Senior Staff Software Engineer - Application Engineering

Senior Staff Software Engineer - Application EngineeringIonQ is looking for a Senior Staff Software Engineer for Application Engineering. As a Sr Software Engineer on the Applications Engineer team, you'll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to deliver real-world applications and value from the leap forward in computing enabled by quantum technology.IonQ, Inc. 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. Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom.We don't just build the world's best quantum computers - we apply cutting edge quantum computing tools to real world problems. Until now, our team of Applications Scientists have been building prototypes, working closely with our customers. Our new department, Applications Engineering, will ultimately help transform proven quantum computing use-cases pioneered by our scientists into production applications, making those innovations available to more people and businesses by packaging and deploying these tools as SaaS applications.Responsibilities:Partner with Application scientists to help deliver cutting-edge solutions for customersElevate Applications code quality generally through architectural review, code review, standards, and best practicesImprove Applications pace of delivery by creating CI / CD pipelines and other packaging automation, as well as test infrastructure and coverageHelp productize computing code, especially improving data processing in pre-quantum and post-quantum processing stepsWork closely with peers in Applications, Developer Tools, and Product teams to share best practices and feedback on internal toolsReporting to the Director of Application Engineering, help hire and mentor developers on the teamYou'd be a good fit with:12+ years of experience as a backend or full-stack developer, preferably in Python or Golang5+ years of experience in setting up and maintaining CI / CD pipelines, in Github Actions, Jenkins, or similar tools5+ years of experience in C/C++ or Rust3+ years of experience in Docker, k8s, or similar containerization technologiesA track record of shipping containerized applications that solve real business problemsPrevious work in scientific computing, quantum computing, or a related fieldDaily usage of augmented coding tools like Claude or GeminiYou'd be a great fit with:5+ years of experience in scientific computing, especially with data analysis using numpy, pandas, or similarExperience in HPC or performance optimizationExperience in converting traditional algorithms into CUDA, OpenMP workflows, or similar parallelization experienceExperience with workflow orchestration engines like Airflow, Dagster, or TemporalLocation: This position can work onsite or hybrid from our office in Bothell, WA; College Park, MD; or Boulder, CO Travel: 5% for quarterly travel for collaborationCompensation 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 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend.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. Softbank Investment Advisers