Senior Field Engineer - Quantum Security

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.  

We are looking for a Quantum Security Field Engineer. As a Quantum Security Field Engineer, you’ll be part of a team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum security solutions and solve the world’s most complex security problems. Field Engineering sits at the intersection of customers, markets, products and product teams, quantum security algorithms, applications, innovation and strategy - this is the team where quantum security ideas become applied and have impact.

Join a nimble team of scientists, engineers, salespeople, marketers, business developers, and product managers to drive an entirely new quantum computing security business. We’re seeking versatile engineers and architects skilled in technical sales, technical demos and customer interactions who feel energized to deliver IonQ’s quantum security products and applications.

• →8+ years of experience as a field engineer helping customers solve complex problems through technology
• →The ability to communicate clearly (at various context-appropriate levels of depth), persuade effectively, possess strong EQ, and demonstrate other critical customer-facing skills
• →Bachelor’s degree or above in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, or other STEM field, such as Chemistry, Physics or Engineering.
• →Motivated learner with a strong passion for applied Quantum Security, Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC), or Quantum Key Distribution (QKD)
• →Background in cyber-security, ideally in Network Security and Cloud Security

• Masters or PhD in a STEM field, perhaps adjacent to quantum computing, security, or cryptography. This can enable quicker client trust and confidence.
• 5+ years of experience in technical sales or equivalent capacity. This isn’t a prerequisite, but it helps in transitioning to customer-facing roles.
• Expert architecture skills across various technologies (“full stack skills”).
• Experience leading technical events and public speaking

If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!