Senior Staff Software Engineer — Application Engineering
IonQBothell, Washington, United States • Boulder, Colorado, United States • College Park, Maryland, United States
Posted February 4, 2026
192979 - 252659 USD
Full Time
About the Company
IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology.
Job Description
IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer for Application Engineering to help transform proven quantum computing use-cases into production applications.
Requirements
- 12+ years of experience as a backend or full-stack developer, preferably in Python or Golang
- 5+ years of experience in setting up and maintaining CI / CD pipelines, in Github Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools
- 5+ years of experience in C/C++ or Rust
- 3+ years of experience in Docker, k8s, or similar containerization technologies
- A track record of shipping containerized applications that solve real business problems
- Previous work in scientific computing, quantum computing, or a related field
- Daily usage of augmented coding tools like Claude or Gemini
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
- Matching 401K
- Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
- Parental/adoption leave
- Legal insurance
- Home internet stipend
- Pet insurance
