Senior Quantum Field Engineer

Responsibilities

• Inspire prospective clients by explaining IonQ’s strategy, portfolio, and technical capabilities across compute, network, security, sensing, and space.
• Lead client discussions to map business needs and quantum algorithms (financial services, bioscience, chemistry, etc.) into application code.
• Execute Proof-of-Concepts in collaboration with the IonQ Application team to move projects from ideation to production.
• Translate client business requirements into technical work projects and share feedback with Product Management and Engineering teams.
• Create technical assets to explain the features of quantum applications and products.
• Partner with marketing, developer relations, and business development to grow global awareness of IonQ.
• Attend industry conferences and support client meetings, with approximately 20% travel required.

Requirements

• 5 years of experience in technical customer-facing roles or equivalent capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM field (Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Physics, Chemistry, or Engineering).
• Strong interest in quantum computing and a motivated learner mindset.
• Proficiency in Python and Jupyter Notebooks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or PhD in a STEM field, ideally adjacent to quantum computing.
• Hands-on experience with quantum computing SDKs such as Qiskit or Cirq.
• Expert architecture skills across various technologies ("full stack skills").
• Previous experience in leadership roles on the customer side of various verticals.
• Experience leading technical events.

About the Company

IonQ is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier, delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ provides cutting-edge systems that help partners accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, and cybersecurity.