Remote, US Remote (Country) Employment $111,692 - $145,649

IonQ is hiring a Staff Automation Engineer - Internal Audit

About the Role

The role involves developing and maintaining automation frameworks to support internal audit functions, improving process reliability and reducing manual effort through scalable technical solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Design and deploy automated systems to streamline internal audit workflows
  • Collaborate with audit teams to identify process inefficiencies
  • Develop scripts and tools to extract, analyze, and validate data
  • Ensure automated solutions comply with regulatory and internal standards
  • Maintain documentation for all automation processes and systems
  • Monitor performance of automated audit tools and implement improvements
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in automation frameworks
  • Integrate automation tools with existing enterprise systems
  • Support audit readiness initiatives through proactive tooling
  • Work cross-functionally with IT and compliance teams
  • Implement secure coding practices in all automation projects
  • Optimize data handling procedures for accuracy and speed
  • Lead automation best practices across audit functions
  • Evaluate new technologies for potential audit automation use
  • Provide technical guidance during internal and external audits
  • Develop testing protocols for automated audit controls
  • Ensure version control and change management for automation code
  • Train audit staff on using automated tools effectively
  • Contribute to risk assessment processes using data insights
  • Maintain up-to-date knowledge of audit standards and regulations

Nice to Have

  • Master's degree in a technical or quantitative field
  • Certifications in auditing, compliance, or information systems
  • Experience with robotic process automation (RPA) tools
  • Background in quantum computing or advanced technologies
  • Familiarity with Jira, Confluence, or similar collaboration tools
  • Contributions to open-source automation projects
  • Experience in highly regulated industries
  • Knowledge of machine learning applications in audit contexts
  • Prior work in startup or high-growth environments
  • Public speaking or technical presentation experience

Compensation

Competitive salary and benefits package

Work Arrangement

Hybrid work model with flexibility for remote and on-site work

Team

Collaborative engineering and audit-focused team environment

Why This Role Matters

Automation is critical to scaling audit functions without compromising integrity. This role directly enables faster, more accurate compliance checks and strengthens organizational trust through reliable systems.

What You'll Bring

A mindset focused on precision, scalability, and continuous improvement. You will combine technical expertise with a deep understanding of audit needs to build tools that make a measurable impact.

Available for qualified candidates

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IonQ
IonQ is a quantum computing company that develops quantum computers and quantum computing technologies, focusing on creating advanced quantum systems.
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Posted 2 hours ago