Senior Quantum Field Engineer - Materials and Chemistry

IonQ is developing the worlds 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.

We are looking for a Senior Quantum Field Engineer. As a Senior Quantum Field Engineer, you'll be part of a team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the worlds best quantum solutions for the verticals that depend on Computational Fluid Dynamics and optimization focused on materials science and chemistry - solving the worlds most complex problems.

Field Engineering sits at the intersection of customers, markets, products and product teams, algorithms, applications, innovation and strategy - this is the team where ideas become applied and have impact.

Join a nimble team of scientists, engineers, salespeople, marketers, business developers, and product managers to drive an entirely new quantum computing business. We're seeking versatile engineers and architects skilled in technical sales, technical demos and customer interactions who feel energized to deliver IonQ's quantum computing products and quantum applications.

• 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.
  • This includes working through business needs and mapping Quantum Algorithms (with a strong focus on chemistry and materials, but also financial services, bioscience, 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 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.

• 5+ years of experience in the materials, manufacturing, and chemistry industries leading technology initiatives and innovation (or equivalent capacity). The ability to communicate (at the various context-appropriate levels of depth) and persuade clearly, have strong EQ, and other customer facings skills are critical.
• Bachelors degree or above in Materials Science, Chemistry, Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or other STEM field, such as Physics or Engineering
• Motivated learner with a strong passion for applied Quantum Mechanics (computing, network, security, sensing and other domains).

• Masters or PhD in a STEM field, perhaps adjacent to quantum computing. This can enable quicker client trust and confidence.
• 5+ years of experience in technical customer-facing role or equivalent capacity. This isn't a pre-requisite, but helps in transitioning to customer-facing roles.
• Hands-on experience with Qiskit, Cirq or other quantum computing SDK.
• Proficient in Python and Jupyter Notebooks.
• Expert architecture skills across various technologies (full stack skills)
• Experience leading technical events.

This position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices or fully remote in the US. IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of 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, Toronto, Canada, and Basel,…