Remote, US Hybrid Full-time USD 192,979 – 252,659 / year

IonQ is hiring a Senior Field Engineer - US Federal

Responsibilities

  • Engage with US intelligence agencies to communicate technology vision, product roadmap, and address technical inquiries across quantum computing, networking, security, sensing, and space applications.
  • Guide client conversations to demonstrate practical integration of quantum-enabled applications within their operational environments.
  • Collaborate with clients to identify business challenges and translate them into executable quantum algorithm implementations, including proof-of-concept development in areas like finance, bioscience, chemistry, materials science, optimization, and generative AI.
  • Communicate client insights and requirements to internal product and engineering teams to influence roadmap and development priorities.
  • Address competitive positioning concerns and provide technically grounded responses to objections.
  • Convert client business objectives into defined technical initiatives in coordination with cross-functional team members.
  • Develop educational materials and technical assets that clarify the functionality and benefits of quantum applications and related products.
  • Advance client engagements from early-stage ideation through domain-specific exploration, prototyping, and deployment into production systems.
  • Lead discovery workshops to identify high-impact use cases where quantum algorithms can provide measurable value, in collaboration with application specialists.
  • Collaborate with marketing, developer outreach, and business development teams to expand visibility and understanding of quantum offerings.
  • Represent the organization at industry events, support client outreach, and contribute to conference presence as required.

Compensation

Combines performance-based incentives with a stable base salary to prioritize technical integrity and customer trust.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid — College Park, MD, Bothell, WA, US, Canada

Other

  • This is a technical customer-facing role with the appropriate balance of compensation acceleration for success and a base salary to ensure that credibility and technical correctness always comes first.
  • Some travel expected in the US (20%) but opportunities for global travel are available as well for client meeting and IonQ conference activities.

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IonQ is a quantum computing company that develops quantum computers and quantum computing technologies, focusing on creating advanced quantum systems.
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