Staff Software Engineer (SDK), Developer Tools Bothell, Washington, United

Overview

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are building accessible quantum computing for everyone, everywhere, and we are seeking a Staff Software Engineer to join the IonQ Cloud Platform team. This role connects customers to our quantum computers via APIs, SDKs, tools, and partner clouds like AWS, GCP, and Azure. You’ll lead the development of our quantum software development kits (SDKs), including Qiskit, Cirq, and more, in collaboration with our product, applications, systems, and science teams to deliver the best quantum developer experience for customers and partners.

Location flexibility: onsite or hybrid from our offices in College Park, MD or Bothell, WA, or fully remote in the US.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Senior Manager of Cloud Engineering, this role involves close collaboration with Product and Application teams to ensure the development of high-quality, user-friendly, and comprehensively documented SDKs that fulfill specified requirements.
• Lead the design, development, and maintenance of robust, high-quality SDK features and capabilities enabling quantum novices and experts alike to solve real-world problems with quantum computers.
• Mentor senior and junior engineers on the team.
• Participate in on-call rotations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent training, fellowship, or work experience
• 8+ years of professional experience in software engineering in a team environment
• 5+ years leading the design, development, and maintenance of robust, high-quality SDKs
• Proficiency in Python
• Experience mentoring and guiding engineers of all levels to ensure a high bar for code quality and performance
• Experience driving the team's long-term vision and architecture, shaping roadmaps, and providing technical leadership
• Experience collaborating with product and other engineering teams to ensure alignment and effective communication
• Experience identifying and solving complex technical challenges related to SDK development, performance, and integration
• Demonstrated focus on user-friendliness and seamless integration of SDKs for developer adoption
• Demonstrated ability to stay current with industry trends, upstream software modifications, and advancements within the SDK ecosystem
• Experience creating and maintaining clear and comprehensive documentation

Additional qualifications

• 10+ years of professional software experience
• 7+ years in leading the design, development, and maintenance of robust, high-quality SDKs
• Experience with system-level programming languages like C++ or Rust
• Some experience with quantum computing or quantum physics

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: About once per quarter

Job ID: 1105

Compensation

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

Compensation will vary depending on factors such as market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at ionq.co/jobs.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our US benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance!

IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!

At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment where individuals can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.

We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religio