Field Engineer - US Public Sector & Enterprise

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Field Engineer – US Public Sector and Enterprise. Location: Remote, United States

Responsibilities:

• Explain IonQ’s quantum strategy, product portfolio, and applications to prospective clients across computing, networking, sensing, security, and space domains.
• Lead client discussions and demonstrate how quantum applications can be implemented in various business domains.
• Map business needs to quantum algorithms across industries such as financial services, bioscience, chemistry, materials, optimization, and generative AI.
• Develop and execute proof-of-concepts in collaboration with the IonQ Application team;
• Translate client requirements into technical projects in collaboration with engineering and product teams.
• Share client insights with Product Management and Engineering to improve products.
• Handle competitive positioning and objections during client engagements.
• Create technical assets and materials to explain quantum applications and products.
• Guide engagements from initial ideation through proof-of-concept to production workflows.
• Lead discovery sessions to identify business use cases aligned with quantum solutions;
• Collaborate with marketing, developer relations, and business development to expand market awareness.
• Participate in industry conferences, client meetings, and booth activities.
• Travel up to 20 percent domestically, with opportunities for international travel.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Computer Science, Machine Learning, Data Science, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, or a related STEM field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in technical customer-facing roles or similar capacity;
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to work across technical and business teams.
• Strong interest in quantum computing and emerging technologies.

Preferred:

• Master’s or PhD in a STEM field related to quantum computing.
• Experience working on the customer side across different industries, including leadership roles.
• Hands-on experience with quantum SDKs such as Qiskit or Cirq;
• Proficiency in Python and Jupyter Notebooks.
• Strong system architecture or full-stack technical skills.
• Experience leading technical events, workshops, or presentations.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range: $192,979 – $252,659, plus bonus and equity.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company matching.
• Unlimited paid time off and paid holidays.
• Parental and adoption leave.
• Legal insurance and home technology stipend.

Other Information:

• This is a customer-facing technical role balancing technical depth with business impact.
• Position can be remote, hybrid, or onsite within the United States;
• Subject to U.S. export control regulations; employment may require U.S. person status or authorization.
• IonQ is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable access to opportunities.
• Pre-employment background checks and compliance screenings may be required.