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Software Engineer - Electrical Test

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 for Electronics Hardware Test. In this role, you will be directly responsible for helping define and implement the infrastructure to support component and subsystem hardware testing at IonQ.  You will work with partner teams to understand the pain points and problems to be solved and be able to implement scalable solutions.  You have experience working with real hardware and understand how your code interacts with the hardware under test.  You can work with partner teams to define your system in terms of requirements and help develop, implement, and deploy your solutions.

Responsibilities: 

  • Work with electrical engineers and other stakeholders to understand the hardware testing needs for device control software and related infrastructure.
  • Collaborate with team members on the selection and integration of test equipment relevant to control system validation.
  • Develop and maintain robust test suites for validating & verifying quantum computing controls hardware, ensuring adherence to defined interfaces and behaviors.
  • Contribute to the architecture and design of test automation infrastructure and platforms for control systems, including the development of device drivers.


You’d be a good fit with: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or equivalent
  • 3+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language such as Python, JavaScript, Go, Rust, Java or C# including object-oriented design
  • Demonstrated experience contributing to the architecture and design of a complex software infrastructure
  • Experience developing software for an automated test infrastructure
  • Working knowledge of testing methodologies for electrical systems

You’d be a great fit with: 

  • 3+ years of developing software for electronics testing
  • Experience developing software for testing electro-optical devices
  • Experience building and delivering scalable, complex software systems to customers
  • Experience developing software interfaces for testing over LAN, CAN, SCPI or similar
  • Familiarity with concepts like message brokers (e.g., MQTT), gRPC services, and protobufs for inter-service communication
  • Experience building scalable test solutions for hardware
  • Experience with scientific analysis software libraries or pipelines

Location: This role will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA.
Travel: Up to 20%
Job ID:
  1153

The approximate base salary range for this position is $111,407 - $145,861. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.

Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at ionq.co/jobs.  Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our US benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance! 


IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!
 
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.

US Technical Jobs. 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.  

US Non-Technical Jobs. 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!


 

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IonQ develops general-purpose quantum computers. Founded in 2015, IonQ is headquartered in College Park, Maryland.

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