Senior Network Engineer
IonQ
| Company | IonQ |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | Bothell |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Senior |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 29 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 30 Jul 2026 |
| Source | Employer career page (greenhouse) |
Description
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-scal
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