Senior Software Engineer - Embedded Systems

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, test, deploy, maintain, and improve software components and features for embedded device control
• Write high-quality, well-tested, production-ready code in Rust and other systems programming languages
• Expand control scheduling and control flow of quantum control systems
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team including research physicists, hardware engineers, and FPGA engineers
• Participate in the full software development lifecycle, including planning, reporting, and support
• Approach technical problems pragmatically and contribute to continuous process improvement

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
• 3+ years of experience in software development
• Proficiency in at least one systems programming language (e.g., C, C++, or Rust)
• Hands-on experience working with embedded hardware
• Experience writing deterministic real-time software
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, interdisciplinary environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science, or a related technical field
• Experience with compiler software design
• Experience using hardware test equipment such as oscilloscopes or logic analyzers

About the Company

IonQ is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier, delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. We are building the world’s best quantum computers to solve the most complex problems in fields like drug discovery, materials science, and cybersecurity.