Senior Quantum Field Engineer - India

IonQ; Mumbai; On-site; INR 10,000,000 - 14,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary

Variable bonus

Equity component

Comprehensive medical benefits

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

A leading quantum computing company is seeking a Senior Quantum Field Engineer in Mumbai. The role focuses on engaging with clients, explaining quantum solutions, and translating their needs into actionable projects. Candidates should have at least 5 years of technical customer-facing experience and a degree in a STEM field. Strong communication skills and a passion for quantum computing are crucial. The position includes 20% travel and offers a competitive package including bonus and equity components.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in technical customer-facing roles.
• Bachelor’s or higher degree in STEM field.
• Strong interest and motivation to learn about quantum computing.

Responsibilities

• Explain IonQ’s strategy and answer technical questions.
• Lead discussions with clients about quantum applications.
• Map business needs to quantum algorithms and application code.
• Provide insights to the Product Management and Engineering teams.

Skills

Technical customer-facing roles

Communication skills

Emotional intelligence

Quantum computing interest

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field

Tools

Qiskit

Cirq

Python

Jupyter Notebooks

Job description

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 Quantum Field Engineer. As a Senior Quantum Field Engineer, you’ll be part of a team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum solutions and solve the world’s most complex problems. Field Engineering sits at the intersection of customers, markets, products and product teams, algorithms, applications, innovation and strategy – this is the team where ideas become applied and have impact.

Join a nimble team of scientists, engineers, salespeople, marketers, business developers, and product managers to drive an entirely new quantum computing business. We’re seeking versatile engineers and architects skilled in technical sales, technical demos and customer interactions who feel energized to deliver IonQ’s quantum computing products and quantum applications.

Responsibilities

• Inspire prospective clients by explaining IonQ’s strategy, portfolio and answering technical questions about quantum portfolio (compute, network, security, sensing and space) and quantum applications.
• Lead and shepherd client discussions, inspiring them to see how quantum applications can be implemented in their business domain.
• Work through business needs and map Quantum Algorithms (financial services, bioscience, chemistry and materials, optimization, generative AI, and other domains) into application code and execute Proof‑of‑Concepts with the IonQ Application team.
• Share insights from clients with the IonQ Product Management and Engineering teams so that client feedback is incorporated into our products.
• Navigate competitive objection handling.
• Translate business needs expressed by our clients into technical work projects in collaboration with other team members.
• Create assets to explain features of our quantum applications and other IonQ quantum products.
• Move dialogs from initial ideation to focused exploration domain through to proof‑of‑concept and ultimately into production workflows.
• Lead client discovery sessions for business‑oriented use cases that uncover potential overlap with development of useful quantum algorithms together with the IonQ Application team.
• Partner with marketing, developer relations and business development to grow awareness of IonQ in the world at large.
• Attend industry conferences, as needed, to talk to client and support our booth activities.
• Travel (some travel expected in the US at 20%; opportunities for global travel are available as well).
• This is a technical customer‑facing role with a balance of compensation acceleration for success and a base salary to ensure credibility and technical correctness always come first.

Qualifications – Good fit

• 5 years of experience in technical customer‑facing roles or equivalent capacity. The ability to communicate (at the various context‑appropriate levels of depth) and persuade clearly, have strong EQ, and other customer‑facing skills are critical.
• Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or other STEM field, such as Chemistry, Physics or Engineering.
• Motivated learner with a strong interest in quantum computing.

Preferred Qualifications – Great fit

• Masters or PhD in a STEM field, perhaps adjacent to quantum computing.
• Time on the customer side in various verticals including leadership roles – this provides customer empathy.
• Hands‑on experience with Qiskit, Cirq or other quantum computing SDK.
• Proficient in Python and Jupyter Notebooks.
• Expert architecture skills across various technologies (“full stack skills”).
• Experience leading technical events.

Location

India

Travel

20% travel domestically and globally.

Compensation

Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at ionq.com/jobs. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our US benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance.

EEO Statement

At IonQ, we believe in fair treatment, access, opportunity, and advancement for all while 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 where individuals 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, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

US Technical Jobs

The position you are applying for will require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying “U.S. Person” (e.g., U.S. citizen, U.S. national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum) status for export controls and government contracts work, obtaining any necessary license, and/or confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Please note that in the absence of confirming you are a U.S. Person for export control and government contracts work purposes, IonQ may choose not to apply for a license or decline to use a license exception (if available) for you to access export‑controlled technology that may require authorization, and similarly, you may not qualify for government contracts work that requires U.S. Persons, and IonQ may decline to proceed with your application on those bases alone. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.

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