Test Automation Engineer

IonQ, Inc.; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

IonQ, Inc. in Pleasanton, CA is seeking a DevOps/Automation-focused engineer to support hardware testing and CI/CD pipelines for quantum devices. You will work with cross-disciplinary teams of physicists, engineers, and firmware specialists to enable automation and reliability in DUT testing and development workflows.

The role emphasizes Python scripting, Docker image creation, and hardware bring-up alongside ongoing process improvements; base compensation plus bonus and equity are included.

Qualifications

• Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science graduate (BS/MS).
• DevOps or related technical degree/experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support code development and automated in-loop hardware testing.
• Work with physicists, electronics and firmware engineers on quantum instruments.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines and test server racks for DUTs.
• Create and maintain Python automation scripts for interfacing with DUTs and test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers).
• Create and configure Docker images for development, testing and deployment.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and assist with board testing and hardware bring up.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development process efficiency.

Skills

Python

CI/CD

Teamwork

Automation

Education

Electrical/Computer Engineering or Computer Science (BS/MS)

Tools

Docker

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

Job description

About IonQ

IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world's leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ's newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.

About IonQ

IonQ, Inc. [NYSE: IONQ] is the world's leading quantum platform and merchant supplier - delivering integrated quantum solutions across computing, networking, sensing, and security. IonQ's newest generation of quantum computers, the IonQ Tempo, is the latest in a line of cutting-edge systems that have been helping customers and partners including Amazon Web Services, and AstraZeneca achieve 20x performance results and accelerate innovation in drug discovery, materials science, financial modeling, logistics, cybersecurity, and defense. In 2025, the company achieved 99.99% two-qubit gate fidelity, setting a world record in quantum computing performance.

Headquartered in College Park, Maryland, IonQ has operations in California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Tennessee, Washington, Italy, South Korea, Sweden, Switzerland, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Our quantum computing services are available through all major cloud providers, while we also meet the needs of networking and sensing customers across land, sea, air, and space. IonQ is making quantum platforms more accessible and impactful than ever before.

Location

Pleasanton, California

Job ID

1898

The Role

Vector Atomic is building quantum devices for applications including GPS-free navigation and timing, geophysical exploration, and telecommunications. We are focused on delivering near-term products that take advantage of the exquisite properties of quantum systems. Our devices are designed with the form, fit, function, and cost for the real world.

Responsibilities

• Support code development efforts and automated in-loop hardware testing.
• Work with a cross-functional team of physicists, electronics engineers, and firmware engineers to create next-generation quantum instruments.
• Set up CI/CD pipelines and test server racks for devices-under-test (DUTs).
• Create and maintain automation scripts in Python for interfacing with DUTs and test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, etc.)
• Create and configure Docker images for development, testing and deployment.
• Collaborate with hardware engineers and assist with board testing and hardware bring up.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of our development process efficiency.

Requirements

• Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/Computer Science Graduate, BS/MS
• Degree with substantial course/lab/intern working in DevOps or other technical degrees

The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.

If this role has a commission structure, the compensation range below just reflects the base compensation range.

Wage Transparency

$1—$1 USD

Compensation will vary based on individual factors such as education, qualifications, and experience of the final candidate(s), specific office location, and calibration against relevant market data and internal team equity. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available.

Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401(k), unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, and a home technology stipend. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment.

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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Due to applicable export control laws and regulations, candidates must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e., current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum. 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.