Senior Software Engineer, Hardware Test

IonQ is developing the world's 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 Software Engineer for Hardware Test. As a Senior Software Engineer for Hardware Test, you will be directly responsible for helping define and implement the infrastructure to support all levels and phases of hardware testing at IonQ. You will work with partner teams to understand the pain points and problems to be solved and be able to implement scalable solutions. You have experience working with real hardware and understand how your code interacts with the hardware under test. You can work with partner teams to define your system in terms of requirements and help develop and implement your solutions.

Responsibilities:

1. Work with hardware engineers as your customer to understand issues
2. Work with the team and other stakeholders to refine the test software architecture
3. Create scalable solutions to automate testing on common lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, power supplies, etc.
4. Automate data analysis and statistics
5. Work with team members to select equipment for hardware test

You'd be a good fit with:

1. Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or equivalent
2. 5+ years of programming experience with at least one modern language such as Python, C++, or C# including object-oriented design
3. Demonstrated experience contributing to the architecture and design of a complex software infrastructure
4. Experience developing software for an automated test infrastructure
5. Working knowledge of testing methodologies for electrical systems

You'd be a great fit with:

1. 8+ years of developing software for hardware test
2. Experience developing software for testing optical devices
3. Experience building and delivering scalable, complex software systems to customers
4. Experience developing software interfaces for testing over LAN, CAN, SCPI or similar
5. Experience building scalable test solutions for hardware
6. Experience leading teams

Our HQ is located in College Park, Maryland and we are a 15 minute metro ride from Washington DC. We have also recently announced our new manufacturing and production facility in the Seattle, Washington area. We are actively building out teams in the Washington D.C., Seattle and Toronto metro areas and will want to locate you in one of these geographies. However, IonQ will be expanding into additional geographies both domestically and internationally so don't let this stop you from applying.

At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity and advancement for all, while at the same time striving to identify and eliminate barriers. We empower employees to thrive by fostering a culture of autonomy, productivity, and respect. We are dedicated to creating an environment in which any individual can feel welcomed, respected, supported and valued.

We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, and military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

If you are interested in being a part of this team and mission, we encourage you to apply.