IonQ
Technology
SeniorRustSoftwareEngineer
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“Senior Rust Software Engineer at IonQ. Skills: Rust software development, Quantum instrument control, Embedded systems. Lead software architecture design. Write production-quality Rust code”
What You'll Achieve.
Deliver practical technologies; Deliver transformational technologies
Industry & Context.
Solve complex challenges
Up to 5% travel, US citizen, US permanent resident, Refugee status, Asylee status
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
6+ years professional software engineering experience, Proven track record in embedded environments, Proven track record in hardware-adjacent environments, Fully comfortable working hands-on in laboratory environment, Exceptional communication skills, Exceptional collaboration skills, Ability to bridge technical gaps
Nice to Have
Extensive background coding in C/C++, Utilizing Python for data analysis, Utilizing Python for modeling, Deep expertise in designing control algorithms, Deep expertise in modeling control algorithms, Deep expertise in coding control algorithms
What You'll Do.
Lead software architecture design
Write production-quality Rust code
Drive software strategy
Architect system controllers
Verify system controllers
Design user-space drivers
Design low-latency data acquisition pipelines
Implement control loops
Optimize precision algorithms
Lead hardware bring-up
Implement fault-tolerant systems
Implement error-handling systems
Oversee software library development
Scale software libraries
Champion continuous improvement
Lead technical code reviews
Lead project retrospectives
Mentor junior engineers
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate across disciplines; Work with physicists; Work with engineers
Communication Scope
Technical communication
Process & Methodology
Project retrospectives
Full Job Description
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 been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x 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. About Vector Atomic: Vector Atomic, an IonQ company, is building quantum technology to transform navigation, timing, geophysical exploration, and telecommunications. Our team of engineers, scientists, software developers, and operations professionals works together to solve complex challenges and turn bold ideas into real-world solutions. We value collaboration, curiosity, and diverse perspectives, and we give every team member the opportunity to make an immediate impact while growing their skills. If you’re excited to work on breakthrough technology in a fast-paced, hands-on environment, we’d love to hear from you. Location: This role is based onsite at our office in Pleasanton, CA. Travel: Up to 5%, domestic or international. Job ID: 1687 The Role: Vector Atomic is building next-generation quantum devices designed for real-world applications, including GPS-f
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