Principal Software Architect

IonQ, Oxford, England, United Kingdom +1

The role

We are looking for a Principal Software Architect to join our Compute Software organisation at IonQ. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining the architecture of the software that enables a quantum computer, from low level hardware control up to developer programming interfaces, contributing to the team’s mission of delivering a complete software product for a quantum computer.

You’ll play an important part in shaping the software and tools that support our work in building the world’s most advanced quantum systems. Our architecture now needs to evolve to support the next generation of our systems, and you will lead that work.

What you will do

Responsibilities

In this position, you will develop the software architecture covering real-time and non-real-time hardware management, low level orchestration and user interfaces for the current product and the future roadmap of products. You will also work with the technical leads from the development teams to support the effective development and delivery of a scalable solution that supports internal experimental scientists and external customers.

What you need

To be successful, you will need prior experience of developing a large and scalable software architecture covering real-time requirements and distributed processing. We’re looking for someone who can think strategically at the architecture level, solve challenging technical issues, track the latest industry good practice and tools, and communicate those ideas and technologies to the wider software team.

You will work at the level of the whole system, describing each component, what it does and its constraints, and then handing the detailed design and implementation to the development teams rather than designing through code. A grounding in formal architecture methods and principles such as cohesion, coupling and encapsulation will help you succeed, as will experience of evolving an architecture that has to grow with the product. Our immediate focus is system software and lower level control; experience further up the software stack is an advantage.

You’d be a great fit with

More than 10 years of software development experience, with more than 5 as a software architect
A clear understanding of software architecture principles
A background in real-time software development
Experience working on software projects written in Rust

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.

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

Principal Software Architect

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Principal Software Architect

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