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’re looking for a Technical Program Manager - Quantum Applications who will be part of a cross-functional team at IonQ whose mission is to deliver the world’s best quantum solutions, on the world’s best quantum computers, to solve the world’s most complex and impactful problems. The Quantum Applications team is growing rapidly to serve customers from across the US and around the world. We are looking for a dynamic technical program manager who wants to be at the forefront of this exponential growth.
You will interface directly with external customers as well as our Quantum Applications team to identify use cases where IonQ quantum computers can make a significant technical, commercial and societal impact. In this highly technical customer-facing role, you will also work with principal investigators, product managers, engineers and other functions to support prospecting, new ideas generation, proposal writing and project delivery across a wide variety of projects ranging from bespoke quantum solutions, high-visibility demos and multi-party collaborations.
Finally, based on your observations and experiences, you’ll be tasked to identify and implement new workflows and tools that will streamline complex processes to enable our team to focus on what we do best: delivering innovative quantum applications that bring value to customers.
Responsibilities:
- Manage initial, recurring and ad-hoc meetings with customers, partners and prospects. Document and track action items, aggregate insights and report-out internally
- Increase operational rigor and reduce waste by implementing the “right amount” of process without slowing down innovation
- Work with internal and external stakeholders to originate new projects and ensure end-to-end success of activities ranging from one-off events, multi-party demos and multi-year collaborations
- Create and manage project timelines, milestones and deliverables; ensure resource alignment and drive project teams forward at a rapid pace
- Aggregate and report high-level insights across multiple projects to a wide stakeholder base including internal/external customers and senior management.
- Communicate and translate complex topics – industrial use cases, quantum computing – across technical, business and general audiences
- Foster the transition of technology and capabilities from R&D to production
- Accommodate occasional travel and evening/off-hours work to ensure customer success (need-basis)
You’d be a good fit with:
- M.S. or Ph.D in physics, mathematics, engineering, computer science or other technical domain; or B.S. and equivalent years of experience
- 3+ years of professional experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Subject matter expertise in an applications area such as industrial engineering, finance, pharma/healthcare, chemistry, computer vision and operations research
- Experience handling multiple projects with many dependencies
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills including interfacing with subject matter experts, senior leadership, business executives, VIP customers, etc.
- Ability to lead through influence across a wide range of stakeholders
- Strong commitment to customer advocacy, success and customer engagement
- Capacity to manage and dynamic team environment with tight deadlines, multiple stakeholders and continuous growth
You’d be a great fit with:
- Prior experience working directly with partners, collaborators and clients
- Working knowledge of general computational methods, algorithms
- Working knowledge of quantum mechanics, quantum computing, quantum circuits
- Prior experience working on federal/government or industry contracts
Location: This position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices (College Park, MD, Bothell, WA) or fully remote in the US.
Travel: Up to 10%
Job ID: 1197
The approximate base salary range for this position is $110,336 - $144,459. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.
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.co/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 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance!
IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, just outside of Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, Toronto, Canada, and Basel, Switzerland. However, IonQ will expand 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.
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!
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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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