IonQ · 3 weeks ago
Senior Network Orchestration Engineer - Quantum Networking
Bothell, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$128K/yr - $168K/yr
5+ years expIonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. They are seeking a Senior Network Orchestration Engineer to be the primary architect of the high-level service plane, managing a distributed quantum networking and sensing solution.
ComputerElectronicsFinanceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile AppsQuantum ComputingSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design and implement the high-level service plane for quantum network operations
Develop and manage Saga orchestration workflows to ensure consistent distributed transactions across complex, multi-domain network environments
Build and maintain interfaces using standard protocols to integrate various network devices
Identify resource bottlenecks and implement streamlined software improvements to replace inefficient legacy middle-layers
Design and implement frameworks that allow for robust state management and job orchestration over distributed resources
Define and enforce network Authentication, Authorization, and Accountability (AAA) best practices, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Support the implementation of secure communication protocols, such as TLS 1.3 and SSH, across the network control plane
Qualification
Required
Minimum 5+ years of experience in senior software engineering roles focused on large-scale distributed systems, banking backends, or cloud infrastructure
Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline
Proven track record of implementing distributed transaction patterns (Sagas) and managing complex state in a production environment
Proficiency in Python for orchestration and automation frameworks, and C/C++. Go, or Rust for performance-critical processes
Experience with Linux/Unix systems, containerization, and secure remote management
Design and implement the high-level service plane for quantum network operations
Develop and manage Saga orchestration workflows to ensure consistent distributed transactions across complex, multi-domain network environments
Build and maintain interfaces using standard protocols to integrate various network devices
Identify resource bottlenecks and implement streamlined software improvements to replace inefficient legacy middle-layers
Design and implement frameworks that allow for robust state management and job orchestration over distributed resources
Define and enforce network Authentication, Authorization, and Accountability (AAA) best practices, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)
Support the implementation of secure communication protocols, such as TLS 1.3 and SSH, across the network control plane
Preferred
Deep familiarity with Mutual TLS (mTLS) and certificate-based authentication (X.509)
Experience building experiment-supporting frameworks with automated rollback and configuration recovery
Strong background in system-wide audit logging and tamper-evident data structures
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
IONQ offers enterprise-grade quantum systems designed for businesses seeking to harness the power of quantum computing in their operations.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.8BKey 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
Marco Pistoia
CEO, IonQ Italia
Niccolo de Masi
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
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