Full-Time

Staff Technical Program Manager

Hybrid Computing

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IonQ

IonQ

201-500 employees

Develops scalable trapped-ion quantum computers

Data & Analytics
Consulting
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$176k - $230.4kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Component

Senior, Expert

Bothell, WA, USA

Hybrid position with the option to work remotely several days a week.

Category
Project Management
Engineering Management
Business & Strategy
Required Skills
JIRA
Requirements
  • 10+ years experience in managing projects and delivering technical/product goals within aggressive timelines
  • B.S. in physics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, or other technical field
  • Prior experience developing integrated software-hardware products (e.g., consumer electronics like smartphones, home assistants, or laptops)
  • Understanding of software development life cycle
  • Prior experience managing interdisciplinary projects in tools like Jira
  • The ability to lead technical teams through problems and situations with high levels of ambiguity
  • Demonstrated experience working in research and development in industry or at a national lab
  • Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
  • 15+ years experience
  • PhD in Engineering or Science with preference in Quantum Computing, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
  • PMP Certification
  • Comfort reading, understanding, and writing code
  • Prior professional experience developing software or firmware
  • Experience managing projects through the Product Development Lifecycle with formal gated reviews
  • Experience or training in quantum computing
  • Proficient executive presentation and communication skills
  • Ability to earn the trust and respect of technical stakeholders through consistency, communication and results
  • Experience in customer-facing technical roles
Responsibilities
  • Own the end-to-end delivery of IonQ's next-generation hybrid classical-quantum offering. This will involve numerous cross-functional development threads in hardware, software, and firmware.
  • Collaborate with product management and technical leadership to transform a high-level product vision and architectural plan into a series of incremental milestones of delivered value.
  • Create and manage project timelines for aligned delivery along a series of upstream and downstream programs, establish key milestones and major deliverables, ensure resource alignment, and drive teams forward at a rapid pace.
  • Perform operational planning and budgeting to enable the successful execution of the program over the period of performance.
  • When projects encounter significant obstacles, roll up your sleeves, dive into details, and lead problem-solving efforts with a high sense of urgency and bias for action.
  • Coordinate and interface with all project dependencies, including other technical and non-technical teams, both internal and external to the company.
  • Create, write, and present concise, data-driven project status reports and presentations to senior management.

IonQ is developing quantum computers using a trapped-ion approach, focusing on leveraging unmatched physical performance, perfect qubit replication, optical networkability, and highly-optimized algorithms to create scalable and powerful quantum computing technology. This technology has the potential to support applications such as direct carbon sequestration, better battery materials, improved drug discovery, and quantum machine learning.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$444.5M

Headquarters

College Park, Maryland

Founded

2015

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

11%

1 year growth

30%

2 year growth

95%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • IonQ's partnership with Hyundai enhances lithium battery performance using quantum computing.
  • IonQ's recognition in the 2023 Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ highlights its rapid growth.
  • IonQ's strategic agreement with South Carolina Quantum fosters regional quantum technology development.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from tech giants like Amazon could challenge IonQ's market position.
  • Rapid technological advancements may outpace IonQ's current capabilities, risking obsolescence.

What makes IonQ unique

  • IonQ uses a unique trapped ion approach for superior qubit replication and scalability.
  • IonQ's acquisition of Qubitekk enhances its leadership in the quantum networking market.
  • IonQ collaborates with Oak Ridge National Laboratory to improve U.S. infrastructure using quantum computing.

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Benefits

Biweekly catered lunches

Parental leave

Health, vision, & dental insurance

Flexible time off

401(k) with 5% match

University facilities

Commuter benefits