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IonQ · 1 month ago

Staff Quantum Solutions Architect - HCLS

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. As a Staff Quantum Solutions Architect, 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.

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Responsibilities

Inspire prospective clients by explaining IonQ’s roadmap and answering technical questions about quantum computers and quantum applications (you will receive training on the job, specific to trapped-ion systems, as needed)
Lead client discussions, inspiring them to see how quantum applications can be implemented in their business domain
Translate business needs expressed by our clients into a technical proposal in collaboration with other team members
Create sales assets such as slides to explain features of our quantum applications and other IonQ quantum products
Share insights from clients with the hardware and applications team so client feedback is incorporated into our products
Assist sales team with driving prospects down the sales funnel
Assist with developing a pipeline of opportunities for IonQ’s quantum computers and quantum applications
Lead client workshops to inspire quantum computing engagements and new quantum use case ideas
Partner with marketing, developer relations and business development to grow the IonQ footprint
Attend industry conferences, as needed, to talk to client and support our booth activities.Some travel expected in the US (40%) but opportunities for global travel are available as well for client meeting and IonQ conference activities

Qualification

Quantum ComputingTechnical SalesMachine LearningJupyter NotebooksPythonQiskitCirqHPCHealthcare Life SciencesCommunicatorClient EngagementTechnical LeadershipTeam Collaboration

Required

8 years of experience and passion in a technical sales role or equivalent
3 years of experience developing Jupyter Notebooks for client demos
Master's degree or above in Machine Learning, Data Science, or other STEM field, such as chemistry or physics as related to HCLS
Motivated learner with a strong interest in quantum computing
Excellent communicator able to concisely explain technical solutions and meet the client at their level of understanding to inspire
US Person status for export control and government contracts work

Preferred

PhD in a STEM field (ie. Chemistry) or adjacent to quantum computing applicable to HCLS
10 years of experience in a technical leadership role
Hands-on experience with Qiskit, Cirq or other quantum computing SDK
Proficient in HPC
Proficient in Python and Jupyter Notebooks
Expert Solution Architect across various technologies
Experience leading technical events
Deep knowledge of the Healthcare LifeSciences and/or pharmaceutical industry

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Matching 401K
Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
Parental/adoption leave
Legal insurance
A home internet stipend
Pet insurance

Company

IonQ

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IONQ offers enterprise-grade quantum systems designed for businesses seeking to harness the power of quantum computing in their operations.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.8B
Key Investors
Heights Capital ManagementSamsung Catalyst FundCambium Capital Partners
2025-10-10Post Ipo Equity· $2B
2025-07-07Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2025-03-10Post Ipo Equity· $372.6M

Leadership Team

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Marco Pistoia
CEO, IonQ Italia
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Niccolo de Masi
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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