Senior Rust Engineer for Quantum Instrumentation

IonQ; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 142,113 - 186,063; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Platinum-level family health coverage

401(k) contributions

20 days paid time off

Job summary

IonQ in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Senior Rust Software Engineer to lead the design of next-generation quantum devices. You will work on high-performance software architectures, collaborating with physicists and engineers in a hands-on lab environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded software development and exceptional communication skills. The role offers competitive benefits, including platinum-level health coverage and generous paid time off.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional software engineering experience in embedded environments.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident as required by U.S. export controls.
• Experience working hands-on in a laboratory environment with complex hardware.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of high-performance software architectures in Rust.
• Architect and verify system controllers on ARM SoCs.
• Optimize critical control loops and essential algorithms for quantum instruments.

Skills

C/C++ coding

Python for data analysis

Embedded systems experience

Communication skills

Collaboration with hardware teams

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

ARM SoCs

Linux device drivers

Standard test equipment

Job description

IonQ in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a Senior Rust Software Engineer to lead the design of next-generation quantum devices. You will work on high-performance software architectures, collaborating with physicists and engineers in a hands-on lab environment.

The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in embedded software development and exceptional communication skills. The role offers competitive benefits, including platinum-level health coverage and generous paid time off.