IonQ · 1 day ago
Senior Field Engineer - US Federal
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$193K/yr - $253K/yr
10+ years expIonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. They are seeking a Senior Quantum Field Engineer to lead their US Federal business, focusing on technical sales, customer interactions, and implementing quantum applications in client businesses.
ComputerElectronicsFinanceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile AppsQuantum ComputingSoftware
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Inspire and co-engineer solutions with the US Intel Agencies by explaining IonQ’s strategy, portfolio and answering technical questions about quantum portfolio (compute, network, security, sensing and space) and quantum applications
Lead and shepherd client discussions, inspiring them to see how quantum applications can be implemented in their business domain
This includes working through business needs and mapping Quantum Algorithms (financial services, bioscience, chemistry and materials, optimization, generative AI, and other domains) into application code and executing Proof-of-Concepts together with the IonQ Application team
Share insights from clients with the IonQ Product Management and Engineering teams such that client feedback is incorporated into our products
Navigate competitive objection handling
Translate business needs expressed by our clients into technical work projects in collaboration with other team members
Create assets to explain features of our quantum applications and other IonQ quantum products
Move dialogs from initial ideation to focused exploration domain through to proof-of-concept and ultimately into production workflows
Lead client discovery sessions for business-oriented use cases that uncover potential overlap with development of useful quantum algorithms together with the IonQ Application team
Partner with marketing, developer relations and business development to grow awareness of IonQ in the world at large
Attend industry conferences, as needed, to talk to client and support our booth activities
Qualification
Required
10+ years of experience in technical customer-facing role or equivalent capacity
The ability to communicate (at the various context-appropriate levels of depth) and persuade clearly
Strong EQ and other customer-facing skills are critical
US Citizen, with Top Secret (TS) / Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) clearance required, with a full scope polygraph preferred
5 years of focused experience with technology companies that support US Intel Agencies
Bachelor's degree or above in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or other STEM field, such as Chemistry, Physics or Engineering
Motivated learner with a strong interest in quantum computing
Mission oriented person - driven to help the US Federal Government Intel agencies
Preferred
Masters or PhD in a STEM field, perhaps adjacent to quantum computing
Time on the customer side in various verticals included leadership roles - this provides customer empathy
Hands-on experience with Qiskit, Cirq or other quantum computing SDK
Proficient in Python and Jupyter Notebooks
Expert architecture skills across various technologies ('full stack skills')
Experience leading technical events
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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