Senior Network Orchestration Engineer - Quantum Networking at IonQ
We are looking for a Senior Network Orchestration Engineer to join our cross-functional team. In this role, you will be the primary architect of the high-level service plane, bridging the gap between quantum hardware and classical infrastructure.
You will tackle the unique challenge of managing a distributed quantum networking and sensing solution, applying your expertise in high-scale systems to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world’s best quantum networks.
Responsibilities:
Design and implement the high-level service plane for quantum network operations.
Develop and manage Saga orchestration workflows to ensure consistent distributed transactions across complex, multi-domain network environments.
Build and maintain interfaces using standard protocols to integrate various network devices.
Identify resource bottlenecks and implement streamlined software improvements to replace inefficient legacy middle-layers.
Design and implement frameworks that allow for robust state management and job orchestration over distributed resources.
Define and enforce network Authentication, Authorization, and Accountability (AAA) best practices, including Role-Based Access Control (RBAC).
Support the implementation of secure communication protocols, such as TLS 1.3 and SSH, across the network control plane
You’d be a good fit with:
Minimum 5+ years of experience in senior software engineering roles focused on large-scale distributed systems, banking backends, or cloud infrastructure.
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Proven track record of implementing distributed transaction patterns (Sagas) and managing complex state in a production environment.
Proficiency in Python for orchestration and automation frameworks, and C/C++. Go, or Rust for performance-critical processes.
Experience with Linux/Unix systems, containerization, and secure remote management.
You’d be a great fit with:
Deep familiarity with Mutual TLS (mTLS) and certificate-based authentication (X.509)
Experience building experiment-supporting frameworks with automated rollback and configuration recovery.
Strong background in system-wide audit logging and tamper-evident data structures.
Location: Vista (CA), Bothell (WA)
Travel: Less than 10%
Job ID: 1049
The approximate base salary range for this position is $128,119 - $167,740.