Senior Software Engineer - DevOps

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 to help engineer the infrastructure required to develop, build, test, and release the software platform that runs our 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:

Responsibilities:

• Implement continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines that allow for faster and more frequent releases of software
• Integrate security measures with software processes and ensure that updates don't create any vulnerabilities.
• Automate the tasks of infrastructure configuration, server deployment and software setup
• Provide robust and easy-to-deploy development environments for various teams that utilize the Software Control Platform.
• Ensuring that production environments mirror development and testing environments.

You'll be able to balance technical expertise and savvy with strong business judgment to make great technology choices. You'll strive for simplicity and demonstrate significant creativity and incisive judgment.

You'd be a good fit with:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience -- nontraditional backgrounds are welcome here.
• 5+ years experience Hands-on experience developing and maintaining CI/CD automation processes & pipelines to enable fast, but safe delivery of embedded software to various stages
• Assist in automating release deployments across development, test, staging, quality assurance, and production stacks using a combination of scripting languages and other automation toolkits

You'd be a great fit with:

• Experience with CI and CD automation, including handling hardware setup and teardown across a variety of different subsystems.
• Experience working with Go and/or Rust in a production environment.
• Experience managing containerized environments running in a Kubernetes cluster.
• Experience managing CI/CD utilizing git.

Location:

This position is located in our newest facility in Bothell, WA. We are open to a hybrid option for the right candidate.

The approximate salary range for this position is $153,003 - $200,321.

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!