely with our customers. Our new department, Applications Engineering, will ultimately help transform proven quantum computing use-cases pioneered by our scientists into production applications, making those innovations available to more people and businesses by packaging and deploying these tools as SaaS applications.

But first, we must mature existing proof-of-concept quantum code into production grade applications. As a hands-on team lead for a new engineering team, you will work on enhancing developer experience (DevEx) by applying best practices to research-grade code. You will also set up CI / CD pipelines, software packing tools, and pre/post flight tests for new algorithms as they go into deployment. Where possible you will also be in charge of optimizing and parallelizing traditional algorithms, to reduce pre-processing and post-processing workloads. You will spearhead a new team taking newly invented quantum applications, and turning them into well defined modules of reliable SaaS applications. Think of it as being a forward-deployed engineer for quantum computing applications; the strongest candidates will be generalists with wide-ranging interests. 

This team will work closely with Developer Tools, Infrastructure, and Product teams to solve problems by choosing the right technologies, and standardizing and automating those solutions. The right engineer will be comfortable working on refining chemistry simplification via Quantum Computing tool one quarter, and turning a novel quantum topology solver into a service the next - and love pair programming with scientists. They’ll bring the quantum expertise; you bring the deep and broad experience in classical programming.

Responsibilities:

• Partner with Application scientists to help deliver cutting-edge solutions for customers
• Elevate Applications code quality generally through architectural review, code review, standards, and best practices
• Improve Applications pace of delivery by creating CI / CD pipelines and other packaging automation, as well as test infrastructure and coverage
• Help productize computing code, especially improving data processing in pre-quantum and post-quantum processing steps
• Work closely with peers in Applications, Developer Tools, and Product teams to share best practices and feedback on internal tools
• Reporting to the Director of Application Engineering, help hire and mentor developers on the team

You’d be a good fit with:

• 12+ years of experience as a backend or full-stack developer, preferably in Python or Golang
• 5+ years of experience in setting up and maintaining CI / CD pipelines, in Github Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools
• 5+ years of experience in C/C++ or Rust
• 3+ years of experience in Docker, k8s, or similar containerization technologies
• A track record of shipping containerized applications that solve real business problems
• Previous work in scientific computing, quantum computing, or a related field
• Daily usage of augmented coding tools like Claude or Gemini 

You’d be a great fit with:

• 5+ years of experience in scientific computing, especially with data analysis using numpy, pandas, or similar
• Experience in HPC or performance optimization
• Experience in converting traditional algorithms into CUDA, OpenMP workflows, or similar parallelization experience
• Experience with workflow orchestration engines like Airflow, Dagster, or Temporal

Location: This position can work onsite or hybrid from our office in Bothell, WA; College Park, MD; or Boulder, CO
Travel: 5% for quarterly travel for collaboration 
Job ID:  1312

The approximate base salary range for this position is $192,979 - $252,659. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

Location: This role is based at our College Park, MD office, with the option to work a few days a week remotely.
Travel: Up to 15%, domestic or international.
Job ID: 1492

The Role: 

We are looking for an Optomechanical engineer to join our Photonic Metrology team. As an optomechanical 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. 

In this role, you will be responsible for designing and validating optical and mechanical assemblies to support integrated photonics metrology. The ideal candidate is someone who is detail-oriented and a creative problem solver.

Responsibilities:

• Design, Assemble and align optical components, fiber arrays, micro‑optics, and mechanical fixtures used in photonic test stations
• Integrate motion stages, nanopositioners, and precision alignment hardware into complete metrology platforms
• Generate detailed drawings, BOMs, and documentation for fabrication and assembly
• Document findings and present results to cross‑functional teams including photonics, electronics, and manufacturing engineering
• Perform tolerance analysis, thermal‑mechanical assessments, and alignment strategy development

Requirements:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, related field or equivalent experience
• Strong proficiency in SolidWorks for 3D modelling and mechanical design
• Experience with Zemax for optical simulation and optical design

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity with motion control systems, automation, or active alignment algorithms.
• Experience assembling and aligning optical systems and fiber‑optic components.
• Experience with thermal/structural or vibration analysis

The approximate base salary range for this position is $95,945 - $125,616. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.