Full-Time

Staff Engineer

Embedded Software

Posted on 6/27/2024

IonQ

IonQ

201-500 employees

Develops scalable trapped-ion quantum computers

Enterprise Software
AI & Machine Learning
Biotechnology

Compensation Overview

$176k - $230.4kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity Component

Senior

Bothell, WA, USA

Category
Hardware Engineering
Computer Hardware Engineering
Electronic Hardware Engineering
Hardware Validation & Testing
Mechanical Hardware Engineering
System Hardware Engineering
Required Skills
Rust
Python
JavaScript
C/C++
FPGA
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science, or equivalent practical experience
  • 10+ years experience in software development in one or more general purpose programming languages (Python, JavaScript, …), with expert knowledge of at least one systems programming language (e.g. C, C++, Rust)
  • Excellent engineering skills in a few key areas: Real-time software development, FPGA codesign for real-time scheduling, Classical computing architectures, including superscalar processing
  • Experience writing embedded systems software
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • A love of collaborating in an interdisciplinary environment
  • Master’s degree or PhD in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science, or related technical field
  • Proficiency or exposure to higher level programming, such as Python development and CI/CD pipelines
  • Experience analyzing software determinism through various hardware components and creating deterministic real-time software
  • Knowledge of Yocto, Buildroot, or other embedded packaging systems
  • Experience with oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, and other hardware test equipment
Responsibilities
  • Lead, design, architect, develop, test, deploy, maintain and improve major software components, systems, and features for real-time device control
  • Write high-quality, well-tested, production-ready code in Rust and other languages
  • 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

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

9%

1 year growth

28%

2 year growth

95%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • IonQ's acquisition of Entangled Networks expands its international presence and networking techniques.
  • The partnership with Hyundai could lead to breakthroughs in lithium battery performance.
  • IonQ's recognition in the Deloitte Technology Fast 500™ highlights its rapid growth.

What critics are saying

  • Increased competition from tech giants like Amazon could challenge IonQ's market position.
  • Integration challenges may arise from the acquisition of Entangled Networks.
  • Potential delays in acquiring Qubitekk could impact IonQ's strategic plans.

What makes IonQ unique

  • IonQ's trapped ion approach offers unmatched physical performance and scalability.
  • The acquisition of Qubitekk enhances IonQ's position in the quantum networking market.
  • IonQ's collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory boosts its infrastructure capabilities.

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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

INACTIVE