Staff Software Engineer - Developer Tools

IonQ

Bothell, Washington, United States
On-site (bothell, wa or oxford, england)
Quantum compiler tools and features
Developer experience and tooling
High-level technical standards
IonQ is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for Developer Tools to lead the development of next-generation quantum compiler tools. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in quantum computing, and will play a key role in enhancing developer experiences and driving technical standards

Job Summary

  • As a Staff Software Engineer for Developer Tools, you will be responsible for delivering the next generation of quantum compiler tools and features, with the focus of integration into quantum software applications, overall developer experience, documentation and developer tooling.
  • Your work will involve setting high-level technical standards, mentoring senior engineers and scientists, and providing deep expertise to solve the most challenging problems in quantum compilation, optimization, and hardware interfaces.
  • The Developer Tools team builds the critical software layer for IonQ’s quantum software tools. In this Staff role, you will be a key driver in shaping the future of this ecosystem, and bridging the gap between critical parts of our engineering and computing organizations.

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IonQ is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for Developer Tools to lead the development of next-generation quantum compiler tools. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software engineering, particularly in quantum computing, and will play a key role in enhancing developer experiences and driving technical standards.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Quantum compiler tools and features
  • Developer experience and tooling
  • High-level technical standards
  • Quantum compilation and optimization
  • Hardware-specific compilation features
  • Agentic AI coding tools

Nice-to-have

  • Cutting-edge quantum research
  • Advanced error mitigation techniques
  • Novel compiler optimization techniques
  • World-class user experience
  • Continuous improvement in processes

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years of professional software engineering experience
  • Technical leadership or architectural role experience
  • Deep expertise in Python
  • Expert-level understanding of quantum computing principles
  • Proven track record of driving complex projects
  • Experience in system-level architecture and design
  • History of mentorship

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