Senior Software Release Engineer
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.
The salary range for this position is $153,003 - $200,321.
We are looking for a Senior Software Release Engineer to help develop the infrastructure required to build and release the software platform that runs our quantum computers. Never worked in quantum computing before? It’s much like a system for a robot, managing feedback loops at various time scales between sensors and actuators to create a precisely tuned environment where we can perform high fidelity quantum computations. In this role, you’ll help:
Responsibilities:
- Manage source code repositories to track changes and ensure version consistency.
- Automate the build pipeline to create executable software from source code.
- Overseeing testing procedures to identify and address defects before software release.
- Planning and executing software releases, often involving multiple teams and hardware environments.
- Ensuring that production environments mirror development and testing environments.
- Maintaining comprehensive release documentation for troubleshooting and future reference.
You’ll be able to balance technical expertise and savvy with strong business judgment to make great technology choices. You’ll strive for simplicity and demonstrate significant creativity and incisive judgment.
You’d be a good fit with:
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent practical experience -- nontraditional backgrounds are welcome here.
- 5+ years experience Hands-on experience developing and maintaining CI/CD automation processes & pipelines to enable fast, but safe delivery of embedded software to various stages
- Work closely with system, hardware, and software engineers throughout the software development life cycle
- Assist in automating release deployments across development, test, staging, quality assurance, and production stacks using a combination of scripting languages and other automation toolkits
You’d be a great fit with:
- Experience with CI and CD automation, including handling hardware setup and teardown across varieties of different subsystems.
- Experience working with Go and/or Rust in a production environment.
Location:
This position is located in our newest facility in Bothell, WA.
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 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, a quick 15-minute metro from 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, or Toronto. 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.
If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!