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IonQ

Trapped-ion quantum computing hardware and services

Help Desk Analyst 3

Full-TimePosted on 10/19/2026
$27.69 - $41.53/hr+ Bonus + Equity
Mid
Bachelor's
College Park, MD, USA
In PersonOnsite at headquarters in College Park, Maryland; travel 30%, domestic or international.
IT OperationsIT Service Desk & End User Support

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree in information technology or equivalent experience in end-user service desk support.
  • At least 3 years of IT experience in a similar role, working with IT service management tools such as Jira.
  • Understanding of identity provider and mobile device management concepts and their application in a modern IT environment.
  • Experience working with different manufacturers on warranty repair work, including Dell, Boxx, and Apple.
  • Extensive experience supporting current hardware, software, and technologies.
  • Experience supporting software-as-a-service applications and collaboration tools, including Jira, Confluence, Slack, and Zoom.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
  • Interpersonal skills including rapport building, active listening, and questioning.
Responsibilities
  • Provide comprehensive IT support to more than 1,100 global users.
  • Resolve end-user problems one-on-one by phone, instant messaging, and in-person interactions.
  • Configure and deploy end-user desktop hardware, software, and peripherals.
  • Set up audio-visual equipment for onsite meetings and earnings calls using Zoom.
  • Maintain, support, and troubleshoot Neat audio-visual equipment in offices.
  • Provide support to C-level executives within the Bothell and College Park offices.
  • Train and continually support Tier I and II help desk technicians.
  • Handle escalated, complex, or time-sensitive issues.
  • Provide hardware and application orientation and training sessions for new and existing employees as needed.
  • Support the user environment, including mobile device management, printing services, asset tracking, and daily workflow optimization.
  • Provide professional, empathetic assistance to address complex inquiries and ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Use problem-solving and analytical abilities to resolve complex technical issues and improve help desk operations.
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation and team processes.
  • Maintain knowledge of IT hardware and applications to support and troubleshoot diverse technologies.
  • Support Tier IV staff and IT leadership as required.
  • Demonstrate proficiency in incident, service, and change management.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation for critical application and network issues and guide the team in resolving escalated Tier I and II help desk issues.
  • Maintain IT help desk documentation and establish robust documentation to ensure high-quality customer support.
  • Standardize the capture of root-cause solutions and convert resolved issues into accessible global knowledge-base articles for cross-functional teams.
Desired Qualifications
  • Understanding of SSH and RDP operating-system protocols and their use cases.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with Linux, Windows, and macOS environments.
  • Proficiency in Google Workspace application support.
  • Knowledge of endpoint security solutions such as CrowdStrike.
  • Familiarity with virtualization and cloud environments, including Parallels and VMware.
  • Understanding of networking fundamentals, including DNS, DHCP, and TCP/IP.
  • Analytical and problem-solving skills, including research and root-cause analysis.
  • Ability to work independently and stay motivated while working in a team environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Organizational skills for working in a fast-paced environment.
  • Commitment to compliance and confidentiality.

About the company

IonQ sells quantum computing through cloud access and on-site systems that use trapped-ion qubits. Its processors, such as Forte and Tempo, are accessed by customers via cloud platforms or deployed on customer sites, and the company is expanding into quantum networking, quantum key distribution, and sensing through acquisitions and a SkyWater Technology deal. It differentiates itself with trapped-ion technology and by building a broader quantum ecosystem through strategic acquisitions and partnerships to connect devices and services beyond hardware alone. Its goal is to scale commercial quantum computing, grow revenue, and strengthen its cash position to support ongoing expansion and ecosystem development.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

College Park, Maryland

Founded

2015

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What believers are saying

  • NVIDIA selected IonQ’s Superion 256 for its Accelerated Quantum Research Center.
  • Florida International University ordered a Superion 256 system for late 2027 campus installation.
  • IonQ raised 2026 revenue guidance to $280 million-$290 million after record Q2 results.

What critics are saying

  • FTC warned July 31, 2026 SkyWater integration could foreclose rival foundry access.
  • Scott+Scott and Wolfpack Research targeted IonQ in 2026 over Pentagon contract disclosures.
  • Quantum commercialization still depends on 2027 deliveries; execution slip would crush the valuation premium.

What makes IonQ unique

  • IonQ’s trapped-ion systems posted 287% Q2 2026 revenue growth.
  • Superion 256 adds integrated electronic qubit control for 2027 customer deployments.
  • IonQ controls hardware, networking, and foundry capacity after SkyWater closing on July 31, 2026.

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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

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

15%

1 year growth

3%

2 year growth

0%
Yahoo Finance
Oct 21st, 2026
IonQ's $80.1M quarterly sales surge 287%, but heavy cash burn keeps one investor away

IonQ, a quantum computing company listed on the NYSE, is a risky buy at current prices, according to one analyst view. Its second-quarter sales reached $80.1 million, up 287% from a year earlier, and it now expects full-year revenue of $450 million to $460 million after acquiring chip maker SkyWater Technology. Losses are steep. Operating losses hit $337 million in the quarter, more than four times revenue, and the company burns about $450 million a year. Its $2 billion in cash and investments gives it roughly four years of runway. The stock trades at a price-to-sales ratio above 40, and a commercially viable quantum computer could be a decade away. The author expects IonQ to sell more stock, diluting shareholders, and the share price to fall.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 21st, 2026
BofA backs IonQ and Quantinuum as top quantum picks, citing $300M DARPA deal

BofA Securities remains upbeat on quantum computing stocks, naming trapped-ion technology as its preferred approach. It expects the shares to stay volatile but is confident leading companies can reach quantum advantage before 2030. It rates IonQ a Buy. The company won a DARPA Quantum Benchmarking Initiative Stage C selection worth up to $300 million and completed a $2 billion stock offering at $40 per share. It is also buying cybersecurity firm Elisity for up to $1.3 billion in stock, with closing expected in the fourth quarter. BofA also rates Quantinuum a Buy despite a recent selloff. The company holds $2.1 billion in cash and leads peers in logical qubits, though it remains in DARPA's Stage B.

Yahoo Finance
Oct 20th, 2026
IonQ is the one quantum stock to buy with $1,000, despite $273M cash burn

A Motley Fool columnist says IonQ (NYSE: IONQ) is the one quantum computing stock he would buy with $1,000, though he calls it a speculative pick within a diversified portfolio. IonQ uses trapped-ion technology, in which ions hold their quantum states longer, cutting error rates. It is natively integrated with Google Cloud, Microsoft's Azure Quantum, and Amazon's Braket, and it has a deal with Nvidia to link its Superion 256 system with Nvidia's AI supercomputing rack. The finances are risky. Revenue rose 412% year on year in the first half of 2026, but free cash flow was negative $273 million. IonQ holds more than $2.1 billion in liquidity, about four years at the current burn rate, and trades at a price-to-sales ratio of 44.

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Oct 19th, 2026
10-K

Market for Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Yahoo Finance
Oct 14th, 2026
IonQ's quarterly revenue hits $80M, nearing Innodata's $92.1M as AI data firm's growth slows

IONQ's quarterly revenue is close to overtaking Innodata's, as the quantum computing company grows far faster than the artificial intelligence data firm. IONQ earned $80.0 million in the quarter ended June 30, 2026, up from $12.4 million in the quarter ended September 30, 2024. Innodata took in $92.1 million, up from $52.2 million. Innodata's growth has slowed in 2026. Leadership changes in its chief executive officer and chief financial officer roles have also weighed on the stock, which is down about 35% over the past 12 months. IONQ has agreed to acquire an enterprise security infrastructure company in an all-stock deal valued at $1.3 billion. It also reached the final round of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's Quantum Benchmarking Initiative on October 7.