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IonQ · 2 days ago

Staff Software Engineer - Operations

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$176K/yr - $230K/yr

7+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Write code used to run physical experiments and regular quantum computer operations

Write adapters for new hardware devices and new capabilities

Automate and optimize the calibration of our systems' physical parameters

Collect and analyze data in a tight, continuous improvement loop

Ensure high quality, scalable, well-tested software through architecture and code reviews

Provide technical expertise in building robust and well-engineered software solutions

Effectively self-manage projects, priorities, deadlines, and deliverables

Identify, track and mitigate execution roadblocks and technical risks

Closely collaborate with cross-functional teams of physicists, electrical engineers, and other software engineers to produce higher quality quantum computations

Provide clear, concise communication to management and product development teams

Drive continuous improvement to an established product development process

Pair program with experimental physicists, teaching scalable software engineering practices along the way

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Qualification

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ProgrammingData analysisStatistical testingModelingMathematical optimizationMachine learningWorking with technical expertsEmpathyRoboticsControl Theory

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or related field, or equivalent practical experience

7+ years programming experience in a general-purpose programming language (like Python, TypeScript, Go, Rust, or C++)

Expert data analysis skills in areas like statistical testing, modeling and mathematical optimization, and/or machine learning

Experience in working with technical experts outside of traditional software engineering, particularly electrical engineers and physicists

Empathy: you'll work closely with our internal team of physicists who depend on our software every day

Preferred

MS or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Physics, or a related degree

10+ years of programming experience

3+ years in machine learning and/or mathematical optimization

3+ years applying robotics and/or control theory

Benefits

Health insurance

Legal insurance

Home internet stipend

Generous PTO plan

Parental/adoption leave

401K

Dental and vision plans

Paid holidays

Company

IonQ

IONQ develops general-purpose quantum information processors to solve the world’s complex problems.

Founded in 2015

College Park, Maryland, USA

201-500 employees

https://ionq.com

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