Software Engineer - Device Control Services jobs in United States
cer-icon
Apply on Employer Site
company-logo

IonQ · 3 days ago

Software Engineer - Device Control Services

positionCollege Park, Maryland, United States
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$123K/yr - $161K/yr
date5+ years exp

IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. The Software Engineer - Device Control Services will help build the next generation of the systems control platform for quantum computers, focusing on hardware abstraction and control logic to maintain optimal quantum states.

ComputerElectronicsFinanceInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMobile AppsQuantum ComputingSoftware
check
Growth OpportunitiesbadNo H1BnoteU.S. Citizen Onlynote

Responsibilities

Lead, design, architect, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve major software components, systems, and features; being a small team, we count on each other to run with projects independently
Ensure the quality of our system through design and code reviews
Assist in the career development of others, providing mentorship on advanced technical issues
Collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary staff
Approach problems pragmatically
Help us continuously improve how we do things

Qualification

Software developmentMultithreaded programmingDistributed systemsLinux-based systemsGo programmingRust programmingEmbedded systemsDevice control protocolsEmpathyCommunication skillsCollaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience -- untraditional backgrounds are welcome here
5+ years of experience in software development in one or more general-purpose programming languages (like Java, Python, Go, Rust, or C/C++)
Excellent engineering skills in a few key areas: Multithreaded programming and execution, Distributed systems, Linux-based systems, Interfacing with hardware via Ethernet, USB, serial, etc
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
A love of collaborating in an interdisciplinary environment
Empathy and customer focus: you'll work closely with our internal team of physicists who depend on our software every day

Preferred

Master's degree or PhD in Computer Science or Engineering
Deep expertise in Go and/or Rust and embedded systems development
A background in robotics, embedded systems or OS device drivers development
Experience with programmatic device control (SCPI, MODBUS, etc. over serial, USB, TCP)
Experience developing hardware abstraction libraries

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
Matching 401K
Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
Parental/adoption leave
Legal insurance
A home internet stipend
Pet insurance

Company

IonQ

twittertwittertwitter
company-logo
IONQ offers enterprise-grade quantum systems designed for businesses seeking to harness the power of quantum computing in their operations.
dateFounded in 2015
location
College Park, Maryland, USA
people-size201-500 employees
web-link
https://ionq.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.8B
Key Investors
Heights Capital ManagementSamsung Catalyst FundCambium Capital Partners
2025-10-10Post Ipo Equity· $2B
2025-07-07Post Ipo Equity· $1B
2025-03-10Post Ipo Equity· $372.6M

Leadership Team

leader-logo
Marco Pistoia
CEO, IonQ Italia
linkedin
leader-logo
Niccolo de Masi
Chairman & Chief Executive Officer
linkedin

Recent News

The Motley Fool
The Best Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
2026-01-23
The Motley Fool
A Once-in-a-Decade Investment Opportunity: 3 Quantum Computing Stocks to Buy and Hold
2026-01-22
The Motley Fool
3 Millionaire-Maker Technology Stocks Worth a Closer Look
2026-01-22
Company data provided by crunchbase