Staff Software Engineer, System Orchestration

Quantum City; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global team

Cutting-edge tech

Research projects

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Oxford Ionics, now part of IonQ, is a leading innovator in quantum computing, deploying the world's most powerful quantum computers to solve complex problems. The company advances trapped-ion technology and is part of a global team transforming the future of quantum technology.

Oxford Ionics seeks a hands-on Staff Software Engineer, System Orchestration to build the control plane that schedules quantum workloads, arbitrates hardware access, streams results and records every run across a fleet of

Responsibilities

• Hands-on staff engineer role building the control plane that schedules quantum programs, arbitrates exclusive hardware access, streams results and records everything that ran across a fleet of trapped-ion quantum computers.

Job description

Technology · Founded 2019 · 51-200 employees

Oxford Ionics, now part of IonQ, is a leading innovator in quantum computing, deploying the world's most powerful quantum computers to solve complex problems. The company is dedicated to advancing trapped-ion technology and is part of a global team transforming the future of quantum technology.

Staff Software Engineer, System Orchestration

Hands‑on staff engineering role building the control plane that schedules and prioritises quantum programs, arbitrates exclusive hardware access, streams results and records everything that ran across a fleet of trapped‑ion quantum computers. Work spans Rust services, PostgreSQL persistence, crash recovery and scheduling frameworks, with deep diagnosis of live‑system failures.

3 days ago

Why work here

• Part of a global IonQ team, transforming the future of quantum technology.
• Working with cutting‑edge trapped‑ion technology and state‑of‑the‑art quantum systems.
• Opportunities to work on groundbreaking research and development projects.
• Collaborative and cross‑disciplinary environment with physicists, engineers, and scientists.
• Impactful role in solving complex problems that today's supercomputers cannot.

Hiring at Oxford Ionics

Across 1 role

Work policy

Hybrid 1

Primary hiring location

Most of Oxford Ionics's open roles on Quantum Computing Jobs are based in Oxford .

Frequently asked questions

What does Oxford Ionics do?

Oxford Ionics, now part of IonQ, is a leading innovator in quantum computing, deploying the world's most powerful quantum computers to solve complex problems. The company is dedicated to advancing trapped‑ion technology and is part of a global team transforming the future of quantum technology. Oxford Ionics is active in Technology, Innovation, and Research and Development.

What stage is Oxford Ionics at?

Oxford Ionics is at the series b stage, with £45M raised to date, founded 7 years ago in 2019.

When was Oxford Ionics founded?

Oxford Ionics was founded in 2019 — that makes them 7 years old.

How big is Oxford Ionics?

Oxford Ionics sits in the 51-200 employee band according to their public profile. Use this as a rough size signal — actual headcount can shift between disclosures.

How many jobs does Oxford Ionics have open on Quantum Computing Jobs?

Oxford Ionics has 1 open role on Quantum Computing Jobs right now. Browse the full list above and apply directly.

Is Oxford Ionics actively hiring?

Yes — Oxford Ionics is hiring quietly on Quantum Computing Jobs, averaging 0.2 roles posted per week (1 in the last 30 days).

Does Oxford Ionics hire remotely?

Of Oxford Ionics's 1 open role on Quantum Computing Jobs, 1 hybrid.

Does Oxford Ionics publish salaries?

Not consistently — Oxford Ionics's live roles on Quantum Computing Jobs have minimal disclosure on salary, role detail or work policy. Check individual listings for specifics.

Where is Oxford Ionics hiring?

Oxford Ionics's open roles on Quantum Computing Jobs are based primarily in Oxford. Check individual listings for remote or hybrid options.