Contract Software Engineer, Cloud Platform

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 don’t just build the world’s best quantum computers–we want them to be usable by everyone, everywhere. We are looking for a Staff-level Backend Software Engineer to join a cross-functional team building the IonQ Cloud Platform, which connects our customers to our quantum computers via APIs, tools, and partner clouds like AWS, GCP, and Azure. You’ll help build key components of the platform in collaboration with our product team, applications team, systems team, and scientists to build the best quantum developer experience for our customers and partners.

Responsibilities:

• Report to Sr Manager of Cloud Engineering, work closely with Infrastructure Engineering, Application Development and Operations teams to provide highly available and fault-tolerant cloud services
• Lead the design and implementation of compelling software experiences that appeal to quantum novices and experts alike to promote IonQ's mission
• Build, extend and maintain our cloud platform
• Participate in on-call rotations

You’d be a good fit with:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering or a related field, or equivalent training, fellowship, or work experience
• 7+ years professional experience in software engineering
• Strong experience with large-scale cloud service platforms, and the design of scalable and robust services in the real world
• Experience in programming languages like Typescript, Go, Python (multiple programming languages a plus)
• Experience working with databases (e.g. Postgres)
• Experience working in a cloud native environment (AWS/GCP/Azure, k8s/serverless)
• Ability to design and implement critical application components including API/Services, exception handling, data access, security, etc.
• Strong written and oral communication, excellent collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Strong experience in leading projects in a cross-functional team environment

You’d be a great fit with:

• 10+ years of professional backend software development experience
• 3+ years working with kubernetes
• 3+ years working with NoSQL and SQL databases
• OAuth, OpenID, SAML based authentication experience
• Prior experience developing on Google Cloud Platform