Software Engineer - Device Control Services

IonQ • College Park, MD

12h • $123,191 - $161,289 • Remote

About The Position

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. We are looking for a Software Engineer - Device Control Services to help build the next generation of our systems control platform that runs on our world-class quantum computers. Never worked in quantum computing before? It’s much like a system for a robot, managing feedback loops at various time scales between sensors and actuators to create a precisely tuned environment where we can perform high-fidelity quantum computations. In this role, you’ll help develop the hardware abstraction layer and non-real-time devices control logic that helps keep the computer in the optimal quantum state.

Requirements

• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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

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

Benefits

• US benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance!
• Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at ionq.co/jobs .
• Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees