Senior Director, Developer Ecosystem

IonQ, Inc. (NYSE: IONQ) is a leading quantum platform and merchant supplier, delivering integrated solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ’s newest quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, set world‑class performance records and support diverse applications in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, and security.

As Senior Director of Developer Ecosystem, you will lead the strategy and execution of IonQ’s developer relations, open‑source contributions, and community engagement. Your mission is to create a developer‑friendly environment that attracts quantum developers and technical experts, enabling breakthroughs in quantum information science on IonQ systems.

• Developer Ecosystem Strategy and Execution: Own and drive the end‑to‑end strategy encompassing community, open‑source engagement, and developer experience.
• Open‑Source Leadership: Engage with standards bodies, foundations, and partners to guide governance, benchmarking, and contributions.
• Developer Tools
  
  Roadmap:
  
  Define strategy and distribution for APIs, SDKs, and tooling that evolve with hardware performance.
• Documentation and
  
  Education:
  
  Set quality standards for user‑facing documentation, learning tools, and community resources.
• Adoption and Metrics: Own adoption and conversion metrics across platform usage, community growth, and product engagement.
• Team Building: Build and lead a multidisciplinary organization, starting as a coach‑player and expanding as impact grows.

• 12+ years in developer relations, ecosystem strategy, open‑source leadership, or technical product management.
• Deep passion for quantum computing and its impact on end‑users.
• Track record of building scalable developer communities, especially at the hardware–software intersection.
• Expertise in open‑source strategy and governance.
• Experience building and leading multidisciplinary teams (Dev Rel, Education, Engineering).
• Strong technical fluency: credible engagement with researchers, compiler engineers, and application developers.
• Proven ability to deliver measurable outcomes tied to adoption and conversion.
• Exceptional communication skills to rally stakeholders and inspire teams and communities.

• Key leadership in a quantum computing ecosystem (e.g., Qiskit, Cirq, Penny Lane).
• Familiarity with NISQ‑era tooling, quantum error correction, and fault‑tolerant needs.
• Network of relationships across quantum hardware, software, and open‑source ecosystems.
• Experience with government funding agencies (DOE, DARPA, NSF).
• Background in major software foundation or industry consortium projects.

Location: Bothell, WA

Travel: Up to 20%

Compensation: Base salary $265,423 - $347,507 plus bonus, equity, and benefits. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) matching, unlimited PTO, parental leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend.

We believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all. We foster a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect, welcoming diverse voices and viewpoints while eliminating barriers.

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.

Due to U.S. export control laws, this position requires confirmation of U.S. Person status. Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, national, permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee/asylee for compliance purposes.