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Senior Software Engineer, Transport

IonQ
Location
Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Posted
13 days ago
Department
Compute Engineering
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Strong programming skills in a systems programming language
  • Experience with performance-sensitive computing
  • Desire to produce high-quality code for production
  • Ability to build and iterate on high-performance code in a collaborative environment
  • Excellent communication skills across disciplines
  • Experience producing and maintaining high-quality code in a production context
Nice to have
  • Familiarity with mathematics and numerical programming, such as in Python
  • Experience with a systems programming language like Rust or C++
  • Desire to learn Rust
What the job really is

As a Senior Software Engineer at IonQ, you will work closely with physicists to develop control software for ion traps, which involves guiding the trajectories of ions using electromagnetic fields. Your responsibilities will include building frameworks for ion transport specifications, developing high-performance data pipelines, and collaborating with scientists to meet experimental requirements. This role is crucial for advancing IonQ's quantum computing capabilities.

Benefits
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Unlimited PTO and paid holidays
  • Parental/adoption leave
  • Legal insurance
  • Home technology stipend
Things to weigh
  • No specific salary figures listed; compensation varies based on individual factors
  • Position requires access to technology subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions
  • Candidates must verify U.S. Person status for compliance purposes
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