IonQ

Research Scientist

• Develop and maintain the research and development (R&D) software used by our scientists, ensuring its stability and performance.
• Lead the design, implementation, and management of our backend, frontend and cloud infrastructure for R&D data acquisition.
• Design, build, and maintain the continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines to ensure quality and rapid, reliable deployments.
• Design and implement robust systems for the automated calibration and bring-up of lab equipment.
• Serve as the primary reviewer for user-contributed code, providing constructive feedback and guidance on code cleanliness, architecture, and best practices.
• Mentor engineers and scientists, fostering their growth and skill development.
• Interface with other IonQ software teams to ensure alignment and integration across systems.
• Proactively identify opportunities to make R&D software more accessible, scalable, and self-service for scientists.

Staff Applied Scientist – Global R&D

Paralegal

• Supporting IP Counsels on IP docketing, management, licensing and transactional matters
• Serving as a primary point of contact for IP and portfolio management tools (e.g., IP registration, docketing, licensing, and reporting).
• Managing maintenance fee/annuities
• Assisting IP counsel with managing outside counsel handled patent/trademark filings
• Supporting IP counsel on transactional matters, including IP licensing administration and management
• Administering internal IP related databases and using them to generate, schedule, and automate reports for metrics, budgets, and dashboards
• Collaborating with business partners to provide requested information regarding matters in IP portfolio
• Working on trademark renewals and use declarations, specimen collection
• Performing preliminary trademark searches using US, EP, and Int’l databases
• Collaborating with and providing general support for patent and trademark activities to assigned IP counsel
• Setting up matters in IP management software and billing systems
• Supporting recurring metrics and reporting
• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures and training materials for users of electronic IP management tools

Paralegal, Intellectual Property – IP

Product Manager

• Quantum application strategy development across industries
• Objective business case development
• Customer engagement delivery
• Cross-functional product advocacy

Product Manager, Applications

Program Manager

• Lead legal projects from initiation to close
• Sit with attorneys and stakeholders to translate complex legal needs into clear, actionable project plans
• Proactively identify bottlenecks in legal workflows and document new standard operating procedures
• Dive into IP management systems to ensure data integrity
• Create smoother intake processes for invention disclosures and patent decisions
• Participate in executing the Legal Technology roadmap and driving implementation
• Create the processes and dashboards that track Outside Counsel spend, matter volumes, and IP metrics
• Work directly with IT, HR, and other cross-functional teams to ensure legal requirements are integrated into company-wide initiatives
• Tactical management of vendor and Outside Counsel operational data to stay within budget

Senior Legal Program Manager

People Operations

• Lead global implementation of Workday (HCM, Talent, Performance) alongside US Payroll and Benefits
• Own the long-term roadmap for HR tech stack
• Identify and integrate AI-driven solutions to automate routine HR tasks
• Conduct a "root cause" analysis of current HR workflows
• Shift HR tech from "transactional" to "relational"
• Lead and mentor a team of People Systems Analysts
• Manage the team’s roadmap for long-term project work and day-to-day system maintenance
• Conduct technical audits of HR tech stacks of target companies for M&A
• Lead integration strategy and data migration for acquired systems
• Establish data governance standards for accurate global reporting
• Manage HR Tech budget and ROI analysis for new software acquisitions

Director, Global People Technology

Field Engineer

• Inspire prospective clients by explaining IonQ’s strategy, portfolio and answering technical questions about quantum portfolio (compute, network, security, sensing and space) and quantum applications
• Lead and shepherd client discussions, inspiring them to see how quantum applications can be implemented in their business domain
• Work through business needs and map Quantum Algorithms into application code and executing Proof-of-Concepts together with the IonQ Application team
• Share insights from clients with the IonQ Product Management and Engineering teams
• Navigate competitive objection handling
• Translate business needs expressed by our clients into technical work projects in collaboration with other team members
• Create assets to explain features of our quantum applications and other IonQ quantum products
• Move dialogs from initial ideation to focused exploration domain through to proof-of-concept and into production workflows
• Lead client discovery sessions for business oriented use cases that uncover potential overlap with development of useful quantum algorithms
• Partner with marketing, developer relations and business development to grow awareness of IonQ

Senior Quantum Field Engineer – Materials and Chemistry

General Counsel

• Build and maintain effective patent programs, including harvesting novel inventions, managing patent committees, to ensure maximum value and alignment with long-term financial stability.
• Prosecute patents for key technologies. Oversee the preparation, filing, and prosecution of complex U.S. and international patent applications related to quantum technologies.
• Support the development, execution, and optimization of our global IP strategy, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and trade secrets. Manage and direct our patent pipeline by soliciting/developing invention disclosures, conducting inventor interviews, and presenting disclosures at cross-functional patent committee meetings.
• Drive patent/industry landscaping and competitive analysis projects, supporting business goals and influencing IP strategies.
• Act as a primary IP legal partner for engineering, R&D, and product teams, providing practical and business-oriented advice. Educate and train teammates on IP best practices and risk mitigation to foster a culture of compliance and creativity.
• Participate in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of IP-related agreements, including licensing, technology transfer, non-disclosure agreements, and strategic partnerships. Support IP due diligence for M&A and other strategic transactions.

Senior Counsel – Intellectual Property

• Inspire and co-engineer solutions with the US Department of Defense by explaining IonQ’s strategy, portfolio and answering technical questions about quantum portfolio (compute, network, security, sensing and space) and quantum applications.
• Lead and shepherd client discussions, inspiring them to see how quantum applications can be implemented in their business domain.
• This includes working through business needs and mapping Quantum Algorithms (financial services, bioscience, chemistry and materials, optimization, generative AI, and other domains) into application code and executing Proof-of-Concepts together with the IonQ Application team.
• Share insights from clients with the IonQ Product Management and Engineering teams such that client feedback is incorporated into our products.
• Navigate competitive objection handling
• Translate business needs expressed by our clients into technical work projects in collaboration with other team members.
• Create assets to explain features of our quantum applications and other IonQ quantum products.
• Move dialogs from initial ideation to focused exploration domain through to proof-of-concept and ultimately into production workflows.
• Lead client discovery sessions for business-oriented use cases that uncover potential overlap with the development of useful quantum algorithms, together with the IonQ Application team.
• Partner with marketing, developer relations and business development to grow awareness of IonQ in the world at large.
• Attend industry conferences, as needed, to talk to client and support our booth activities.
• Some travel expected in the US (20%) but opportunities for global travel are available as well for client meeting and IonQ conference activities.
• This is a technical customer-facing role with the appropriate balance of compensation acceleration for success and a base salary to ensure that credibility and technical correctness always comes first.

Senior Staff Quantum Field Engineer

• Inspire prospective clients by explaining IonQ’s strategy, portfolio and answering technical questions
• Lead and shepherd client discussions, inspiring them to see how quantum applications can be implemented in their business domain
• Share insights from clients with the IonQ Product Management and Engineering teams
• Navigate competitive objection handling
• Translate business needs expressed by our clients into technical work projects
• Create assets to explain features of our quantum applications and other IonQ quantum products
• Move dialogs from initial ideation to focused exploration domain through to proof-of-concept
• Lead client discovery sessions for business oriented use cases
• Partner with marketing, developer relations and business development to grow awareness of IonQ
• Attend industry conferences, as needed

Senior Field Engineer – US SLED

Digital Marketing

• Design, build, and lead a modern, best-in-class global digital corporate marketing and brand platform
• Own IonQ’s digital brand expression across all channels
• Develop and execute an integrated global digital marketing strategy
• Working in tandem with various teams to elevate IonQ’s value proposition and narrative
• Translate persona-driven research and customer journey mapping into clear, compelling, human-centered stories
• Oversee a cohesive, high-quality content and creative corporate distribution system
• Apply AI-enabled marketing tools to optimize performance
• Partner with various teams to effectively market products and services

Senior Director – Global Head of Digital Marketing

• Inspire and co-engineer solutions with the US Intel Agencies by explaining IonQ’s strategy, portfolio and answering technical questions about quantum portfolio
• Lead and shepherd client discussions, inspiring them to see how quantum applications can be implemented in their business domain
• Work through business needs and map Quantum Algorithms into application code and execute Proof-of-Concepts
• Share insights from clients with the IonQ Product Management and Engineering teams
• Navigate competitive objection handling
• Translate business needs expressed by clients into technical work projects
• Create assets to explain features of quantum applications and other IonQ quantum products
• Move dialogs from initial ideation to production workflows
• Lead client discovery sessions for business-oriented use cases
• Partner with marketing, developer relations and business development to grow awareness of IonQ

Senior Field Engineer – US Federal

• Inspire prospective clients by explaining IonQ’s strategy, portfolio and answering technical questions about quantum portfolio and quantum applications
• Lead and shepherd client discussions, inspiring them to see how quantum applications can be implemented in their business domain
• Share insights from clients with the IonQ Product Management and Engineering teams
• Navigate competitive objection handling
• Translate business needs expressed by our clients into technical work projects
• Create assets to explain features of our quantum applications and other IonQ quantum products
• Move dialogs from initial ideation to focused exploration domain through to proof-of-concept and ultimately into production workflows
• Lead client discovery sessions for business-oriented use cases
• Partner with marketing, developer relations and business development to grow awareness of IonQ in the world at large
• Attend industry conferences, as needed, to talk to clients and support our booth activities
• Some travel is expected in the US (20%)

Senior Quantum Field Engineer – Bioscience

Procurement

• Create, manage, and track purchase orders from submission to completion
• Perform invoice reconciliation and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Support supplier onboarding and maintain accurate supplier records
• Monitor order delivery status and proactively manage exceptions or delays
• Maintain accurate and organized procurement records and documentation
• Partner with the Procurement team to identify process improvement opportunities
• Assist with reporting and data entry to support cross-functional collaboration

Procurement Administrator

Engineer

• Conduct Python-based layout for full-reticle tapeouts with commercial foundries
• Develop and maintain internal component PCell and automated circuit layout libraries
• Interface with designers, test engineers, packaging engineers, and foundry team to define layout rules and component designs
• Implement physical verification checks of layouts, including DRC and LVS
• Develop detailed documentation of tapeouts and lead layout reviews with other team members
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand circuit requirements and make recommendations to improve design, layout, and test workflows

Senior Mask Layout Engineer

Full-stack Engineer

• Manage external custom device development with US and international foundries. This includes reviewing lot status, split plans, and line-by-line travelers
• Write statements of work for engagement with new and existing vendors, supporting procurement and contract negotiations for critical suppliers
• Work cross-functionally across IonQ to gather all information needed for the foundry partners to deliver; this includes specifications, risk mitigation strategies, and discussing complex interdependencies, and working with design, layout, test, and packaging teams
• Propose and implement a short loop plan to mitigate technical and schedule risks to deliver working fully processed devices on time
• Analyze in-line metrology data to assess conformance; work with the validation team to review tolerances and update them according to new results or simulations
• Assist in root cause failure analysis of microfabricated devices internally and at external partners; review, track, and resolve risks
• Monitor project performance to understand impacts to cost, schedule, and technical capability; understand status and actively address issues during development