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IonQ · 3 days ago

Software Engineer - Device Control Services

College Park, Maryland, United States

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$123K/yr - $161K/yr

5+ years exp

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. The Software Engineer - Device Control Services will help build the next generation of the systems control platform for quantum computers, focusing on hardware abstraction and control logic to maintain optimal quantum states.

ComputerElectronicsFinanceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile AppsQuantum ComputingSoftware

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead, design, architect, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve major software components, systems, and features; being a small team, we count on each other to run with projects independently

Ensure the quality of our system through design and code reviews

Assist in the career development of others, providing mentorship on advanced technical issues

Collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary staff

Approach problems pragmatically

Help us continuously improve how we do things

Qualification

Software developmentMultithreaded programmingDistributed systemsLinux-based systemsGo programmingRust programmingEmbedded systemsDevice control protocolsEmpathyCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience -- untraditional backgrounds are welcome here

5+ years of experience in software development in one or more general-purpose programming languages (like Java, Python, Go, Rust, or C/C++)

Excellent engineering skills in a few key areas: Multithreaded programming and execution, Distributed systems, Linux-based systems, Interfacing with hardware via Ethernet, USB, serial, etc

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

A love of collaborating in an interdisciplinary environment

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

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or Engineering

Deep expertise in Go and/or Rust and embedded systems development

A background in robotics, embedded systems or OS device drivers development

Experience with programmatic device control (SCPI, MODBUS, etc. over serial, USB, TCP)

Experience developing hardware abstraction libraries

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.

Founded in 2015

College Park, Maryland, USA

201-500 employees

https://ionq.com

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

Marco Pistoia

CEO, IonQ Italia

Niccolo de Masi

Chairman & Chief Executive Officer

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