Careers

IonQ is building the world's first fully-expressive, full-stack quantum computer based on trapped ion technology. Quantum computing is poised to reshape medicine, materials, simulation, and much more. We're looking for a few great engineers and designers to build out our Quantum Operating System and Cloud offering. The full software stack covers the lowest level FPGA hardware interfaces up through a kernel, compilers, languages and cloud APIs.

To support our rapid growth, we're hiring creative, collaborative engineers with top skills n their areas of expertise and a commitment to success. We're currently seeking candidates for our College Park location. US citizenship is preferred.

Contact: jobs@ionq.co

Open positions:

Full Stack Software Engineer

Our quantum computer runs on lasers, but the lasers are controlled by Node.js. Yes, you read that right! We orchestrate heterogenous controllers and servos with JavaScript. Our API and cloud IDE are all JavaScript, too. In short, if you love JS but also want to be part of the next evolution in computing, we want you.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop APIs and frontends.
  • Contribute ideas for new features and identify areas for improvement proactively.
  • Write clean, testable, scalable and well-documented code.

Required Skills/Education:

  • BS in Computer Science or equivalent preferred.
  • Strong foundation in data structures and software design. And math!
  • Fluency with NodeJS and React.
  • Comfortable collaborating in an interdisciplinary startup environment.

Desired:

  • History of open source contributions.
  • Design opinions.
  • Devops skills.
  • Distributed systems experience.
  • Love of pixel-perfect CSS, lasers, and ping pong.

Lead Mechanical Engineer

We're looking for an experienced, creative mechanical engineer. You’ll work closely with physicists and engineers from other disciplines to develop specifications and build hardware. You should be self-motivated, self-directed, and innovative, with a great attitude and work ethic!

Responsibilities:

  • Mechanical design and packaging of quantum computer components.
  • Turn high-level requirements into detailed specifications.
  • Design parts and assemblies.
  • Manage vendor models.
  • Investigate, diagnose, and solve mechanical problems.

Required Skills/Education:

  • BS or MS Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Outstanding 3D modeling skills (we use Onshape, but will consider candidates strong in any CAD package).
  • 2-3 years experience.
  • Hands-on experience in milling, lathe, and CNC operation.
  • 3D printer operation.
  • Familiarity working with manufacturers and fabricators.
  • Ability to estimate costs.

Desired:

  • Mechanical design for electronics (e.g., enclosures, mounting hardware, etc).
  • Working knowledge of vacuum chambers and optical systems.
  • Love of lasers and 80/20.

Electrical Engineer

Responsibilities:

  • Electronic circuit design including part creation, schematic capture and PCB layout.
  • Create new or revise existing designs using Altium Designer.
  • Research and define electronic components and modules.
  • Electronics assembly of boards and subsystems.
  • Soldering.
  • Board rework.
  • Cable assembly.
  • Computer racks and enclosure assembly.
  • Electronics testing and debugging.
  • Board level bench testing.
  • System integration and troubleshooting.
  • Providing technical task level of effort estimation.

Required Skills/Education:

  • BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related.
  • Some experience working in a lab setting.
  • Strong understanding of the fundamentals of electronics.
  • 0+ years experience (we're looking for both junior and senior engineers)

Desired:

  • High speed design (FPGA I/O, LVDS, PCI Express, SATA, Memory, Ethernet).
  • Analog design (op amps, power supplies, voltage references, analog switches).
  • Knowledge of RF/Microwave/Optics (amplifiers, splitters/combiners, photodetectors).
  • Experience using oscilloscopes, signal generators, logic analyzers, spectrum analyzers.
  • Mechanical design for electronics (e.g. enclosures, mounting hardware, heatsinks, etc.).
  • 3D CAD for mechanical drafting, drawings and design.
  • Firmware development using verilog for Xilinx/Altera FPGA’s.
  • Love of lasers.