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Staff Quantum Solutions Architect

IonQ
College Park, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 3/26/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/25/2025

We are looking for a Staff Quantum Solutions Architect. As a Staff Quantum Solutions Architect, 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.

Join a nimble team of scientists, engineers, marketers, business developers, and product managers to drive an entirely new quantum computing 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 computing products and quantum applications.

A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

Responsibilities :

  • Inspire prospective clients by explaining IonQ’s roadmap and answering technical questions about quantum computers and quantum applications (you will receive training on the job, specific to trapped-ion systems, as needed).
  • Lead client discussions, inspiring them to see how quantum applications can be implemented in their business domain.
  • Translate business needs expressed by our clients into a technical proposal in collaboration with other team members.
  • Create sales assets such as slides to explain features of our quantum applications and other IonQ quantum products.
  • Share insights from clients with the hardware and applications team so client feedback is incorporated into our products.
  • Assist sales team with driving prospects down the sales funnel.
  • Assist with developing a pipeline of opportunities for IonQ’s quantum computers and quantum applications.
  • Lead client workshops to inspire quantum computing engagements and new quantum use case ideas.
  • Partner with marketing, developer relations and business development to grow the IonQ footprint.
  • Attend industry conferences, as needed, to talk to client and support our booth activities.Some travel expected in the US (40%) but opportunities for global travel are available as well for client meeting and IonQ conference activities.
  • This is a non-commission technical sales role.

You’d be a good fit with :

  • 8 years of experience and passion in a technical sales role or equivalent
  • 3 years of experience developing Jupyter Notebooks for client demos
  • Master's degree or above in Machine Learning, Data Science, or other STEM field, such as chemistry or physics
  • Motivated learner with a strong interest in quantum computing
  • Excellent communicator able to concisely explain technical solutions and meet the client at their level of understanding to inspire.
  • You’d be a great fit with :

  • PhD in a STEM field (ie. Chemistry) or adjacent to quantum computing
  • 10 years experience in a technical leadership role
  • Hands on experience with Qiskit, Cirq or other quantum computing SDK
  • Proficient in HPC
  • Proficient in Python and Jupyter Notebooks
  • Expert Solution Architect across various technologies
  • Experience leading technical events
  • Deep knowledge of pharmaceutical industry
  • Location : We are open to this role working fully remote or hybrid from one of our US offices (College Park, MD, Bothell, WA or San Diego, CA). Up to 40% travel will be required and perhaps more during some quarters, including global travel to the EU.

    The approximate base salary range for this position is $124,704 - $162,618.

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    Salary : $124,704 - $162,618

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