IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution.
The salary range for this position is $202,347 - $264,924.
We are looking for a Senior Staff Engineer for our Software organization. As a networked embedded systems engineer, 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.
This individual will design and implement a secure boot scheme across multiple platforms, engage with remote updates of those systems, and pioneer work in our software command and control orchestration. The resulting plethora of secured devices will be deployed in each of our many Quantum Computers all across the world, in a variety of interesting and challenging environments. It will be necessary to work and engage with engineers in control electronics, cloud, and quantum control systems as you build a best-in-class differentiated system.
Responsibilities:
- Own the secure boot scheme of our products’ classical computer systems through definition, development, debugging and maintenance.
- Orchestrate and deploy secure remote updates for all the embedded systems inside each of our quantum computers.
- Build test systems and software through hands-on involvement with hardware.
- Participate in design and development of firmware and software for next generation hardware that facilitates in-the-loop hardware testing.
- Educate and grow the knowledge base and understanding of the foundation and protection of chain or trust in our engineering organization.
You’d be a good fit with:
- 5 years experience in low level systems engineering for commercial and/or consumer product.
- Demonstrated history of programming System-On-Chip and System-On-Module hardware for integration and configuration.
- Proven involvement in the development and debug of secure boot on ARM or INTEL based systems.
You’d be a great fit with:
- 10+ years of experience
- Experience of shipping consumer or commercial product(s)
- Experience of meeting commercial product requirements for remote deployment
- Experience of building software through CI/CD
- Experience of automation of secure signing
- Experience with UEFI and authenticated variable storage
- Experience with A/B software/firmware robust update
- Experience with networking and raw sockets programming
- Experience with telemetry generation and data packaging/routing
Location:
This position is located in our newest facility in Bothell, WA.
The base pay component of the offer will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. The total compensation package may include other elements dependent on the position and level. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. Beyond base pay, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component, as well as a range of benefit options which can be found on our site at ionq.co/jobs. Some of our benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, home internet stipend, a generous PTO plan, parental/adoption leave, 401K, medical, dental and vision plans as well as paid holidays.
Our HQ is located in College Park, Maryland which is only a 15-minute metro ride from Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in the Seattle, Washington area. Depending on the position, you may be required to be located near our offices in College Park, Seattle, or Toronto. However, IonQ will be expanding into additional geographies both domestically and internationally so don’t let this stop you from applying!
At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all, while at the same time striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment in which any individual can feel welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, and military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
If you are interested in being a part of this team and mission, we encourage you to apply!
What the Team is Saying
What We Do
Quantum computers are a revolutionizing technology — they have the potential to transform business, society, and the planet for the better, and IonQ is at the forefront of this revolution.
After over 25 years of academic research, IonQ was founded in 2015 by Chris Monroe and Jungsang Kim with $2 million in seed funding from New Enterprise Associates, a license to core technology from the University of Maryland and Duke University, and the goal of taking trapped ion quantum computing out of the lab and into the market. In the following three years, we raised an additional $20 million from GV, Amazon Web Services, and NEA, and built two of the world’s most accurate quantum computers.
In 2019, we raised another $55 million in a round led by Samsung and Mubadala, and announced partnerships with Microsoft and Amazon Web Services to make our quantum computers available via the cloud.
In 2020 and 2021, we built additional generations of high performance quantum hardware, added Google Cloud Marketplace to our cloud partner roster and announced a series of collaborations and business partnerships with leading academic and commercial institutions.
On October 1st, 2021, IonQ began trading as IONQ on the New York Stock Exchange, making it the world's first public pure-play quantum computing company. We remain hard at work realizing the world-changing potential of quantum computing.
Why Work With Us
We’re growing a passionate, diverse team of collaborative, creative people. We believe in pursuing innovative, challenging work with integrity, alongside team members we can learn from and grow with.
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