Senior Network Engineer

Senior Network Engineer

Bothell, Washington, United States; College Park, Maryland, United States

IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world's leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ's newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance. Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.

This role will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA, College Park, MD, or Boulder, CO. We are open to hybrid and remote options for the right candidate. Travel: up to 25% Job ID: 1623

The Role

As we grow, we are building manufacturing facilities and quantum datacenters around the globe. We are looking for several Senior Systems and Network Engineers to support the deployment, integration, and operation of our networking and infrastructure systems, enabling cutting-edge research, distributed engineering, and delivery of the world's best quantum computers to our customers.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure network solutions (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless)
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, collaborating with engineers and research staff as needed
• Support the deployment and operation of highly available and resilient international network environments
• Oversee and optimize network performance, capacity planning, and reliability
• Design and enforce network security strategies (firewalls, segmentation, zero trust, VPNs)
• Drive network modernization initiatives including cloud networking and automation
• Create and maintain detailed network diagrams, standards, and documentation
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and vendors
• Lead and participate in major incident response and root cause analysis
• Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and security policies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of progressive network engineering experience
• Experience working with network designs and implementing them in production environments, combined with a strong hands-on mindset
• Deep experience with firewall and security platforms (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, etc.)
• Proven experience designing and supporting high-availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Strong experience with network monitoring, logging, and performance analysis tools

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in network and infrastructure engineering
• Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent
• Experience with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid environments
• Knowledge of SD-WAN, SASE, and zero-trust architectures
• Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
• Familiarity with load balancing technologies (F5, Netscaler, etc.)
• Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or multi-site environments
• Experience with CI/CD workflows and automation

The approximate base salary range for this position is $110,336 - $144,459. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site. Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.

At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while 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 where individuals 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, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying "U.S. Person" (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export-controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.

Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.

If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!