Senior Staff Solutions Engineer- Financial Industry
Content + Source + Freshness • 14 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
High value level due to competitive salary, cutting-edge work in quantum computing, and significant growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving field.
- Competitive salary: $162,920 - $213,304/year
- Innovative work environment in quantum computing
- Involvement in a large cross-disciplinary team
- Requires significant expertise (10+ years)
Pros
- Attractive salary range ($162,920 - $213,304/year)
- Engagement in groundbreaking quantum technology projects
- Collaborative work within a diverse multidisciplinary team
Cons
- High expectations regarding technical expertise and experience
- 40% travel requirement may affect work-life balance
- Potentially competitive application process due to niche field
Who it's for
Senior / Expert • Hybrid or onsite with travel
Good fit
- Senior engineers with a strong technical background
- Professionals with experience in the financial sector
- Motivated learners in quantum technologies
Not recommended for
- Entry-level candidates lacking technical sales experience
- Those not comfortable with client-facing responsibilities
- Individuals who prefer a strictly remote work setup
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
IonQ is developing the world's most powerful full-stack quantum computer based on trapped-ion technology. We are pushing past the limits of classical physics and current supercomputing technology to unlock a new era of computing. Quantum computing has the potential to impact every area of human society for the better. IonQ’s computers will soon redefine industries like medicine, materials science, finance, artificial intelligence, machine learning, cryptography, and more. IonQ is at the forefront of this technological revolution.
We are looking for a Senior Quantum Solutions Engineer. As a Senior Quantum Solutions Engineer, 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.
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 proposals 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:
- 10 years of experience in technical sales or equivalent.
- 10 years experience in a technical leadership role.
- 5 years experience in the Financial Sector.
- 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, perhaps adjacent to quantum computing.
- 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.
Location: This position can work onsite or hybrid from one of our offices (College Park, MD, Bothell, WA) or fully remote in the US
Travel: 40% travel domestically and globally
Job ID: 1029
The approximate base salary range for this position is $162,920 - $213,304. The total compensation package includes base, bonus, and equity.
Compensation will vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Posted base salary figures are subject to change as new market data becomes available. Beyond base salary, total compensation includes a variable bonus and equity component and a range of benefit options found on our career site at ionq.co/jobs. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided when a candidate receives an offer of employment. Our US benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans, matching 401K, unlimited PTO and paid holidays, parental/adoption leave, legal insurance, a home internet stipend, and pet insurance!
IonQ's HQ is located in College Park, Maryland, a quick 15-minute metro from Washington DC. We are actively building out our recently opened manufacturing and production facility in Bothell, WA (near Seattle). Depending on the position, you may be required to be near one of our offices in College Park, Seattle, or Toronto. However, IonQ will expand into additional domestic and international geographies, so don’t let this stop you from applying!
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 welcomed, respected, supported, and valued.
We are committed to equity and justice. We welcome different voices and viewpoints and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.
The position you are applying for may require access to technology that is subject to U.S. export control and government contract restrictions. Employment with IonQ is contingent on either verifying U.S.-person status for export controls and government contracts work and/or obtaining any necessary license/confirming the availability of a license exception under U.S. export controls. Accordingly, we will have some additional questions regarding your immigration status that will be used for export control and compliance purposes, and the answers will be reviewed by compliance personnel to ensure compliance with federal law.
If you are interested in being a part of our team and mission, we encourage you to apply!
