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: This role is based at our College Park, MD office, with the option to work a few days a week remotely.
Travel: None
Job ID: 1704
The Role:
We are looking for a Director of Equity Compensation and Administration to join our Accounting Team. As a Director of Equity Compensation and Administration, you’ll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum computers to solve the world’s most complex problems.
In this role, you will serve as IonQ’s dedicated strategic owner of the global equity compensation program, overseeing end-to-end administration, compliance, and reporting across a complex, multi-jurisdictional framework. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented, strategic leader who thrives in fast-scaling environments and can translate technical equity concepts into clear, actionable insights for employees and other stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Own end-to-end administration of IonQ’s global equity program, including grants, vesting, exercises, releases, and cancellations across all award types, ensuring flawless execution and accurate record keeping
- Serve as the dedicated strategic owner of the equity compensation program, coordinating cross-functional responsibilities across Accounting, Finance, People, and Legal to ensure consistent, efficient program governance
- Collaborate with Legal and Accounting to ensure compliance with all applicable domestic and international tax laws, SEC regulations, labor laws, and reporting requirements, including Section 16 filings, 10b5-1 plans, and proxy statements
- Establish and maintain robust processes for international equity tax reporting and global mobility tracking, with a focus on cross-border equity tax implications for secondments and international transfers
- Partner with Accounting to reconcile and automate the stock-based compensation expense calculations
- Lead the integration of the equity administration platform to IonQ’s HRIS and payroll systems, and support other system integrations, to eliminate manual data entry, minimize human error, and improve data integrity for both internal and external reporting
- Prepare regular reports on equity award activity, outstanding equity award balances, stock-based compensation expense, and equity share pool utilization and forecasting for executive and Finance leadership and to support SEC reporting requirements
- Manage the employee grant agreement execution process, including maintaining standard grant agreements and ensuring timely acceptance.
- Coordinate with Payroll to ensure accurate and timely tax withholding on all vesting and exercise events across domestic and international jurisdictions, and oversee proper remittance and reconciliation of withholding obligations.
- Manage the day-to-day relationship with IonQ's equity plan broker and administrator
- Partner with Legal and Accounting to maintain and administer IonQ's insider trading policy and 10b5-1 trading plans.
- Oversee the development and delivery of equity education communications, training materials, and resources to help employees across all levels and geographies understand and maximize the value of their equity awards
Requirements:
- 12+ years of professional experience in equity administration, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within a publicly-traded company
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Expert-level knowledge of equity award types including RSUs, PSUs, stock options, and restricted stock, as well as applicable accounting, tax, and legal frameworks (e.g., ASC 718, IRC Section 409A, SEC rules)
- Demonstrated experience managing equity programs across multiple international jurisdictions, including cross-border tax compliance, international payroll reporting, and global mobility equity implications
- Proficiency with E*Trade/Morgan Stanley at Work
- Exceptional attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to present complex financial data clearly to executive and Board-level stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications: The "nice-to-haves" that set candidates apart.
- MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
- Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation
- Experience integrating equity administration platforms with HRIS and global payroll systems
- Prior experience managing equity compensation through M&A activity
The approximate base salary range for this position is $169,869 - $221,514. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.
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.
US Non-Technical Jobs. 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.
If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!
Skills Required
- 12+ years of professional experience in equity administration, including at least 5 years in a leadership role within a publicly-traded company
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent practical experience
- Expert-level knowledge of equity award types (RSUs, PSUs, stock options, restricted stock) and applicable accounting, tax, and legal frameworks (e.g., ASC 718, IRC Section 409A, SEC rules)
- Demonstrated experience managing equity programs across multiple international jurisdictions, including cross-border tax compliance, international payroll reporting, and global mobility equity implications
- Proficiency with E*Trade/Morgan Stanley at Work
- Ability to present complex financial data clearly to executive and Board-level stakeholders; strong analytical and problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail
- MBA or advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
- Certified Equity Professional (CEP) designation
- Experience integrating equity administration platforms with HRIS and global payroll systems
- Prior experience managing equity compensation through M&A activity
IonQ Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about IonQ and has not been reviewed or approved by IonQ.
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Healthcare Strength — Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage is described alongside HSA/FSA options, disability and life insurance, and mental health support. Inclusive elements such as transgender health benefits are also part of the package.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid maternity, paternity, and bonding leave is described as fully paid for eligible employees. Additional leave types such as bereavement leave are also included in time-off provisions.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with company matching up to 5% is included as part of the core package. Vesting is noted as applying over time, indicating the match is structured as a longer-term retention benefit.
IonQ Insights
What We Do
Quantum computers are a revolutionizing technology — they have the potential to transform business, society, and the planet for the better, and IonQ is at the forefront of this revolution. After over 25 years of academic research, IonQ was founded in 2015 by Chris Monroe and Jungsang Kim with $2 million in seed funding from New Enterprise Associates, a license to core technology from the University of Maryland and Duke University, and the goal of taking trapped ion quantum computing out of the lab and into the market. In the following three years, we raised an additional $20 million from GV, Amazon Web Services, and NEA, and built two of the world’s most accurate quantum computers. In 2019, we raised another $55 million in a round led by Samsung and Mubadala, and announced partnerships with Microsoft and Amazon Web Services to make our quantum computers available via the cloud. In 2020 and 2021, we built additional generations of high performance quantum hardware, added Google Cloud Marketplace to our cloud partner roster and announced a series of collaborations and business partnerships with leading academic and commercial institutions. On October 1st, 2021, IonQ began trading as IONQ on the New York Stock Exchange, making it the world's first public pure-play quantum computing company. We remain hard at work realizing the world-changing potential of quantum computing.
Why Work With Us
We’re growing a passionate, diverse team of collaborative, creative people. We believe in pursuing innovative, challenging work with integrity, alongside team members we can learn from and grow with.
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