Senior Network Engineer

About IonQ

IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) is the world’s leading quantum platform and merchant supplier—delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting‑edge systems that have helped customers and partners including Amazon Web Services and AstraZeneca achieve 20× performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense.

In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two‑qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.

Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.

This role will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA, College Park, MD, or Boulder, CO. We are open to hybrid and remote options for the right candidate.

Travel: up to 25%. Job .

As we grow, we are building manufacturing facilities and quantum datacenters around the globe. We are looking for several Senior Systems and Network Engineers to support the deployment, integration, and operation of our networking and infrastructure systems, enabling cutting‑edge research, distributed engineering, and delivery of the world’s best quantum computers to our customers.

• Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure network solutions (LAN, WAN, SD‑WAN, wireless)
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, collaborating with engineers and research staff as needed
• Support the deployment and operation of highly available and resilient international network environments
• Oversee and optimize network performance, capacity planning, and reliability
• Design and enforce network security strategies (firewalls, segmentation, zero trust, VPNs)
• Drive network modernization initiatives including cloud networking and automation
• Create and maintain detailed network diagrams, standards, and documentation
• Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and vendors
• Lead and participate in major incident response and root cause analysis
• Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and security policies

• Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 6+ years of progressive network engineering experience
• Experience working with network designs and implementing them in production environments, combined with a strong hands‑on mindset
• Deep experience with firewall and security platforms (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, etc.)
• Proven experience designing and supporting high‑availability and disaster recovery solutions
• Strong experience with network monitoring, logging, and performance analysis tools

• 7+ years of experience in network and infrastructure engineering
• Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent
• Experience with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid environments
• Knowledge of SD‑WAN, SASE, and zero‑trust architectures
• Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform)
• Familiarity with load balancing technologies (F5, Netscaler, etc.)
• Experience supporting large‑scale enterprise or multi‑site environments
• Experience with CI/CD workflows and automation

The approximate base salary range for this position is $110,336 – $144,459. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.

Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes…