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 Staff Technical Program Manager. In this role, you will lead cross-functional programs developing our hybrid classical-quantum computing offering, improving our full-stack operational telemetry, and supporting our 24x7 quantum computing operations. You will have program-level decision-making authority and, along with it, the corresponding ownership for delivering successful outcomes.
We require the individual in this role to exert excellent leadership and communication skills. This person must be able to calmly lead their teams through high-ambiguity problems and overcome challenging obstacles. We also need a strategic thinker who can operationalize our approach to solving these problems and drive efficiencies that will enable us to scale this business.
This is a high-visibility role with ownership of the company’s highest-priority initiatives. As such, it will routinely interact with C-level executives and key partners.
Responsibilities:
- Own the end-to-end delivery of IonQ's next-generation hybrid classical-quantum offering. This will involve numerous cross-functional development threads in hardware, software, and firmware.
- Collaborate with product management and technical leadership to transform a high-level product vision and architectural plan into a series of incremental milestones of delivered value.
- Create and manage project timelines for aligned delivery along a series of upstream and downstream programs, establish key milestones and major deliverables, ensure resource alignment, and drive teams forward at a rapid pace.
- Perform operational planning and budgeting to enable the successful execution of the program over the period of performance.
- When projects encounter significant obstacles, roll up your sleeves, dive into details, and lead problem-solving efforts with a high sense of urgency and bias for action.
- Coordinate and interface with all project dependencies, including other technical and non-technical teams, both internal and external to the company.
- Create, write, and present concise, data-driven project status reports and presentations to senior management.
You’d be a good fit with:
- 10+ years experience in managing projects and delivering technical/product goals within aggressive timelines
- B.S. in physics, mathematics, engineering, computer science, or other technical field
- Prior experience developing integrated software-hardware products (e.g., consumer electronics like smartphones, home assistants, or laptops)
- Understanding of software development life cycle
- Prior experience managing interdisciplinary projects in tools like Jira
- The ability to lead technical teams through problems and situations with high levels of ambiguity
- Demonstrated experience working in research and development in industry or at a national lab
- Highly effective written and verbal communication skills
You’d be a great fit with:
- 15+ years experience
- PhD in Engineering or Science with preference in Quantum Computing, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
- PMP Certification
- Comfort reading, understanding, and writing code
- Prior professional experience developing software or firmware
- Experience managing projects through the Product Development Lifecycle with formal gated reviews
- Experience or training in quantum computing
- Proficient executive presentation and communication skills
- Ability to earn the trust and respect of technical stakeholders through consistency, communication and results
- Experience in customer-facing technical roles
Location:
This position is located in our newest office in Bothell, WA, but you can choose to work remotely several days a week. Working remotely may be an option for the right candidate.
The approximate salary range for this position is $175,954 - $230,369.
The base pay component of the offer will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base pay, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component, as well as a range of benefit options found on our site at ionq.co/jobs. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO plus paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance!
IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland which is only a 15-minute metro ride from Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in the Seattle, Washington area. Depending on the position, you may be required to be located near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, or Toronto. However, IonQ will be expanding into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!
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.
If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!
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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.
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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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