Senior Network Engineer

About IonQ:

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.

Location: This role will work onsite at our office located in Bothell, WA, College Park, MD, or Boulder, CO. We are open to hybrid and remote options for the right candidate.

Travel: up to 25%

Job ID: 1623

The Role:

As we grow, we are building manufacturing facilities and quantum datacenters around the globe. We are looking for several Senior Systems and Network Engineers to support the deployment, integration, and operation of our networking and infrastructure systems, enabling cutting-edge research, distributed engineering, and delivery of the world’s best quantum computers to our customers.

Responsibilities :

Design, implement, and maintain scalable and secure network solutions (LAN, WAN, SD-WAN, wireless)

Troubleshoot and resolve complex network issues, collaborating with engineers and research staff as needed

Support the deployment and operation of highly available and resilient international network environments

Oversee and optimize network performance, capacity planning, and reliability

Design and enforce network security strategies (firewalls, segmentation, zero trust, VPNs)

Drive network modernization initiatives including cloud networking and automation

Create and maintain detailed network diagrams, standards, and documentation

Evaluate and recommend new technologies, tools, and vendors

Lead and participate in major incident response and root cause analysis

Ensure compliance with organizational, regulatory, and security policies

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in information technology, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent experience)

6+ years of progressive network engineering experience

Experience working with network designs and implementing them in production environments, combined with a strong hands-on mindset Experience working with network designs and implementing them in production environments, combined with a strong hands-on mindset

Deep experience with firewall and security platforms (Palo Alto, Fortinet, Cisco, etc.)

Proven experience designing and supporting high-availability and disaster recovery solutions

Strong experience with network monitoring, logging, and performance analysis tools

Preferred Qualifications:

7+ years of experience in network and infrastructure engineering

Industry certifications such as CCNP, CCIE, JNCIP/JNCIE, or equivalent

Experience with cloud networking (Azure, AWS, GCP) and hybrid environments

Knowledge of SD-WAN, SASE, and zero-trust architectures

Experience with network automation and scripting (Python, Ansible, Terraform)

Familiarity with load balancing technologies (F5, Netscaler, etc.)

Experience supporting large-scale enterprise or multi-site environments

Experience with CI/CD workflows and automation

The approximate base salary range for this position is $110,336 - $144,459 . The total compensation package includes base, bonus, equity, and a range of benefit options found on our career site.

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 …